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'The Martian' becomes real life: Meet 'Spudnik,' the space potato

NASA astronaut Don Pettit is showing off his pride and joy: a potato named “Spudnik.” In their very minimal “free time,” astronauts aboard the International Space Station generally play instruments, make art, take photos, and more. But Pettit spent his time making like Mark Watney in “The Martian,” and growing potatoes in microgravity. “Recognized by Andy Weir in his book/movie…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too

Financial services platform Stripe is introducing a digital wallet specifically built for the AI era, where autonomous agents can perform tasks that include shopping, paying for reservations, buying tickets, and more. At its annual conference this week, the company introduced Link, a wallet that allows you to connect various payment methods, track your spending, and view your recurring…
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This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight

JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the…
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DefenseNews

Romania picks Rheinmetall’s Lynx combat vehicle in $4 billion acquisition

WARSAW, Poland — The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle to replace the military’s outdated Soviet-times MLI-84 tracked vehicle. The planned acquisition is estimated to be worth around €3.4 billion (US$4 billion). The IFV procurement was included on the list of projects that Bucharest aims to finance with the use of the…
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