April 17, 2024

Octopus inspires new suction mechanism for robots

 A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol.  [[{“value”:” Suction cup grasping a stone – Image credit: Tianqi Yue The team, based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory, studied the structures of octopus biological suckers,  which have superb adaptive suction abilities enabling them …

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Kremlin-backed actors spread disinformation ahead of US elections

 To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing voters.  [[{“value”:” Enlarge (credit: da-kuk/Getty) Kremlin-backed actors have stepped up efforts to interfere with the US presidential election by planting disinformation and false narratives on social media and fake news sites, analysts with Microsoft reported Wednesday. The analysts have identified several …

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Astrobotic eyes military customers for reusable Xogdor suborbital rocket

 [[{“value”:”The national security applications for a reusable suborbital rocket ‘haven’t been fully explored’ The post Astrobotic eyes military customers for reusable Xogdor suborbital rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The national security applications for a reusable suborbital rocket ‘haven’t been fully explored’ The post Astrobotic eyes military customers for reusable Xogdor suborbital rocket appeared first …

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Space ISAC establishes LEO satellite operators group

 [[{“value”:”A group of low Earth orbit satellite operators are banding together to share information about natural and human-made threats to their spacecraft. The post Space ISAC establishes LEO satellite operators group appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” A group of low Earth orbit satellite operators are banding together to share information about natural and human-made threats …

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Amid EU antitrust Qs, Broadcom extends support for some VMware perpetual licenses

 Broadcom reportedly accused of changing VMware licensing and support conditions.  [[{“value”:” Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom CEO Hock Tan this week publicized some concessions aimed at helping customers and partners ease into VMware’s recent business model changes. Tan reiterated that the controversial changes, like the end of perpetual licensing, aren’t going away. But amid questioning from …

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The Boring Phone is HMD’s collaboration with Heineken and Bodega to reduce your screen time

 Introduce yourself to a blast from the past with “The Boring Phone” by HMD, in collaboration with Heineken and Bodega. A throwback to simpler times when smartphones weren’t the center of attention.   – Back to Basics: Embrace minimalism with..  [[{“value”:” Introduce yourself to a blast from the past with “The Boring Phone” by HMD, …

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Taking the next steps for satellite-to-smartphone services

 [[{“value”:”The FCC recently approved a regulatory framework for companies vying to develop mobile satellite services (MSS). The post Taking the next steps for satellite-to-smartphone services appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” The FCC recently approved a regulatory framework for companies vying to develop mobile satellite services (MSS). The post Taking the next steps for satellite-to-smartphone services …

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CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space

 [[{“value”:”‘It’s surprising how many counterspace activities happen right under our noses’ The post CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” ‘It’s surprising how many counterspace activities happen right under our noses’ The post CSIS releases annual assessment of global trends in the weaponization of space …

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Solgaard Solar Boombox sun-powered portable speaker boasts 80+ hours of playtime

 Get a speaker for all your on-the-go needs with the Solgaard Solar Boombox. This sun-powered portable speaker ensures size-defying sound wherever you go.   –Powered by the sun: The Solar Boombox gets its power from the sun. Just 1 hour..  [[{“value”:” Get a speaker for all your on-the-go needs with the Solgaard Solar Boombox. This …

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Satellite imaging company Iceye raises $93 million in latest funding round 

 [[{“value”:”Iceye operates a constellation of small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites The post Satellite imaging company Iceye raises $93 million in latest funding round  appeared first on SpaceNews.”}]]  [[{“value”:” Iceye operates a constellation of small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites The post Satellite imaging company Iceye raises $93 million in latest funding round  appeared first …

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