January 23, 2024

A “robot” should be chemical, not steel, argues man who coined the word

 Čapek: “The world needed mechanical robots, for it believes in machines more than it believes in life.”   Enlarge / “An assistant of inventor Captain Richards works on the robot the Captain has invented, which speaks, answers questions, shakes hands, tells the time and sits down when it’s told to.” – September 1928 (credit: Getty …

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Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED edition tactical watch offers field-ready features & more

 Have everything you need for the field on your wrist with the Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED tactical watch. Its AMOLED display has multisport GPS and much more.   – Easy-to-Read AMOLED display: See data clearly with the bright AMOLED display…  Have everything you need for the field on your wrist with the Garmin Tactix 7 …

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U.S. bracing for tougher satellite radio wave negotiations

 It will become increasingly challenging to protect national interests during treaty-level talks over how radio waves should be allocated for satellite connectivity, according to the ambassador who led U.S. efforts at the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference. The post U.S. bracing for tougher satellite radio wave negotiations appeared first on SpaceNews.   It will become increasingly …

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OpenWrt, now 20 years old, is crafting its own future-proof reference hardware

 There are, as you might expect, a few disagreements about what’s most important.   Enlarge / Failing an image of the proposed reference hardware by the OpenWrt group, let us gaze upon where this all started: inside a device that tried to quietly use open source software without crediting or releasing it. (credit: Jim Salter) …

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Orbital Spectrum Clash

 Satellite operators mostly held off attempts from terrestrial telcos to encroach on their radio waves at the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) in Dubai, but a battle between orbits continues after one of the space industry’s most contentious clashes for spectrum yet. The post Orbital Spectrum Clash appeared first on SpaceNews.   Satellite operators mostly …

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Booz Allen Ventures makes its first space investment

 Booz Allen’s venture capital arm chose remote-sensing startup Albedo as its first investment in a space company because of its potential to transform intelligence gathering. The post Booz Allen Ventures makes its first space investment appeared first on SpaceNews.   Booz Allen’s venture capital arm chose remote-sensing startup Albedo as its first investment in a …

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Ambient light sensors can reveal your device activity. How big a threat is it?

 For now, there’s no reason for concern, but that could change in coming years.   Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority of handheld devices these days have ambient light sensors built into them. A large percentage of TVs and monitors do, too, and that proportion is growing. The sensors allow devices to automatically adjust …

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Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1) gives you power and a clutter-free setup

 Streamline your setup with the Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1). It has rear outlets and a compact shape.   – Space-saving design: Reduce clutter in your workspace with this multi-charger. It boasts concealed rear outlets plus a compact shape…  Streamline your setup with the Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1). It has rear outlets …

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DoD’s satcom evolution

 The U.S. military is pursuing novel ways to harness commercial satellite connectivity The post DoD’s satcom evolution appeared first on SpaceNews.   The U.S. military is pursuing novel ways to harness commercial satellite connectivity The post DoD’s satcom evolution appeared first on SpaceNews.  

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