Mars Orbiter Reaches Record Scanning Depth of 1.5 Kilometers

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Achieves Breakthrough in Probing Mars’ Interior Launched in 2005, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has made a technological breakthrough in studying the Red Planet’s subsurface. By performing experiments using extreme tilt angles, the SHARAD radar aboard the spacecraft has been able to “see” up to 1.5 kilometers deep—three times deeper than … Read more

Boston Dynamics Shows How New Version of Atlas Robot Adapts to Chaos in Real Time

Electric Atlas Learns to Find Fallen Objects, Adjust Tasks Without Stopping, and Work with Unfamiliar Parts — A Step Toward Autonomous Industrial Assistants Boston Dynamics has released a demo showcasing the latest version of its all-electric humanoid robot, Atlas, designed to operate in dynamic industrial environments. The video demonstrates Atlas moving motor parts by estimating … Read more

Russia Tests Domestic 5G Satellite Communications System for the First Time

The Russian Foundation for Advanced Research (FAR) has announced the successful completion of Russia’s first tests of a 5G satellite communications system demonstrator. Telecom-Project-5 conducted the tests in May in the Tomsk region. The flight tests evaluated a 5G-based communication link that allowed simultaneous control of five drones from a flying laboratory. The tests used … Read more

Whoosh Develops New “Smart” IoT 7.0 Scooter Module

Whoosh E Scooters – The electric scooter rental service Whoosh has introduced a new IoT module for their scooters — a technology hub responsible for control, data collection, and navigation. According to the company, this new module aims to optimize operating costs related to SIM maintenance and repairs, while also offering users enhanced features. The IoT … Read more

Chinese Neural Network Kling Significantly Improves Video Generation Quality

The popular Chinese neural network Kling has received a major upgrade, significantly enhancing the realism of its video generation capabilities. According to recent online examples, the updated model now delivers video quality on par with Google’s recently introduced Veo 3. Developed by Kuaishou Technology, Kling 2.1 features improved algorithms that produce more lifelike visuals with … Read more