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Israel’s Iron Beam (aka Or Eitan) laser air-defense system is fully operational. On December 28–30, 2025, the first operational 100 kW system formally delivered by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to the IDF. This was the transition from testing to serial production. They are integrated as the innermost (fifth) layer of Israel’s multi-tier air defense alongside Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems. Air and missile defense capabilities are being developed that will create a tiered, layered defense.Layer 1: The Ballistic Low Altitude Drone Engagement is used with the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station to shoot down unmanned aerial systems.Layer 2:…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. It’s been a while since the original Echo Studio launched way back in 2019. So, it makes sense that it’s such a drastic overhaul; the new, 2025 model is 40% smaller with a total design refresh, Alexa+ compatibility and new Fire TV features.The original Echo Studio launched way back in 2019, and the fact that it’s taken this long for a second-gen model to arrive makes the Studio an…

Samsung Desktop Experience (DeX), which is Samsung’s attempt to give you the ability to run apps in discreet Windows similar to a desktop operating system, ushered in an era of great promise: your phone could be a phone, but could also get real work done if you connected a display with a mouse and keyboard. Today, DeX is widely available on most Samsung devices, even my relatively old S22+. Many think DeX is a solution in search of a problem because while it looks like a desktop UI, it’s pretty slow and cumbersome when you try to use it as…

Samsung’s next-gen buds are here, and they look subdued. That may be no bad thing, though, as they’re simpler, easier to use, and should also have a better, louder sound. The buds ship in either Black or White (plus an online-exclusive Pink Gold) in a simple box with S/M/L eartips. They’ll ship from March 11 and cost $250/€250 – that’s the same price as the Buds3 Pro from 2024. The Galaxy Buds4 Pro ship in a smaller case with a see-through top. The buds now lie flat down in the case, unlike the Buds3 Pro, which sit upright. Just like…

THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON MARCH 6, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. Most opportunities to participate in research are officially announced through the Web-based NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System, better known as NSPIRES. You are encouraged to visit the NSPIRES web site, create an account, and sign up for automated email announcements. Other types of collaborative opportunities, such as those involving Requests for Information or academic research contests, also are…

As the 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off in Melbourne, Lego has unveiled two new display sets celebrating Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. The new Lego Editions Scuderia Ferrari HP helmet sets recreate the drivers’ 2025 helmet designs in detailed brick form. They come complete with signature plaques and for the first time minifigures of both drivers in Ferrari colours. Both models are designed as compact display pieces for F1 fans rather than full race cars. The Charles Leclerc helmet includes 886 pieces and highlights details from the Monaco-born driver’s real helmet. It includes his number 16, Ferrari’s…

TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra replaces the conventional periscope 5x zoom with a new design, likely using Samsung’s ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) technology. While the new setup allows for a wider aperture and circular bokeh, the minimum focus distance has regressed from 26cm to 52cm. Samsung has removed “periscope” from its official S26 Ultra materials, despite the new hardware still using light-bending prisms. Update: March 6, 2026 (9:12 PM ET): Samsung has confirmed in a statement to SammyGuru that the Galaxy S26 Ultra does indeed utilize ALoP tech. Original article: March 6, 2026 (05:25 AM ET): Samsung reserved most of…

Scott Shambaugh, a volunteer maintainer for a programming code library called Matplotlib, recently described a surreal encounter with an autonomous AI agent—a digital assistant created with a platform called OpenClaw. After he rejected a code contribution submitted by the agent, it researched and published a personalized “hit piece” against Shambaugh on its blog. The post portrayed an otherwise routine technical review as prejudiced and attempted to shame Shambaugh publicly into allowing the submission. (The human responsible for the agent later contacted Shambaugh anonymously, telling him that the bot had acted on its own with little oversight.) The account of this…

Valve is warning that its upcoming Steam Machine hardware may not arrive as soon as originally expected. In a recent update shared with the community, the company said global shortages of memory and storage components have forced it to revisit both the launch timing and pricing of its new hardware lineup. Valve The announcement covers Valve’s entire upcoming hardware family: the Steam Machine, the Steam Frame VR headset, and a new Steam Controller. When the company first revealed these products in late 2025, the plan was to provide concrete release dates and pricing details by now. Instead, Valve says the…

Cozying up for a movie night is something anyone would look forward to. It may not even matter what movie you’re watching, although picking the right one can really make the night special. Sitting down and getting comfy in your home theater setup is all you want to do. You have to have the right setup to make this happen. Most people think it all comes down to a big screen TV with built-in streaming services and a killer soundbar to make it feel like you’ve recreated a movie theater in your home. But it really doesn’t. You can enjoy…