Battery life always limits a drone’s ability to perform tasks and reach any destination. So why not give it a chance leaking from nearby power lines? (Well, there are reasons.)
Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark added a grip system to the Tarot 650 Sport drone and customized it with an electric quadcopter propulsion system and an autopilot module. The inductive charger draws current from the power line, allowing it to be charged five times in two hours during tests. The benefit here is that the power lines already exist (duh), but there’s a real concern that a drone could damage the line and knock out power to thousands of people.
– Matt Smith
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He challenged Apple and lost almost immediately.
Automattic, the owner of WordPress and Tumblr, bought Beeper late last year, the maker of Beeper Mini, which challenges Apple with iMessage tricks on Android phones. Although Apple ultimately lost its only USP when it blocked the exploit — just days later — the incident gave the DOJ more ammunition in its antitrust lawsuit against Apple. Bloomberg announced on Tuesday that Automattic had paid $125 million. That’s a lot of money, especially when Automattic already owns Texts, a messaging app. No, I haven’t heard either.
There is a thriving black market for satellite-based internet providers.
according to the report of The Wall Street Journal, Russian forces in Ukraine are using Starlink satellite internet terminals to coordinate attacks in eastern Ukraine and Crimea, as well as monitor drones and other forms of military equipment. Starlink equipment reaches Russian forces through a complex network of black market sellers. In February, after reports that Russian forces were using Starlink, US House Democrats urged Musk to act, saying Russia’s use of the military equipment “potentially violates US sanctions and export controls”. Starlink may disable individual terminals.
The Motion Picture Association will work with politicians.
Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin has announced plans to “swim in the digital seas,” making it harder to stream or download pirated content. Rivkin said the association intends to work with Congress to create and implement legislation to block websites in the United States. He added that about 60 countries use website blocking as a tool against piracy.
Finally.
Shh, relax… And close the two screens to your face.
