Toyota Research Institute (TRI) partnered with Stanford researchers to perform the world’s first autonomous tandem drifting session in GR Supras. This stunt took place at Thunderhill Raceway in Willow, California and required cutting edge AI tools developed by Stanford to make it happen.
Raytheon’s High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) has been integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle and successfully test fired at full power. It’s designed to down NATO class 1 drones while being easily compatible within existing air defense systems, including radar, command and control and other platforms.
We know that focusing the sun’s rays on an object with a magnifying glass can be used to start a fire, but what about doing the same with the IMALENT MS32, the world’s brightest flashlight? It boasts 200,000 lumens and is capable of illuminating an area up to 1,618 meters, or the equivalent of over 100 automotive lights.
The Razer Kishi V2 Pro Xbox Edition Mobile Controller (Android) was designed to support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play, allowing players to experience full-fledged AAA gaming with console-class while on the go, and you can get one for $81.92 shipped, originally $149.99. Plus, you get one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate free with purchase. Product page.
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory captured this stunning image of spiral galaxy NGC 6872, better known as the peacock galaxy located 212 million light-years from Earth in the Pavo constellation.
It’s official, Meta AI is coming soon to Meta Quest 3 headsets, powered by Microsoft Bing. Meta AI with Vision will let you get answers to a wide range of questions with real-time information.
SNK, makers of the Neo Geo, has released a new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gameplay trailer featuring character Kevin Rian, voiced by Jonah Scott. It launches in 2025 and is the first new Fatal Fury game in 26-years, complete with a unique art style, new as well as old characters, an innovative REV system, and a host of other battle systems.
Rolls-Royce announced this week that they have been awarded $6-million by the UK’s National Space Innovation Program (NSIP) to further develop their micro nuclear space reactor. Put simply, the Micro-Reactor can generate between 1-10 MW and is compact enough to be transported on the back of a truck, making it ideal for Moon bases, rovers, etc.
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed an innovative RoboFabric, which basically consists of 3D-printed tiles that can become rigid on demand. Practical applications include integrating the material into medical devices or soft robotics, such as limbs for drones.