Quantum Systems’ Strategic Acquisition of FERNRIDE Expands Autonomous Capabilities. In a move to bolster its position as a leading provider of intelligent unmanned systems, Quantum Systems has acquired FERNRIDE, a European company specializing in autonomous ground mobility. This strategic decision enables Quantum Systems to expand its offerings beyond unmanned aerial systems into autonomous ground mobility, […]

As published in SpaceNews: The United States Space Force and NASA are on the cusp of launching a groundbreaking experiment, one that could revolutionize the way small satellites operate in very low Earth orbit. Dubbed STP-S30, the mission will see the deployment of four DiskSats, flat, disk-shaped satellites designed to test a new small-satellite architecture. […]

Anduril, a California-based defense startup, is aggressively pursuing a lucrative contract with the UK military, proposing a novel arrangement that could significantly bolster its presence in the European defense market. The company is vying for a £100 million ($133. 5 million) contract to develop a new uncrewed combat aircraft, and is offering to cover half […]

Staff inbox at Mashable: As 2026 approaches, the tech world is abuzz with anticipation, and for good reason. The trajectory of technological advancements is always a thrilling spectacle, and this year promises to be no exception. Artificial intelligence, that omnipresent force, continues to dominate headlines, with behemoths like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic pushing the boundaries […]

The Pi Network has ushered in a new era of Web3 development with the activation of smart contracts on Testnet2. This milestone marks a significant step forward, enabling developers to build decentralized applications with programmable blockchain logic. The network’s infrastructure is now —, providing developers with the tools they need to create applications for payments, […]

On a tempestuous night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket for the Starlink 6-82 mission. The defiant liftoff occurred at 12:25 a. m. on December 15, braving a strong wind warning that had predicted gusts of up to 35 knots. The mission’s perseverance was noteworthy, given the adverse […]

The forthcoming film adaptation of the beloved video game franchise, Street Fighter, is generating significant buzz. Scheduled for release in 2026, this cinematic endeavor boasts an impressive cast, including Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, and Callina Liang, who will be bringing the iconic characters to ___. This iteration of Street Fighter is not the first foray […]

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, seeks to maintain its permit to discharge nearly 500,000 gallons of industrial wastewater daily into the Indian River Lagoon. This wastewater originates as potable water, utilized in rocket-component testing and cooling systems, before being classified as industrial waste. The water flows into a large pond, approximately the size of […]