DefenseNews

Leonardo, Elbit units to prototype targeting device for US Army

October 30, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army selected two companies to develop prototypes of a next-generation laser targeting system that troops can carry and use in the field to scout locations and coordinate strikes. Both Leonardo DRS, the Virginia-based subsidiary of Italy’s Leonardo SpA, and Elbit Systems of America, a unit of Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd., will work on the Joint Effects Targeting System…
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The Crab Nebula Seen in New Light by NASA’s Webb

October 30, 2023
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has gazed at the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. Since the recording of this energetic event in 1054 C.E. by 11th-century astronomers, the Crab Nebula has continued to draw…
GamingNews

Prime Gaming adds KOTOR, Rage 2 for November’s free games

October 30, 2023
GamesBeat Next unites gaming industry leaders for exceptional content, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Join us on Oct 23-24 in San Francisco.  Register Now Amazon has announced which games are coming to Prime Gaming subscribers in November, and the…
AI & RoboticsNews

Nextbase unveils AI-based smart dash cam as driver guardian

October 30, 2023
Nextbase wants to revolutionize driver safety with its AI-powered dash cam Nextbase iQ, which is priced under $500. The latest Nextbase iQ smart dash cam has both edge-based AI features and 4G Internet of Things connectivity that helps drivers to anticipate, prevent, and defend against incidents on the road and while parked, the company said. The Nextbase iQ is now available exclusively at Best…
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Cisco zooms in on new AI power for Webex teams

October 30, 2023
At its annual WebexOne conference today, enterprise software and networking giant Cisco announced an ambitious new AI strategy aimed at improving communication and collaboration through its Webex video conferencing platform, making it an even more robust rival to Zoom…
DefenseNews

US Navy mulls timing of new double-carrier award amid Enterprise delay

October 30, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy intends to buy its next two aircraft carriers in a single contract, but factors including delays on carriers now under construction are influencing discussions about when to begin the process. The service bought aircraft carriers 80 and 81, the future Enterprise and Doris Miller, together in the first two-carrier contract since the Cold War. Leaders expected to see $4…
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Kuwait receives four Eurofighter Typhoons

October 30, 2023
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Kuwaiti Air Force received four Eurofighter Typhoons this week, bringing its fleet size to 13 out of the 28 on order, the country’s official Kuwait News Agency announced. Deliveries began in December 2021 as part of an effort to enhance…
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Gear in this story

October 30, 2023
The Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH is an update that replaces a previous version with the same name. Image: Leica Leica has announced the Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH, a compact wide-angle M-mount lens for Leica’s rangefinder cameras. This lens is an update to Leica’s existing lens with the same name and features a new body design and an integrated lens hood which can be rotated to pop out…
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