11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Kuwait by Drone Shrapnel Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
An 11-year-old girl in Kuwait died from injuries caused by shrapnel from a drone strike amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.
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US Deploys $35K Kamikaze Drones Modeled on Iran’s Shahed in Gulf Conflict
The US military has deployed LUCAS, a $35,000 kamikaze drone modeled on Iran's Shahed-136, in Operation Epic Fury.
Iran’s Shahed Drone Threat Poses New Challenge for Gulf Defenses
Iran's Shahed drone threat is long-term, with Gulf states adopting multi-layered defense strategies.
How recent breakthroughs are redefining electric powertrain performance | Engineer Live
OXFORD, England (AP) — A new electric motor prototype from YASA has shattered power density benchmarks with a short-term peak output of 750 kW while weighing only 12.7 kg. Tested...
Bitfinex: Quantum Computing No Imminent Threat to Bitcoin
Bitfinex assured Bitcoin users that quantum computing poses no immediate danger to the cryptocurrency's security. The exchange called the risk a long-term challenge solvable through upgrades.
China Revises Biopharma Rules Effective May 15 to Spur Innovation
China's government unveiled revised drug clinical trial regulations set to take effect May 15, aiming to accelerate reviews and foster biopharmaceutical innovation. The new rules ban trial sponsors from charging subjects fees and mandate full traceability of clinical data.
LEGO Unveils SMART Bricks Launching March 2026
LEGO Group plans to release SMART Bricks on March 1, 2026, embedding lights, sounds and motion sensors into standard-looking bricks to enhance play without apps or screens. The debut sets feature Star Wars builds like a Millennium Falcon and TIE Fighter with interactive engine noises and lightsaber effects.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Restocks in US Next Week
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold tri-screen smartphone will return to U.S. stock next week after selling out in days. The device, unveiled last month in Seoul, hit carrier shelves on October 25 and vanished from online inventories by October 28.
GalaxEye Plans First Satellite Launch with Mission Drishti
Indian spacetech startup GalaxEye unveiled Mission Drishti, its inaugural satellite mission set to test synthetic aperture radar technology in space. The Bengaluru-based company aims to launch the mission by early 2026.
GL Communications Rolls Out Unified Testing for 5G to TDM Networks
GL Communications Inc. unveiled a unified platform Tuesday that tests and monitors telecom networks spanning 5G wireless, IP, optical fiber and legacy TDM systems. The Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company said the solutions help engineers validate performance and troubleshoot issues from lab setups to live deployments.
Bahamas Clears SpaceX Falcon 9 Landings After Year-Long Starship Debris Ban
The Bahamas has approved SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 rocket landings in its waters, nearly a year after a Starship test scattered debris across the Caribbean. The clearance comes ahead of a Starlink mission launch scheduled for 5 p.m. ET Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.