DefenseNews

US Army looks at Israeli precision munition for infantry squads

January 30, 2021
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is evaluating Israeli defense company Rafael’s shoulder-launched, short-range version of its Spike missile and demonstrated the capability at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2021 earlier this month, according to a company statement. “This assessment was the first live-fire demonstration of SPIKE SR on US soil,” the statement said. The experiment…
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DefenseNews

Lockheed’s F-35 program head to lead aeronautics biz

January 30, 2021
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin announced Jan. 29 the appointment of Greg Ulmer as the company’s executive vice president of aeronautics, making him the top executive overseeing flagship aviation programs such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as well as the secretive Skunk…
GamingNews

The RetroBeat: Classic Mega Man is better than the X series

January 30, 2021
A week or so ago, I once again got mad because of a tweet. Specifically, it was this one from Nintendo of America, asking people if they like Mega Man or Mega Man X better. Mega Man or Mega Man X? — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 21, 2021 Despite my best attempts to rally my followers, Mega Man X is the overwhelming favorite. Most people think that Mega Man X is better than…
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MobileNews

Netflix is testing a sleep timer on Android

January 30, 2021
If you enjoy watching an episode or two of a show before you drift off, Netflix’s latest feature might be useful. It’s testing a sleep timer function on Android devices.  A select number of users will see a clock icon when they watch something. If you tap it, you’ll be able to select a time setting between 15, 30 or 45 minutes, or the end of the episode or movie you’re…
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MobileNews

5 best stock trading apps for iPhone

January 30, 2021
If you’ve happened to scroll through Twitter, Reddit… or nearly any news feed in recent days, you’ve probably seen a lot of mentions of stocks. More specifically stocks with keywords like Gamestop, AMC, r/wallstreetbets, and Robinhood. We will spare you the backstory…
MobileNews

iCircuit 3D app launches as a slick virtual electronics sandbox for iPhone and iPad

January 30, 2021
Tinkerers, creators, and professionals alike will probably find this new iPhone and iPad app really compelling. iCircuit 3D offers a rich virtualized electronics sandbox making it more seamless than ever to design, test, and tweak your ideas. Developed by Frank Krueger, iCircuit 3D launched on the App Store today for iPhone and iPad and offers what looks like a really impressive experience. As…
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