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Army prepares robotic air assault technology for wars of the future

ROBOTIC AIR ASSAULT TECH

The Associated Press

Armed Forces2 days ago

Army prepares robotic air assault technology for wars of the future

It’s called a “wet gap crossing,” the point wherein armored forces, infantry and tactical vehicles need to cross a body of water such as a river while on attack.

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Obama, Twitter users praise 102-year-old voter: 'Never looked better!'

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NASA releases never-before-seen pictures of Bennu, an asteroid that may hold the building blocks of life

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2 custom Ford Bronco firetrucks being donated to forestry services

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US officials link Iran to emails targeting Democratic voters

2020 Presidential Election1 day ago

US officials link Iran to emails targeting Democratic voters

Emails sent to Democrats in battleground states such as Florida, Arizona and Pennsylvania appeared to be aimed at intimidating them into voting for President Trump.

Texting scams are on the rise: report

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Texting scams are on the rise: report

In the samples analyzed, the scammers masqueraded as major brands including Amazon, USPS, FedEx, Cash App, Netflix.

Army prepares robotic air assault technology for wars of the future

Armed Forces2 days ago

Army prepares robotic air assault technology for wars of the future

It’s called a “wet gap crossing,” the point wherein armored forces, infantry and tactical vehicles need to cross a body of water such as a river while on attack.

Army pursues new war plans for 2035

Armed Forces2 days ago

Army pursues new war plans for 2035

Robot Armies on attack, self-driving tanks, long-range, computer-enabled sensors and natural camouflage technology are just a few of the many factors expected to characterize warfare in 2035, a set of circumstances now under close and careful examination by teams of Army scientists looking to anticipate the wars of tomorrow.

Foreign hackers who targeted Trump, Biden campaigns are turning to malware, Google says

2020 Presidential Election3 days ago

Foreign hackers who targeted Trump, Biden campaigns are turning to malware, Google says

Foreign hackers who have been trying to hack the Biden and Trump campaigns are now using fake McAfee and YouTube videos and Dropbox-based malware, Google said in a report.

ROBOTS

LA debuts first firefighting robot in the country, deploys it in downtown blaze

America TogetherOctober 14

LA debuts first firefighting robot in the country, deploys it in downtown blaze

Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks

US ArmyJune 29

Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks

A robot will be the lead actress in a new sci-fi movie

MoviesJune 26

A robot will be the lead actress in a new sci-fi movie

Creepy deepfake bot created fake nudes by 'undressing' images of more than 100,000 women: research

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Creepy deepfake bot created fake nudes by 'undressing' images of more than 100,000 women: research

A deepfake bot has used artificial intelligence to “undress” images of women on the messaging app Telegram, according to new research.

Could Army AI identify new, unknown Russian and Chinese tanks? Maybe soon

Armed Forces4 days ago

Could Army AI identify new, unknown Russian and Chinese tanks? Maybe soon

What happens if Russia or China builds a new secret tank or heavy armored vehicle that even the most advanced U.S. databases are not able to recognize?

Army teams with universities to create miniature drone device that detects aerosols

America Together5 days ago

Army teams with universities to create miniature drone device that detects aerosols

The U.S. Army has teamed up with experts from academia to develop a 3D-printed device carried on drones to detect aerosols.

5 common tech problems gone with these easy solutions

Tech6 days ago

5 common tech problems gone with these easy solutions

As someone who has answered numerous questions about all things tech and digital for years, I can tell you the problems never end.

Clever uses for your Amazon Echo - and security steps you can’t skip

AmazonOctober 17

Clever uses for your Amazon Echo - and security steps you can’t skip

Amazon’s Echo line is the reigning champ of the smart speaker world. Compared to virtual assistants like Google and Siri, Alexa works with far more gadgets and responds to significantly more commands than the competition.

CYBER CRIME

Voter data widely available on dark web, cybersecurity experts say

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Voter data widely available on dark web, cybersecurity experts say

US officials link Iran to emails targeting Democratic voters

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US officials link Iran to emails targeting Democratic voters

Texting scams are on the rise: report

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Texting scams are on the rise: report

Colorado takes the offensive against election misinformation

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Colorado takes the offensive against election misinformation

First presidential vote cast using blockchain technology

2020 Presidential ElectionOctober 16

First presidential vote cast using blockchain technology

EXCLUSIVE: With the 2020 Presidential election less than a few weeks away – encumbered yet again by questions and concerns surrounding ballot security and fraud – revolutionary blockchain voting technology is being piloted in small pockets of the country.

New Army electronic warfare weapons change 'jamming' attack tactics

Armed ForcesOctober 15

New Army electronic warfare weapons change 'jamming' attack tactics

What if an advancing Army armored unit were maneuvering through mountainous terrain to “close with an enemy” when it is suddenly hit and disabled by an incoming artillery attack ... because a small, hovering enemy drone finds its location and transmits an electronic signal back to an enemy firebase?

While censoring Hunter Biden story, Twitter allows China, Iran state media

ChinaOctober 15

While censoring Hunter Biden story, Twitter allows China, Iran state media

Twitter is allowing Chinese and Iranian state media to push content while blocking a New York Post article that purports to show emails from Hunter Biden linking his father to his Ukraine business dealings.

Army secretary reveals that US hypersonic missile hit within 6 inches of its target: report

Armed ForcesOctober 15

Army secretary reveals that US hypersonic missile hit within 6 inches of its target: report

A hypersonic missile developed by the U.S. hit within 6 inches of its target, according to a report.

Twitter's Jack Dorsey says company botched blocking NYP article on alleged emails on Hunter Biden's laptop

Big Tech BacklashOctober 14

Twitter's Jack Dorsey says company botched blocking NYP article on alleged emails on Hunter Biden's laptop

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey addressed the controversy surrounding actions the company took on Wednesday to block the spread of a New York Post article critical of Hunter Biden, calling them "unacceptable."

BIG TECH BACKLASH

Ted Cruz releases dramatic video calling on 'Silicon Valley oligarchs' to testify on Capitol Hill

Big Tech Backlash15 hours ago

Ted Cruz releases dramatic video calling on 'Silicon Valley oligarchs' to testify on Capitol Hill

Ex-Google consultant sounds alarm on negative impact of Big Tech in ‘The Social Dilemma’

Big Tech Backlash1 day ago

Ex-Google consultant sounds alarm on negative impact of Big Tech in ‘The Social Dilemma’

Facebook apologizes for removing Babylon Bee satire mocking Sen. Hirono, says it was a 'mistake'

Big Tech Backlash2 days ago

Facebook apologizes for removing Babylon Bee satire mocking Sen. Hirono, says it was a 'mistake'

CNN's Brian Stelter says Twitter, Facebook aren't doing enough to censor rightwing 'nastiness'

2020 Presidential Election2 days ago

CNN's Brian Stelter says Twitter, Facebook aren't doing enough to censor rightwing 'nastiness'