New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interaction with philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Friday discussed artificial intelligence (AI), the digital divide and the use of technology in empowering women in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates during a meeting at his residence …
Read More »FPV drone retail box, videos leak before release
DJI Avata 2 is expected to feature some exciting updates over its predecessor (above) Ready to get your hands on DJI Avata 2? Several videos and photos of the indoor-friendly first-person view (FPV) drone have surfaced online, indicating an imminent release. We already know that Avata 2, Goggles 3, DJI FPV …
Read More »Chinese firm acquires European flying car technology
Credit: KleinVision A Chinese firm has acquired the technology behind a groundbreaking flying car originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, according to a report on the BBC. The AirCar, powered by a BMW engine using conventional fuel, made headlines in 2021 when it completed a 35-minute flight between two …
Read More »Ukrainian drones aim to turn war experience into civil busin…
Juggling two jobs is hard work. It’s particularly hard work when one of the jobs is in a warzone. But for Ivan Kaunov, the roles are complementary. As the CEO and co-founder of Buntar Aerospace, Kaunov develops drones for long-range flights. As a member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, he …
Read More »Local tech company expanding with new building in downtown F…
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno tech and educational company is expanding. Quiq Labs held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday at their new office in the Factory 41 building downtown, one of the former homes of Bitwise. As Quiq Labs celebrates its 10th anniversary in business, it is also celebrating …
Read More »Editorial: Fine-tune drone policy-Telangana Today
As a sizable percentage of India’s drones continue to be imported, there is a need to ensure their quality control Published Date – 28 March 2024, 12:00 AM Though initially used for military purposes, drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) now find growing applications across myriad sectors, …
Read More »Facial Recognition Drones in Policing: New Surveillance Tool
What’s the news: Lucknow police will be using a Mobile drone vehicle (MDV) equipped with facial recognition to manage crowds during election rallies and identify troublemakers, reported the Times of India. As per the report, once the system receives the required validation, five more such MDVs will be introduced into …
Read More »Global Healthcare Celebrates Tech Successes & Grapples with …
Courtesy of HIMSS: Opening Night HIMSS 2024 Artificial Intelligence continues to be an encompassing topic throughout the life sciences and healthcare. The excitement around recent developments in automation and AI was on display at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Global Health Conference and Exhibition (HIMSS 2024) earlier this …
Read More »Drones for Bighorn Sheep Monitoring WDFW Innovative
In an innovative move toward wildlife conservation, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has teamed up with the Tulalip Tribes to explore the use of drones for monitoring bighorn sheep populations in South Central Washington. Groundbreaking Initiative Set to Take Off Scheduled to kick off this April and …
Read More »Swarms of drones could save us from wildfires
A new approach using multiple swarms of drones could be used to manage natural disasters like forest fires. The technique is being tested by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Climate change is making catastrophic weather events like wildfires more frequent and severe. “A swarm of drones could …
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