Russia’s New Weapon: Suicide Drones
Next Gen News Team Waves of explosive-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital and other cities as families were preparing to start their week early Monday, the blasts echoing across Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze and…
Tech
$1.2 Billion Metaverse Has 38 Active Users
For Mark Zuckerberg, this news could mean the end of his empire. Metaverse project Decentraland, a sandbox environment that allows users to buy and sell virtual real estate, isn’t exactly…
White House Releases AI Bill of Rights
West World Robots rejoice! The White House published a list of guidelines for the artificial intelligence industry meant to protect users from abuses from algorithms maintained by companies and agencies.…
Fed: All New Cars Will Check Alcohol Level
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.…
Military Invents Real World Iron Man Suit
The US Army is about to receive a lightweight, unpowered exoskeleton suit called the Soldier Assistive Bionic Exosuit for Resupply (SABER), which can increase the strength and endurance of soldiers,…
Ireland Suing Zuckerberg for Nearly $500 Million?
Irish regulators are slapping Instagram with a big fine after an investigation found the social media platform mishandled teenagers’ personal information in violation of strict European Union data privacy rules.…
Are Gas Powered Cars Going to be Illegal?
California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, an ambitious step that…
Chess Robot Breaks Child’s Finger During Match
Last week a child was playing chess against a robot when, in the words of one official, something “of course bad” happened. According to Russian media reports and a video…
US Tests New “Microwave” Weapon That Destroys Drones
The missile is formally known as the High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon, or simply HiJENKS, and uses microwave technology to counter enemy electronics. Results are being analysed following a…
Urine Powered Vehicles Are a Thing
A future of cars powered by electric batteries is inevitable. But what about trucks, ships, and planes? Hydrogen? Possibly. But there’s another chemical that could be used — and it’s…