As hyperscalers build out data centers around the world, they need to move the bits back and forth, and that often relies on a somewhat brittle network of undersea fiberoptic cables crisscrossing the oceans.
Those cables are tricky to access and repair, much less install. But alternatives aren’t easy to find: Radio transmissions don’t have the bandwidth, which rules out most wireless…
Award-winning photographers all started somewhere – these are the 10 photo contests to enter this August
August 5, 2026
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your images to photo competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition.
Entering competitions isn’t just about…
Every photographer who lands in Havana knows the standard shooting checklist. A 1957 Chevy Bel Air against peeling pastel paint. A cigar-smoking abuela on a wrought-iron balcony. The Malecón promenade at golden hour. And the thing is, you’re probably going to get a…
There’s a photograph of Vivienne Westwood above that I absolutely love. Shot by Jillian Edelstein, it shows the late fashion designer in close-up: flame-orange hair wild against a warm brown background, two small silver horns tucked into her curls, her expression somewhere between mischief and defiance.
It’s funny, strange and tells you more about her in a single frame than most…
I drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For anyone shopping for an affordable Tesla built around the…
After a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV owners flooded social media with the same suggestion: buy an EVject.
The breakaway charging connector lets you drive off while still plugged in. It sounds like an…
Aniioki’s latest 6,000W dual-motor e-bike blurs past the line so much it’s basically an electric motorcycle
August 5, 2026
If there’s one trend that has defined the direct-to-consumer e-bike industry over the last few years, it’s the relentless race toward bigger numbers. Bigger batteries. Bigger motors. Higher top speeds. And now Aniioki has unveiled what may be one of the most extreme examples yet.
The company’s new A9 Pro Max Dual Motor 2.0 arrives with up to 6,000 watts of peak motor power, a claimed top…
To demonstrate speed to capability, Thales Australia has turned a drawing board concept into a fully functioning, armed unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, in just six weeks.
Called the Guardian Angel, the four-wheeled UGV has already completed live-fire testing.
Thales…
Ukrainian drone and missile maker Fire Point has secured agreements from over a dozen European defense companies to provide radar, guidance and other systems for the Freyja missile defense project, and is starting to integrate the various systems, its CEO has said.
Ukraine…
The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America’s five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military’s readiness for future conflicts.
The missiles are principally the Army’s surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike…
