This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The U.S. military is closing in on its high-energy laser ...

A U.S. Army M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle equipped with a BlueHalo LOCUST Laser Weapon System, April 2025. (U.S. Army) Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Laser Wars, a newsletter about ...

Got an old Sega joystick lying around? Watch as we transform it into a custom game controller that works with your PC and mobile! This DIY project is packed with cool tips and clever hacks. #DIY ...

When a high-intensity laser interacts with plasma, the charged particles typically oscillate back and forth like waves on the ocean. But what if the laser itself could twist like a whirlpool?

BEIJING, June 29 (Reuters) - China added 20 Japanese entities on Monday to its export control list for dual-use items, preventing Chinese firms from selling to them without prior approval, citing ...

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William Parks is a Game Rant editor who specializes in puzzle games, indie releases, Nintendo titles, and completion-focused guide coverage. Since joining Game Rant in 2019, he has written and edited ...

Sony has unveiled the LYTIA 610, a new smartphone camera sensor aimed at improving zoom photography and video recording. The sensor introduces a redesigned pixel arrangement that promises sharper ...

Boeing's laser system intended for dual-use in power beaming and aerial defense sits in the field for testing. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory works with Boeing and the U.S. Army in testing the ...