DefenseNews

Small drones will soon lose combat advantage, French Army chief says

PARIS — The advantage now enjoyed by small aerial drones on battlefields including in Ukraine is but “a moment in history,” French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill said at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris. While anti-drone systems are lagging and “leave the sky open to things that are cobbled together but which are extremely fragile,” countermeasures are being developed, Schill…
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DefenseNews

US Army moves out on digital engineering strategy

The Army is embarking on a strategy to implement a digital engineering environment meant to speed the pace, lower the cost and reduce risk in weapons systems development, according to Jennifer Swanson, the service’s deputy assistant secretary for data, engineering and…
DefenseNews

US Army to launch AI pilot project for acquisition workforce

The U.S. Army wants to better understand how its acquisition and contracting workforce could use generative AI to improve efficiency and is launching a pilot next month to explore those questions. Jennifer Swanson, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for data, engineering…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Electric, autonomous tech + EV demand driving mining equipment market growth

Rising demand for nickel, lithium, and phosphates combined with the natural benefits of electrification are driving the adoption of electric mining machines. At the same time, a persistent operator shortage is boosting demand for autonomous machines. The combined factors listed above are rapidly accelerating the rate at which machines that are already in service are becoming obsolete – and…
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CryptoNews

Philippine SEC Warns Against Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading Investments

The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines issued an advisory on Wednesday to inform the public that Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading is not authorized to solicit investments from the public. The company has been offering investment opportunities online, promising returns of 35% in 15 days and rewards like smartphones and vehicles. Skyline Crypto and Dry Goods Trading is not…
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CryptoNews

Unlicensed Crypto Business Leads to Indictments in Utah

Two Utah residents have been indicted for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, converting over $2.5 million into cryptocurrency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The two were arrested over the weekend in Washington County. Utah Men Arrested…
GamingNews

Hello Kitty Island Adventure goes cross-platform on PC, Nintendo Switch

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Subblink announced that Hello Kitty Island Adventure is going cross-platform, starting with PC and Nintendo Switch in 2025. Prior to this, the cozy mobile life simulator launched as an Apple Arcade exclusive in 2023. After its initial timed console exclusivity with Nintendo, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users can join Hello Kitty and her friends too. Despite…
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