If Wall-E and a Mars rover had a baby, it would look like LRU1. With its bulbous white “head” packed with cameras and a sturdy tracked body, this German Aerospace Center (DLR) rover looks like it wandered straight out of a Pixar animation studio. But don’t let its cuteness fool you. This robot is serious about photography, as comes equipped with some of the most advanced imaging…
I used a can of cheap spray snow and an old window to take these cozy Christmas photos
November 20, 2025
As a portrait photographer, I’m always looking for new props that don’t cost a fortune – especially when the holidays roll around. Last year, I bought a can of cheap spray snow, a vintage window from Facebook Marketplace, and I used it to frame cozy Christmas…
Upcoming show celebrates Joel Meyerowitz, the pioneering photographer who taught us to see in color
November 20, 2025
The Sony World Photography Awards 2026 has just announced that street, portrait and landscape photographer Joel Meyerowitz will receive the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at next year’s ceremony.
The American’s impressive body of work…
Zoox is now welcoming public riders in San Francisco to ride in its unique robotaxis
November 20, 2025
Purpose-built robotaxi developer Zoox has announced another milestone today, opening its waitlist to the public in San Francisco. This move is part of Zoox’s “Explorers” program, which offers early ride access to those who sign up as the company expands its service network in specific areas.
Zoox may not be the most prominent robotaxi developer in its respective mobility segment, but it’s…
Kia is delaying another EV for the US, indefinitely
November 20, 2025
Another one bites the dust. Kia confirmed that another EV expected to arrive in the US by the end of the year is being put on hold indefinitely.
Why is Kia delaying another EV for the US?
Not another one! Kia’s sporty three-row electric SUV was set to go on sale by the…
Electric motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes these days, but few take the idea of “small format” as literally as the new Icoma Tatamel Bike. Designed by Takamitsu Ikoma – a former toy designer who clearly never lost his taste for Transformers – this little EV…
Diehl, Lockheed Martin to explore IRIS-T missiles for Mk41 launcher
November 20, 2025
PARIS — Diehl Defence and Lockheed Martin will explore integration of the German company’s IRIS-T missiles into the American company’s Mk41 VLS, the most widely used vertical launch system in Western navies.
The two firms will also look at the possibility of integrating IRIS-T in the Aegis Weapon System, Diehl said in a Nov. 18 statement. The integrated naval-weapons system is used by…
JERUSALEM — Elbit Systems will upgrade the Israel Defense Forces’ Markava main battle tanks under a $210 million contract, the company said this week.
The announcement comes amid a ceasefire currently in place on Israel’s northern and southern fronts with Gaza and…
The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024, internal Pentagon figures show, and a series of high-profile aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of aircraft in 2025 suggest the disturbing trend may be continuing.
Across the military, the rate…
KTC 27M1 review: Not your typical budget gaming monitor
November 20, 2025
Buying a budget gaming monitor (or any budget monitor!) isn’t easy, as you face literally hundreds of displays with nearly identical specifications. The KTC 27M1 manages to stand out from this crowd with several unusual features. It’s not perfect, but it’s a good choice if you want an inexpensive do-it-all monitor.
Read on to learn more, then see our roundup of the best gaming monitors for…
