DefenseNews

US Army looks for nontraditional business to tackle robotic vehicle sustainment

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is tapping nontraditional businesses to tackle the challenge of future robotic combat vehicle sustainment, according to a statement from the Army Applications Laboratory. The AAL is establishing a cohort of innovators “who can develop hardware and software components around sensors and sensor data to gather, fuse and interpret RCV sustainment requirements and…
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review

Introduction Product photos by Dan Bracaglia 81% Overall score Jump to conclusion The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is the entry-level model in the company’s DSLR-style lineup of Micro Four Thirds cameras (the PEN models, such as the E-PL10, are…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Volta Trucks accelerates expansion with 3 new vehicles, plans for North America

Commercial EV manufacturer Volta Trucks has just laid out an ambitious road map through 2025, planning an expansion of its vehicle portfolio, sales, markets, and manufacturing facilities. In what the manufacturer is calling its “Road-to-Zero Emissions” strategy, Volta Trucks is focused on decarbonizing the logistic industry beginning with Europe, with expansions now planned for North America…
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More than 130 House lawmakers push to ramp up F-35 buy

WASHINGTON — More than 130 members of the House of Representatives have signed a letter urging continued financial support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, signaling a potential roadblock for lawmakers hoping to cut F-35 procurement in fiscal 2022. The April…
GamingNews

E3 picks virtual-event exhibitors Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Gearbox

Did you miss GamesBeat Summit 2021? Watch on-demand here!  The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has picked up more virtual-event exhibitors: Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco, and Gearbox are joining the event. E3 will take place as online this year after skipping 2020 because of the pandemic. This year, it will be held June 12 to June 15. Previously confirmed E3 partners include Nintendo…
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Leica Unveils the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens

Leica has announced its version of the popular “desert island” lens in the Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH, what it calls an “ideal lens with broad appeal,” as it is capable across multiple disciplines from travel, studio, architecture, photojournalism, portraiture, and more. Leica promises that this full-frame L-mount 24-70mm f/2.8 lens has “outstanding” optical performance…
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