💣 War drones need specially trained operators: Well, they did. The U.S. Marine Corps is testing a new AI-powered strike drone. Select any target, and Bolt-M follows autonomously, even if it loses connection. To attack, choose the direction, angle and height, and it does the rest. Just … wow.
Introducing: Bolt & Bolt-M
Congress bans new DJI drones
Concerns over privacy and foreign spying have fueled a growing debate about the safety of these popular drones already buzzing around our neighborhoods.
More eyes in the sky: Crime-fighting police drones will soon take over for first responders in Arizona. If a Flock camera detects a stolen vehicle, an officer can send a drone to tail the car in less than 90 seconds. It’s safer than a high-speed chase on the highway, and there’s nowhere to hide.
Robo-dog built to defend against drones
The U.S. military is developing a gun-wielding robot dog to protect our forces from aerial drones. The doggo is equipped with an AR-15-type rifle, electro-optical targeting system, infrared/thermal vision and a laser aiming device.
Insurers use drones to watch your home
Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android’s new “Find My Device” feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support.
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The NSA says you need to turn your phone off once a week, or it’s your security on the line. Plus, police drones are here, cheap clothes cause infertility (they’re sold by the world’s largest fashion retailer), and the secret phone ID giving away your details.
Cheap clothes online could make you sick
Major fashion retailer Shein was caught selling millions of clothes containing toxic chemicals, some of which are linked to cancer. Plus, an Amazon driver ignores a house fire, Samsung washing machine drama, and police drones are here.
This is so fly: Amazon Prime Air’s delivery drones have received Beyond Visual Line of Sight clearance to go nationwide in 2025. Pilots can operate them remotely, and drones can legally travel farther. Hopefully, this doesn’t turn into people skeet-shooting for “prizes.”
Insurance canceled? Blame the drones
It’s not a bird or a plane — it’s your insurance company. Plus, tech phrases you’ll never use again, simple phones to keep kids off social media, and Cybertruck fails.
Insurance cancelled? Blame the drones
Customers are suddenly finding their coverage vanish. Here’s why.
The NYPD Labor Day party drones
Are police drones hovering over your backyard party a violation of your privacy? Here’s my take, in one minute.
Drones spying on you
Want to avoid invasive drone surveillance? In one minute, I’ll share a few steps you can take to protect your privacy.
What to do if a drone is spying on you
Are you sick of drones flying over your house? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to protect your privacy.
Drones are in the sky
This Fourth of July, you’ll see more than just fireworks in the sky. You might also see drones. Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
Amazon's drone deliveries are grounded
What happened to Amazon’s massive fleet of delivery drones? Listen now for the high-flying tale.
Delivery drones are up there
Sometimes the greatest advancements in tech happen with no hype.
Will DJI drones disappear from American skies?
There are nearly 1.6 million drones registered in the U.S., according to FAA estimates, and DJI holds nearly two-thirds of the American market. Now this Chinese company’s products could be pulled from shelves. Why now? Listen to find out.
Is the U.S. about to ban Chinese drones?
Surveillance cameras are virtually everywhere, and government officials are reportedly worried they may be in the sky too. If you have a hobby drone, learn why its days might be numbered.
Amazon loses round 1 of the drone wars
After years of hearing about Amazon’s impending drone delivery service, many Americans braced themselves for a dystopian future where Amazon drones filled the sky. Well, a funny thing happened on the way to dystopia.