After successful autonomous flight tests in December, the military is ramping up its plans to bring artificial intelligence to the skies.
Aviation
Elon Musk and the Dangers of Censoring Real-Time Flight Trackers
Elon Musk claims plane-tracking data is a risky privacy violation. But the world loses a lot if this information disappears—and that’s already happening.
10 of Hera Syndulla’s Greatest Moments
Hera Syndulla stands beside Princess Leia Organa as one of the pillars of strength, both martial and moral, in the Rebellion. She’s a woman of many talents — a master of flight, strategy, and bringing other people together in teams bonded by true care and affection so that they can do their best. But she’s […]
This Rolex Is Made Using Eye-Surgery Lasers
The 2021 Rolex Datejust 36’s unique dial pattern is etched into the surface using femtosecond laser technology.
3G Service Is Going Away Next Year. Here’s What That Means
As companies shut down their aging 3G equipment to make room for 5G networks, older devices like phones, alarm systems, and wearables will lose functionality.
How China’s Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase
The country’s hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security largely took over the country’s cyberespionage.
The SolarWinds Body Count Now Includes NASA and the FAA
Plus: Firefox blocks more tracking, how to fight a robodog, and more of the week’s top security news.
How Planes Keep Flying After an Engine Catches Fire
A Boeing 777 shed huge chunks of metal over a Denver suburb over the weekend—but wasn’t in danger of going down itself.
Why a Drone Is My Favorite Purchase That I Did Not Need
Drones are appealing to a wide gamut of people, from creatives to tech-heads, to aviation enthusiasts. For me, it was perhaps a blend of all three, but something I couldn’t easily justify. Nevertheless, I bought one anyway, and it turned out to be the best poor decision I’ve ever made.
