Pengzhou Expands Drone Fleet To Strengthen Low-Altitude Services Pengzhou, a mountainous city in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is expanding its drone fleet to support urban management, emergency rescue operations and equipment testing. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to improve the safety and efficiency of low-altitude flight services across the city’s challenging terrain. At the centre of this development is a smart governance centre that functions as Pengzhou’s digital command hub. The platform continuously collects real-time information on residents, vehicles and urban conditions across different districts. As a result, authorities can monitor operations more effectively and respond quickly…
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Trump Inspects Upgraded Qatari-Gifted Jet Ahead Of Air Force One Service President Donald Trump on June 19 inspected an upgraded Boeing 747 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the aircraft moved closer to entering service as part of the Air Force One fleet. The aircraft, gifted by Qatar, has undergone extensive modifications by L3Harris Technologies. The jet has completed flight testing and now features a red, white, dark blue and gold livery selected by Trump. The addition provides a more modern aircraft for presidential travel, accommodating the president, senior aides, security personnel and members of the media. While officials…
Andy Green Targets Hydrogen Speed Record With JCB Hydromax Andy Green made history in 1997 when he broke the sound barrier in the jet-powered Thrust SSC. Now, the former Royal Air Force fighter pilot is pursuing a different milestone with a vehicle powered by hydrogen rather than traditional fuels. At 63, Green still holds the land speed world record of 763.035 mph (1,227.985 kph). However, his latest challenge focuses on demonstrating the potential of hydrogen-powered internal combustion technology. He describes the JCB Hydromax as the “coolest zero-carbon racecar ever created”. The 32-foot-long vehicle will attempt to surpass the diesel speed…
Sweden Challenges Tesla FSD Approval Over Speed Limit Concerns A growing dispute over automated driving technology is shaping discussions within the European Union, as Swedish transport authorities push back against the wider rollout of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. The debate centres on whether the software should be permitted on EU roads while retaining functionality that allows vehicles to exceed posted speed limits. According to a regulatory letter dated April 30, Sweden’s Transport Administration has urged European authorities to reject approval of the system unless Tesla removes the feature that enables drivers to set the vehicle above legal speed limits.…
Art Basel Bets On Digital Art As Market Gains Momentum The world’s largest art fair is placing a significant wager on the future of digital creativity. This year, Art Basel has expanded its focus on digital art through a dedicated exhibition called Zero 10, reflecting growing confidence that the sector is poised for substantial growth. Digital art encompasses a broad range of creative works, including screen-based installations, video art, computer-generated paintings, coded artworks and creations developed using artificial intelligence. As technology continues to shape modern culture, the art world is increasingly embracing these forms as a legitimate and valuable part…
U.S. Concerns Grow Over Possible ASML Chipmaking Machine Transfer To China The United States has raised concerns with ASML over the possibility that one of the Dutch company’s most advanced chipmaking machines may have reached China in breach of export restrictions led by Washington. According to a Bloomberg News report published on Thursday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick conveyed those concerns during a series of meetings with senior executives at ASML. The discussions focused on whether a high-end semiconductor manufacturing system could have been transferred to China despite strict controls designed to limit access to advanced chip production technology. Washington…
Ukrainian Drone Makers Target Japan And Taiwan Amid Asia Defence Boom Ukrainian drone manufacturers are expanding their focus into Asia as regional governments increase defence spending and seek proven battlefield technologies. In April, the chief executive of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, travelled to Tokyo to present a proposal to Japanese officials and defence contractors. The company’s message was clear: build large numbers of Ukrainian-designed drones to strengthen regional security and support allied defence efforts. Just days before those meetings, U.S. troops used UFORCE’s waterborne drones to sink a vessel during a military exercise conducted near the meeting…
New Electrolyte Additive Could Boost Performance Of Zinc-Ion Batteries Scientists have developed a new electrolyte additive that could significantly improve the durability, safety and affordability of rechargeable zinc-ion batteries, potentially accelerating their adoption in renewable energy storage and grid-scale applications. Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have attracted growing interest as a low-cost, safe and environmentally sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, their commercial deployment has remained limited due to persistent challenges such as zinc dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution reactions, corrosion and poor long-term cycling stability. Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute under the…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates Jabil’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Pune Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, alongside Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated Jabil Inc.’s advanced manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon in Pune on 17 June 2026. The new facility is expected to strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem while supporting exports and creating significant employment opportunities. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including senior leader Dilip Walse Patil, Dnyaneshwar Katke, Jabil Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Andy Priestley, government officials and members of the Jabil team. AI Data Centres Drive New Manufacturing Opportunities Speaking at…
Noam Shazeer Leaves Google To Join OpenAI Noam Shazeer, a vice president of engineering at Google and co-lead of its Gemini artificial intelligence models, said on Wednesday that he will leave the company to join OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The move highlights the intense competition among leading artificial intelligence firms as they race to develop more advanced AI models and attract top talent. As companies invest heavily in research and development, experienced leaders and researchers have become increasingly valuable across the industry. Shazeer announced the decision on X, where he reflected on his time at Google and expressed enthusiasm…