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US Navy deploys first anti-drone laser dazzler weapon
February 22, 2020
The US Navy has successfully installed its first Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (ODIN) laser weapon aboard one of its warships. During dry-dock operations, the destroyer USS Dewey received the stand-alone laser system designed to blind drone sensors.
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Tiny magnetized robots become "warehouse" workers for biotech research
Scientists working with microfluids as part of biotechnology research often rely on large, clunky machines to manage the samples, but this tinkering could one day be handled by tiny robots that make the process far more efficient. -
SL42 camera combines instant film with SLR body
Although instant-film cameras have been making a comeback, they still tend to be simple point-and-shoots, like the original Polaroids. The SL42 is different, in that it's an SLR that uses interchangeable lenses and offers full manual control. -
Student nurses get immersive training in virtual hospital ward
Middlesex University London is putting student nurses, pediatric postgrads and midwifery students to work in virtual environments to deal with scenarios faced in real-world settings. -
Protect your beloved pet with this GPS tag
The Blanket ID Tag provides crucial information in the event that your beloved dog or cat goes astray. It helps track down your pet regardless of where and when they’ve been lost, and it’s currently available for over 15% off MSRP at just $35. -
Everything we know about the Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s next-generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X, is due out by the end of the year. Here's everything we know and don’t know so far about the next Xbox’s hardware, games, controllers, features and services. -
How governments shut the internet down to suppress dissent
Digital rights advocacy group Access Now has released its annual report revealing that governments around world are increasingly shutting down the internet, often to stifle dissent particularly during times of protest or elections. -
Smart selfie stick's features include a remote-control spotlight
Although many people think of selfie sticks as cheap gadgets for narcissists, they actually come in pretty handy for people like vloggers. A new model offers several features for such folks, going beyond simply being a telescoping smartphone pole. -
LG launches 5G-capable, dual-screen V Series flagship
As expected, given that Mobile World Congress has been canceled this year, LG has today announced the latest member of its V Series smartphones. The V60 ThinQ 5G features an improved dual screen, better audio and a bigger battery. -
Fujifilm X-T4 smooths out camera shake with in-body stabilization
Fujifilm has confirmed the upcoming release of the successor to 2018's X-T3 mirrorless camera. The X-T4 boasts in-body image stabilization, faster continuous shooting and longer battery life. -
Fine-tune your golf swing with this laser rangefinder
Accurately gauging distances on the course is an important element of golf. The NX7 Pro Slop: Golf Rangefinder takes the guesswork out of getting precise yardage with every swing, and it’s currently available for 20% off its usual cost at just $199. -
Shimon the singer-songwriter robot to launch first album and tour
Shimon the robot is a marimba-mashing musical maestro we first saw back in 2017. Now he’s learned to sing, dance, write lyrics and compose his own melodies – and he’s about to go on tour to promote his first album. -
Synth hacker helps Gibson Les Paul go MIDI mad
He's transformed an old bike into a rolling synth, and turned a games console into a music machine. Now Sam Battle of Look Mum No Computer goes back in time to revisit one of his earliest builds – a Gibson Les Paul with built-in MIDI keyboard.
