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Another offering is the U680 Bird of Prey, an uncrewed drone interceptor which is designed to counter mass aerial threats. bit.ly/4ejJ3vD #RavenstormDrone #AirbusUAS #DroneWingman

California’s Project Nexus is testing solar canopies built directly over irrigation canals, turning existing water infrastructure into power producing space without using additional land. The panels shade the canal, which can reduce evaporation and also keep the solar equipment cooler, while the electricity feeds into the local grid through the irrigation district. Researchers at UC Merced estimate that if this approach were expanded across the state’s canal network, it could save about 63 billion gallons of water each year, enough for the residential needs of more than 2 million people, while adding major renewable energy capacity. If your city could upgrade one piece of infrastructure to solve two problems at once, what would you pick? #renewableenergy #water #infrastructure #climate #california

Molten gold poured into a sand mold and cooled creates a porous, crater-covered disc — a raw gold sponge that forms when trapped gases escape as the metal solidifies. 🎥 samfordjewellers / IG

It sounds simple until you do the math. If 99 out of 100 people are left-handed, how many need to leave to make it 98%? #iequiz #mathpuzzle #logicchallenge #brainteaser #engineering

Set for delivery this year, the sustainable superyacht will also support ocean research and renewable marine technology studies. bit.ly/4unDrXn #ZeroEmissionYacht #SolarYacht #SustainableNavigation

The vessel completed historic two-hour search-and-rescue mission in Strait of Hormuz waters. bit.ly/4411z7c #DroneBoat #UnmannedRescue #USNavy

Did you know this was possible with smithing? 🎥 falcon_weldingllc / IG

The robot showcased advanced balance, motion control, and smooth mobility. bit.ly/4v2Yb7G #HumanoidRobot #Zoomlion #EmbodiedAI

In the late 1950s, two pilots flew a modified Cessna 172 continuously for more than two months, refueling midair from a truck and performing engine maintenance while airborne. The stunt was designed to promote a Las Vegas casino and required precise coordination, extreme endurance, and constant risk management. More than six decades later, no aircraft has surpassed this nonstop flight record. Would modern aviation technology even attempt something like this today? #aviationhistory #engineering #recordbreaking #flight #innovation

H55 has delivered certified battery modules to RTX flight demonstrator, advancing hybrid-electric aviation testing. bit.ly/4ooXH9I #HybridElectricAviation #AviationBattery #ElectricFlight

Rows of senbei rice crackers move through an automated conveyor oven where hinged grill baskets flip each cracker at precise intervals, roasting both sides evenly without any human hand touching them. 🎥 komejuusenbei / IG

Unlike solar and wind, tides arrive on schedule. That's what makes this technology so intriguing. bit.ly/4egzy08 #TidalEnergy #OrbitalO2 #OceanPower

China has announced the launch of what it describes as the world's first prefabricated computing center base, which went live in Qingdao, Shandong Province on Saturday. According to the developers, the new system can shorten construction time by nearly 70% compared to conventional computing center facilities, while reducing land use by more than 30%, overall costs by about 20%, and civil engineering costs by nearly 80%. The container-like structure covers around 2,200 square meters and serves as the power supply and energy hub for data centers. The facility is designed to connect directly to renewable energy sources, with developers claiming it enables 100% green electricity consumption and can reduce electricity costs for users by around 30% — though these figures are based on project specifications and have not yet been independently verified through operational data. Multiple redundant power circuits are designed to bring reliability close to 100%, a critical feature given that even second-long outages can disrupt high-intensity computing. An intelligent system dynamically matches electricity supply with computing demand. The facility is already connected to an operational data center and is expected to be deployed at national-level data center clusters later this year. #DataCenters #China #AI #GreenEnergy

The Phantom 3500 has no windows — because windows break laminar airflow. Otto Aerospace just cleared a major FAA milestone on a jet that targets 90% lower emissions, 61% less fuel burn, and a digital cabin that shows you the outside world through screens instead. bit.ly/4e1FLyl #Phantom3500 #CleanJet #BusinessAviation

Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a real-time speech translation model rolling out first to Google Translate on Android and iOS, with Google Meet integration planned later this year. Unlike most translation systems that wait for a phrase to finish before processing, the model translates speech continuously as conversation unfolds. Google says it automatically recognizes more than 70 languages and produces natural-sounding translations while preserving the speaker's intonation, speech rate, and pitch. In Google Meet, the upgrade will expand translation support from the current five languages to over 70, enabling more than 2,000 language combinations within a single meeting — previously, the service only worked between English and other languages. The Meet integration will launch in late June as a closed beta for selected Google Workspace enterprise customers, with broader availability expected within the year. #Google #AI #Translation #Gemini #Tech

A high-speed rotary grinding tool passes across a Ford Ranger cylinder head, shaving off corrosion, carbon buildup, and warped metal until the surface is perfectly flat — a critical step before reassembling the engine. 🎥 retificayguape_ / IG

CrowdStrike has warned of escalating cyberattacks from China-affiliated entities targeting technology companies, with a specific focus on stealing AI capabilities and intellectual property. According to the cybersecurity firm's latest report covering the 12 months to March 31, 2026, Chinese entities accounted for more than 58% of state-sponsored targeted intrusions against the technology sector specifically — not all cyberattacks globally, but targeted, state-sponsored activity aimed at tech organizations. "China-nexus adversaries are escalating espionage against technology organizations to steal the AI capabilities and intellectual property they cannot build fast enough on their own," CrowdStrike said. The report also found North Korea-affiliated entities attempting to infiltrate IT workforces across North America, Europe, and Asia, primarily to generate revenue for the regime. The findings come amid a broader context of US export restrictions limiting China's access to advanced AI training chips — a constraint that analysts have suggested may be pushing some state-affiliated actors toward cyber means of closing the technology gap, though a direct causal link has not been independently established. Earlier this year, Anthropic and OpenAI separately raised concerns that Chinese companies had extracted competitive intelligence from their systems — though those incidents are distinct from CrowdStrike's report findings. China has denied accusations of state-sponsored cyberattacks. #Cybersecurity #China #AI #Espionage #CrowdStrike

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishes a partnership to develop and supply recycled graphite for high-performance battery anodes. bit.ly/4aFdo6J #GraphiteRecycling #EVBattery #CircularEconomy

A modified Unitree G1 humanoid robot named Pemba has summited Ecuador's Chimborazo volcano -- 20,341 feet above sea level -- the highest altitude ever reached by a humanoid robot. The team isn't stopping there. Next target: Mount Everest. #HumanoidRobot #UnitreeG1 #Chimborazo #RoboticsAI #MountEverest #Pemba #AIRobotics #FutureOfRobots #ExtremeTech #InterestingEngineering

Starlink has introduced a $10 monthly kit rental option for new residential customers in several markets including the US, Canada, UK, France, Australia, and Mexico, shifting away from its traditional one-time hardware purchase model — though purchase options remain available in some regions. Where the rental applies, the upfront hardware cost is $0, with the monthly fee added on top of the service plan. Starlink has also raised service prices by $5 to $10 per month: plans now run $55 for 100Mbps, $85 for 200Mbps, and $130 for the Max tier at up to 400Mbps. Customers who already own a Starlink kit can avoid the rental fee by entering a device identifier during checkout, and switching from rental to purchase is possible by submitting a support ticket. Over three years, the $10 monthly fee totals $360 — exceeding the hardware's current standard retail price of $349 at stores like Best Buy and Walmart, though promotional pricing has brought it lower during certain periods. Starlink launched in 2020 with a $499 one-time hardware fee and has adjusted its pricing model multiple times since. The service has become SpaceX's largest revenue source, with the company targeting a public market debut in the coming period. #Starlink #SpaceX #Internet #Tech #Satellite