NOBLE Brings DefendEye Instant‑Launch AI Drones to U.S. First Responders and Defense Agencies

NOBLE has announced a new distribution partnership with DefendEye, a company that makes what it describes as the world’s first instant-launch, fully autonomous AI search drone for military, government and first responders. The deal is intended to deliver rapid, easy-to-use aerial intelligence for emergency and security missions while DefendEye shifts its production operations to the … Read more

“Sick of the Scroll”: Ville Bets on In‑Person Socializing as Gen Z Cools on Social Media

Ville, an in-person-first social app, is positioning itself as an antidote to traditional social media for younger users who are more interested in real-world connection than endless scrolling. Based in Denver, the app helps people discover nearby events, connect with others and participate in local communities without follower counts or infinite feeds. The company points … Read more

“Operation Ready” App Targets Military Fitness with 12-Week Science-Driven Program

Operation Ready, a new mobile app from exercise scientist Dr. Jim Stoppani, has launched with a structured, science-backed training program aimed at military personnel and tactical athletes. The standalone app delivers a 12-week strength and conditioning plan focused on performance, durability, and real-world readiness, and does not require a subscription.​ Designed for users preparing for … Read more

Shield AI Tapped to Provide Mission Autonomy for Air Force CCA Program

Shield AI has been selected as a mission autonomy provider for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, placing its Hivemind autonomy software at the center of upcoming autonomous wingman testing. The company was chosen after a competitive evaluation to support Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction efforts focused on mission autonomy.​ Under the … Read more

Spectrum Introduces ‘Invincible WiFi’ with WiFi 7, 5G Backup, and Battery Power

Charter Communications announced today the launch of Spectrum’s “Invincible WiFi,” a new internet offering that combines WiFi 7 technology with built-in 5G and battery backup to maintain connectivity during power outages or network disruptions. The service, available to both residential and business customers, is designed to switch connections automatically when electrical or network faults occur. … Read more

Swarm Defense Joins U.S. $1.1B Drone Dominance Program

Detroit-based Swarm Defense Technologies has been chosen as one of 25 companies to participate in the U.S. Department of War’s Drone Dominance Program, a $1.1 billion initiative aiming to deploy attack drone systems across military branches at an unprecedented scale. The selection marks a major milestone for the company, which will now compete in the … Read more

QVC Group Brings 24/7 Live Social Shopping to TikTok Shop

QVC Group has announced a U.S. partnership with TikTok Shop to launch a 24/7 live social shopping experience. Customers can access always-on shopping streams featuring QVC and HSN brands, products, and personalities directly on TikTok. This collaboration combines QVC Group’s decades of live retail expertise with TikTok’s massive platform of over 170 million users. The … Read more

Lockheed Martin and Google Cloud Partner to Enhance AI Capabilities in Aerospace and Defense

Lockheed Martin, and Google Cloud have announced a collaboration to integrate Google’s generative AI into Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory ecosystem. This partnership aims to enhance Lockheed Martin’s ability to train, deploy, and maintain AI models, expanding its AI-driven capabilities in areas critical to national security and aerospace. The integration leverages Google Cloud’s AI technologies to … Read more

NASA Prepares for Cygnus Spacecraft’s Departure from International Space Station

NASA has announced its plans to cover the departure of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, March 28, 2025. The uncrewed cargo vessel, which delivered over 8,200 pounds of supplies and equipment to the orbiting laboratory, is set to undock after completing its 21st commercial resupply mission for NASA. … Read more

Mr. Peanut Goes Hollywood: Iconic Mascot Makes Big Screen Debut in Netflix’s ‘The Electric State’

The beloved Planters mascot Mr.. Peanut is making his silver screen debut today, in Netflix’s sci-fi adventure, “The Electric State.” Directed by the Russo Brothers and starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, the film is set in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the 1990s. Mr. Peanut, voiced by Woody Harrelson, plays a robot companion … Read more