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Unmanned K-Max Helicopter...

Unmanned K-Max Helicopter

| August 26, 2010 | 20 Views |

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Kaman Aerospace to develop an unmanned/manned version of Kaman’s K-Max cargo helicopter that will be deployed to support Centcom and Marine forces. The new Lockheed/Kaman adapted K-Max will pick up the Army’s Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) contract to develop an unmanned cargo helicopter as part of the Unmanned Air Systems...

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-Boeing JGAM...

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-Boeing JGAM Flight Tests

| August 19, 2010 | 70 Views |

In 2007 the US Defense Department requested proposals for a new Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile to replace the replace the current BGM-71 TOW, AGM-114 Hellfire and AGM-65 Maverick missiles. Now in 2010, competing contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon/Boeing – both of which were awarded a $120 million for the development of the JGAM in 2008 – have released videos of the...

10 Simple GMail Tweaks...

10 Simple GMail Tweaks

| August 16, 2010 | 64 Views |

Many of us use GMail completely unaware of its features and potential. Whether this is due to a lack of technical knowledge, pure laziness, or a little bit of both, users need not be in the dark anymore thanks to this informative video from Techland. The clips show us 10 simple and effective GMail tricks that’ll have you navigating your email account like a computer whizkid. 10...

Weirdest Military Experiments...

Weirdest Military Experiments

| August 1, 2010 | 236 Views | 1 Comment

From bat bombs to cat bombs; pigeon guided missiles to rocket propelled explosive wheels, military armed forces worldwide have conducted some of the craziest experiments known to man. Here’s a list of the 10 craziest military experiments ever Bat Bombs Bat Bombs In the 1940’s the Air Force initiated a program that would strap small explosives to bats and have them fly over enemy...

Raytheon Unveil Laser Close-In Weapons S...

Raytheon Unveil Laser Close-In Weapons System

| July 24, 2010 | 137 Views |

Raytheon has recently unveiled its new Laser Close-In Weapons System at the 2010 Farnborough Airshow, England, 19 – 25th July. The new anti-aircraft laser is the first high-powered laser to successfully engage and destroy UAVs flying at 300mph from a distance of 2 miles. The high-powered laser, known as the Laser Weapons System (LaWS), sits atop the Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapons...

How To Use iPad As Second Monitor...

How To Use iPad As Second Monitor

| July 18, 2010 | 241 Views |

Apple’s new iPad is all the rage, and so are dual screen setups. That’s why some clever folks have developed an app to use your iPad as a second monitor over a Wi-Fi connection. Mac users may have already been aware of the Air Display app for iPad. But Windows users had been left out, till now – enter MaxiVista. MaxiVista is basically the same as Air Display, except it works...

RAPS Remote Auxiliary Power System...

RAPS Remote Auxiliary Power System

| July 6, 2010 | 190 Views |

There are several devices that are able to charge your gadgets on-the-go, but what do Military Special Forces do when far from an electrical outlet? Utilize a tool inspired by Bat Man. RAPS Remote Auxiliary Power System The Remote Auxiliary Power System (RAPS) – developed at an Air Force research lab in Dayton, Ohio – is a grappling hook that safely conducts electricity...

Nintendo 3DS...

| June 21, 2010 | 144 Views | 1 Comment

As 3D looks set to take over the world of digital displays, Nintendo enters the stage with its unveiling of the 3DS – a handheld gaming system that supports 3D, without the need for 3D glasses. Nintendo 3DS The Nintendo 3DS has been hyped for a little while now, but the recent demo at the E3 expo finally confirmed the rumors. Although specific details remain scarce, we do know that...

Touchless Mouse Interface...

Touchless Mouse Interface

| June 19, 2010 | 280 Views |

Human touch interfaces have advanced radically in the recent years, so much so that some systems have replaced the touch of a finger tip for the motion of gesture controls. But when it comes to the classic computer mouse, there have been little developments of late – aside from Apple’s cool multi-touch controls, which featured in the unfortunately uncomfortable Magic Mouse....

iPhone 4G Unveiled...

iPhone 4G Unveiled

| June 9, 2010 | 256 Views |

So it’s finally here. After all the hype, creative PR (mistake my a**), and law suits that have become entwined to the saga, it didn’t come as much of a surprise to see Steve Jobs unveil Apples new iPhone 4G at the WWDC Keynote, June 7th. So what does the new iPhone – set for release 24th June – have in store for its users? First off, the device runs on the more...

Highly Maneuverable DIY Drone...

Highly Maneuverable DIY Drone

| June 5, 2010 | 326 Views |

Check out this highly maneuverable DIY drone made by Daniel Mellinger, Dr. Nathan Michael, and Dr. Vijay Kumar at the GRASP Lab, University of Pennsylvania. The quadrotor drone makes some impressive moves through some tight spaces, all with seemingly precision control. The demo is certainly an eye-opener as to how advanced the world of robotic drones is becoming. If this is the DIY UAV...

iRobot Warrior 710 UGV With APOBS...

iRobot Warrior 710 UGV With APOBS

| June 1, 2010 | 353 Views |

iRobot has released a modified version of its PackBot unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of carrying various payloads and accessories including the mine clearing Anti-personell Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS). iRobot Warrior UGV Launches APOBS The new bot known as the Warrior 710 can carry up to 150 pounds; operates in all weather conditions; climbs upstairs and over rough...

X-51A Waverider Sets New Speed Record...

X-51A Waverider Sets New Speed Record

| May 28, 2010 | 591 Views |

The U.S. Air Forces’ hypersonic X-51A unmanned scramjet aircraft broke a new world speed record after flying at Mach 5 for 200 seconds. The X-51A was launched from the left wing of an Air Force Flight Test Center B-52 Stratofortress flying at a height of 50,000 feet over the Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center Sea Range, May 26th. X-51A Waverider Once deployed, the X-51A’s Army...

Sony Paper-Thin Rollable OLED...

Sony Paper-Thin Rollable OLED

| May 26, 2010 | 225 Views |

Sony has unveiled its new OLED display that is flexible enough to roll around a pencil while still playing video. Sony Rollable OLED Display The new screen is just 80 microns thick (that’s equal to 80 millionths of a meter, or in laymen’s terms about as thick as a human hair), it can display full color video and roll up without degrading picture quality. OLEDs (Organic Light...

What is Google TV?...

What is Google TV?

| May 20, 2010 | 225 Views |

Google TV has just been announced, but what exactly is it? With little hype surrounding Google’s newest venture, it’s not surprising that many people still have no idea what Google TV really is. So here’s the low down on the software platform that could pave the way for the future of TV. Google TV Software Platform First off, if you didn’t gather from the italics above, Google...

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