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Stanford engineers develop new light and sound tech to finally map the ocean floor
A clever new design introduces a way to image the vast ocean floor.
Airspeeder’s ‘flying car’ racers to be shielded by virtual force-fields
Welcome to the world's newest motorsport: manned multicopter races that exceed speeds of 100 mph.
These are the 10 most discussed tech topics during COVID-19
Here's how the world's technology conversations are changing.
Does drone warfare reduce harm? Maybe not.
Proponents of drones in foreign conflicts argue that it reduces harm for civilians and U.S. military personnel alike. Here's why that might be wrong.
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FAA warns that illegal weaponized drones will incur a $25K fine
The FAA is not amused by flame-throwing drones.
The surveillance technology that will watch us all, all the time
Wide Angle Motion Imagery (WAMI) is a surveillance game-changer. And it's here.
Amazon’s ‘adora-bots’ are now making deliveries
The first wave of the retailer's anticipated automated delivery fleet hits the sidewalks.
U.S. Army to deploy tiny helicopter drones in Afghanistan
The drones are nearly silent and are able to identify and track enemy soldiers.
Perpetual flight: The incredible technology behind nonstop drones
Modern life hinges on satellite connectivity. President of Kraus Aerospace Fatema Hamdani explains how the science of perpetual flight is unfolding, and how to defend satellites and drones from enemy fire.
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A.I. “predator” drones can now spot and track illegal poachers
Poachers trade on a black market estimated to total $40 billion. It’s impossible to stop every poacher, but new technology could bolster the efforts of conservationists by putting a set of eyes in the sky.
Amazon Plans Giant Airship Warehouses Hovering Above Cities with Armies of Delivery Drones
A patent filed for Amazon's "airborne fulfillment centers" reveals the e-commerce giant's plans for the future of delivery.