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Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled its Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon (HELW) that pumps out up to 150 kW of power yet can take out 200 medium-sized drones running on its own internal power supply.
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In a demonstration not so much of marksmanship but more of the advantages of microwaves, an Epirus Leonidas directed energy, high-power microwave (HPM) anti-drone weapon has knocked 49 Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) out of the air with one shot.
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The USA – and world's – new tallest timber skyscraper has been under construction for a few months. However, despite speedy progress, it has run into some issues and the future of the ambitious project is looking uncertain.
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Review: Thumb-sized thermal camera turns your phone into a smart tool
October 24, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe Thermal Master P3 has emerged as one of the most promising compact heat-seeking cameras of 2025, managing to pack professional-level performance into a thumb-sized device for a third of the price of other imagers. There's a reason for the praise. -
Color ePaper digital notebook can morph into mobile workstation
October 24, 2025 | Paul RiddenBoox has launched an updated version of its 10.3-inch color e-note, adding "seamless connectivity" with a folio keyboard, upgrading the pen stylus and bumping up to Android 15. There's also a pocket-friendly color ePaper device with 5G connectivity. -
Power lines go wild with giant animal pylons
October 24, 2025 | Adam WilliamsNobody really enjoys seeing power lines, but maybe they could be turned from an eyesore into a local point of pride. Such is the thinking behind this creative project that transforms power line pylons into huge animal sculptures. -
Fender’s Godzilla Strat: Monster guitar, politely placed jack
October 24, 2025 | Barry DivolaFender's Masterbuilt Godzilla guitar incorporates some interesting and unique electronics, and an iconic look like no other. But it was missing a certain 'wakarimasen...' Until now. You're welcome. -
I'm weirdly into HMD's pint-sized not-quite-a-smartphone
October 23, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe trouble with trying to switch to a smaller phone that's easier to hold and less distracting to use is, you don't have a lot of compelling options. HMD's tiny Touch 4G isn't billed as a solution to doomscrolling, but it's on the right track. -
Asymmetric bridge claims world record for starchitect designer
October 23, 2025 | Adam WilliamsZHA is nearing completion on a new record-breaking crossing. Billed as the world's longest single-mast asymmetric cable-stayed bridge, its eye-catching form is also designed to "minimize impeding sunset views from popular viewpoints along the river." -
X-BAT combat drone blends VTOL, stealth and speed
October 22, 2025 | David SzondyIt seems like autonomous aircraft makers are indulging in a bit of oneupsmanship as Shield AI rolls out its X-BAT VTOL Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that combines the ability to land and take off without a runway with long-range endurance. -
World's first wind-powered underwater data center has been unveiled
October 21, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonChina has finished construction of what’s being billed as the world’s first wind-powered underwater data center. The project, which cost around 1.6 billion yuan (US$226 million), marks a bold step in green, high-performing computing infrastructure. -
Portable GTV projector aims to make first-time projection joyful
October 21, 2025 | Paul RiddenXGIMI has launched a new sub-brand aimed at making the first-time projection experience a positive one. The One is an inexpensive lantern projector "that transforms any space into a cinema, social hub, or creative zone." -
Amazon goes nuclear with new modular reactor plant
October 20, 2025 | David SzondyIn the shadow of a service outage that affected millions of users, outside of Richland, Washington, internet commerce giant Amazon is building the first of a series of modular nuclear power stations to protect its data services from outages.
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