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The best Apple Watch deals right now include 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, our top pick in our guide to the best Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the latest Black Titanium color option is 10% off, and the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) is up to 40% off. Two years since launchBlack Friday Apple Watch FAQsWhat's the best Apple Watch? Check out our Apple Watch SE (2022) review and our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review. We've encountered people who can't live without the always-on display on the Apple Watch Series and Ultra models and others who don't mind the feature's exclusion on the Apple Watch SE.

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☆ Elon Musk says human-piloted fighter jets like the F-35 are obsolete. Drone tech can't yet fill the gap.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Ryan Pickrell | Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the Ukraine war, drones are surveilling and striking enemy vehicles and troop positions. Four years ago, the SpaceX founder said a remotely controlled uncrewed fighter would be a better alternative to the F-35 and argued the future is autonomous drone warfare. AdvertisementIn the Ukraine war, drones have been a priority for combatants, but Ukraine still seeks Western fighter aircraft. Some former pilots and warfighting analysts say the US military should combine drones and crewed fighter aircraft. In this situation, uncrewed systems enhance crewed systems and vice versa.

Persons: Elon Musk, Eric Schmidt, Musk, SERGEI SUPINSKY, That's, Justin Bronk, Guy Snodgrass, Andrej Tarfila, Lockheed Martin, Mark Gunzinger, Bronk, Gunzinger Organizations: Army, Trump's Department, SpaceX, Getty, Royal United Services Institute, uncrewed, Lockheed, BI, US Air Force, Concepts, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Locations: Ukraine, Kyiv, Western, AFP

☆ Astronauts had to shut down a Russian space station module due to ‘unusual odor’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Jackie Wattles | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The odor — along with “droplets” the cosmonauts, or Russian astronauts, said they observed — likely resulted from “outgassing from materials inside the (Russian) Progress spacecraft,” NASA said in a statement to CNN Monday afternoon. “For any detailed information on what caused the unusual odor, please contact (Russian space agency) Roscosmos,” Humphries said. Continuing saga on the ISSNASA said in its Sunday statement that, after the Russian cosmonauts noticed the odor, they shut down the hatch that connects the 16-foot-long and 8.4-foot-wide Poisk module to the rest of the space station. The space station has hosted rotating crews of cosmonauts and astronauts — hailing from more than 20 countries — since the year 2000 in separate but connected Russian and US sections. In addition to Roscosmos, those partners include the Canadian Space Agency, European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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☆ 33-year-old once worked 100-hour weeks to save $40,000 for his robotics startup—now it's worth $633 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Such a company would be a major longshot: Loosararian had very little work experience or seed money, and no tech industry connections. After graduating college in 2013, Loosararian co-founded Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics. He worked 100-hour weeks to save "$30,000 or $40,000" and fund his startup's first few years of existence, he says. Today, Gecko Robotics is a fast-growing robotics company with $220 million in funding, including a $100 million fundraising round last year that valued Gecko at $633 million. CNBC Make It: Did you immediately believe you had a major tech startup on your hands after building a successful robot in college?

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Those travelers need to get their gates fast and the moving sidewalk wasn’t doing it. The economics of airport moving walkwaysSome experts point to high maintenance costs for removing the moving sidewalks. A group of German economics professors released an extensive study earlier this year about airport moving sidewalks. “The design of Denver International Airport is such that our moving walkways run where our gates are located. Aleinikoff said that while he doesn’t think moving sidewalks are inherently unsafe, they do require regular maintenance, and he says the “teeth” at the end of the moving sidewalks can be “pretty sharp.” Gow has, Aleinikoff said, made a full recovery.

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☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Nike, Microsoft, Flutter, Amazon, Arm, Affirm, AbbVie & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs initiates Flutter as buy Goldman said the online gambling company is well positioned. " Redburn Atlantic Equities reiterates Microsoft as buy The firm said investors should buy the dip in Microsoft shares. Baird upgrades KinderCare to outperform from neutral Baird said investors should buy the dip in shares of the daycare company. Baird upgrades Bright Horizons to outperform from neutral Baird said the daycare company is well positioned. Baird upgrades Elastic to outperform from neutral Baird said the software company is an AI beneficiary.

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☆ NFL issues security warning to players after break-ins at homes of Mahomes, Kelce and other pro athletes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Chris Boyette | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —After recent burglaries at homes of professional athletes – including Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce – the NFL has issued a security bulletin to teams and the players union warning that “organized and skilled groups” are increasingly targeting players’ residences for such crimes. The memo, issued Wednesday and obtained by CNN, warns that players across multiple sports leagues are being targeted. Perpetrators “appear to exploit team schedules to target athletes’ homes on game days,” and appear to be using public records, social media, media reports and surveillance to gather information on their targets, it says. That home belongs to Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback, CNN affiliates KCTV and KSHB reported. Burglaries reported at NBA players’ homesReports of burglaries at the homes of NBA players have also recently emerged.

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☆ Biden is scrambling to change the war in Ukraine before Trump takes over
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementJoe Biden is taking last-minute measures to support Ukraine before leaving things to Donald Trump. He finally let Ukraine use US missiles to strike inside Russia and approved anti-personnel mines. These moves appear aimed at changing the war before Trump — who seems to want most to end the conflict as soon as possible — takes office. Biden, whose administration has sent billions of dollars in weaponry to Ukraine, recently lifted long-held restrictions on Kyiv's use of American-made longer-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. And during a press briefing that same day, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine.

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☆ Zhuhai airshow: Stealth fighters and a massive mothership drone: the high-tech weapons China has unveiled
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

J35-A stealth fighterMore than a decade in the making, China’s much-anticipated new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, is widely seen as part of Beijing’s bid to match the United States’ stealth fighter capabilities. The HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system is among the most anticipated new weapons displayed at the airshow in Zhuhai, China. The Chinese military's new unmanned aerial vehicle, "Jetank," is displayed at the Zhuhai airshow on Nov. 12, 2024. It comes with folding tailfins, a design that allows for more compact stowage to fit the country’s stealth fighter jets. A Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft flies during the airshow in Zhuhai, China on November 14, 2024.

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Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals of 2024 from some of our favorite retailers, like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot and REI. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday deals | More early Black Friday sales | How I picked the best early Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best early Black Friday deals of 2024To find the best early Black Friday deals, I combed through dozens of discounts across retailers. Best early Black Friday salesHere are the best early Black Friday sales to know about. How I found the best early Black Friday dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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☆ Urban areas are getting hotter. A startup from one of the world’s hottest cities wants to help
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Amy Gunia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The urban heat island effect means that city temperatures can be several degrees higher than nearby rural regions. But detailed information about urban temperatures is scarce. Today, his company FortyGuard is focused on leveraging data and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to provide a detailed view of urban temperature dynamics. Ren said what’s most important about urban heat information is how it will be used. “The question is really, who will be the end user of your data, and who will put such urban heat information into their practices?” she says.

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☆ Smart ring leader Oura plans international push as CEO touts new features and thinking on hardware
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Oura Ring 4 Courtesy: OuraLISBON — Samsung's foray into smart rings isn't concerning the boss of the product category's pioneer, Oura — in fact, Tom Hale says he's seeing a boost in business. Oura's flagship product is the Oura Ring 4, a device known as a smart ring. Founded in Finland in 2013, the company has been called a pioneer by analysts in the smart ring space. CCS Insight forecasts Oura will end the year with a 49% market share in smart rings. New hardware and AIWhile Oura only sells rings currently, Hale sees the company developing new products in the future.

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☆ Waymo opens robotaxis to anyone in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jennifer Elias | Jennifer Covers Google Parent Company Alphabet Inc. | Silicon Valley Culture For Cnbc.Com In San Francisco. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Alphabet-owned Waymo is removing the waitlist for its self-driving service in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet. With more than 3.8 million people, LA marks the third and largest city where the company’s robotaxi service is now fully available. “Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles along for the ride,” Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, said in a news release Tuesday. Waymo closed a $5.6 billion funding round in October to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S. Waymo in September announced that it partnered with Uber to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in 2025.

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☆ Chinese military displays upgraded Z-20 helicopter at Zhuhai air show
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The Pentagon’s latest public report on China’s military modernization, released in October 2023, noted a naval version of the Z-20 was under development. The exhibition showcases the latest in Chinese military aviation, some seen for the first time in public. He said he expected the Z-20 to soon become the standard naval and anti-submarine helicopter, given its ability to land on ships ranging from corvettes and destroyers to aircraft carriers. Tuesday’s display followed state media reports in May that the Z-20 now had an assault capability and that anti-submarine versions were being developed. In its latest annual assessment of international military deployments, the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies notes that China has fielded 15 Z-20 helicopters for search and rescue work.

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☆ China just showed off its answer to America's F-35 stealth fighter — the new J-35A
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

China showed off its new stealth aircraft, including the fifth-gen J-35A. AdvertisementChina just debuted its newest fifth-generation stealth aircraft, which appears to be its answer to the American F-35. Related storiesFor stealth fighters, the US has the F-22 Raptor and F-35, and the latter is used by allies around the world. Among stealth aircraft, there are also stealth bombers like the American B-2 Spirit and B-21 Raider and a number of stealth drones. Stealth aircraft have features to reduce or obscure their signature on radars, making them difficult to detect.

Persons: —, Lockheed Martin, Wang Yongqing, Wang, Maj, Gina Sabric, Roger Wicker, Eric Schmitt Organizations: Service, China International Aviation, Aerospace, People's Liberation Army News Communication, Shenyang Aircraft Design, Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, Pentagon, Air Force, Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Cyber Conference, 10th Air Force, Getty, US, US Air Force, Stealth, Taiwan Locations: China, Zhuhai, Russia, Pacific, Taiwan

☆ Buy this chipmaker as demand for autos chips picks up, Loop Capital says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Pia Singh | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

NXP Semiconductors has a strong growth runway ahead, according to Loop Capital. Analyst Gary Mobley initiated coverage of the Netherlands-based semiconductor manufacturing and design company with a buy rating and $300 price target. That forecast suggests more than 32% upside for the stock, which is down more than 1% year to date. Now, with the stock at current levels, it may be an attractive entry point for investors, Mobley said. "NXPI checks many of these boxes in automotive secular growth drivers," he said.

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☆ Activist investor Elliott Management has $5 billion Honeywell stake, seeks breakup
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Activist investor Elliott Management has a $5 billion-plus stake in Honeywell , and it is pushing the industrial conglomerate to break itself up into two companies. Elliott managing partner Jesse Cohn and partner Marc Steinberg wrote in a Tuesday letter that "the conglomerate structure that once suited Honeywell no longer does." Elliott believes that dividing Honeywell into two companies could unlock upside of as much as 75% over the next two years. In the past, Cohn and Steinberg wrote, Honeywell's carefully assembled businesses had previously driven "consistent" margin improvements. A Honeywell spokesperson said that the company and its board "acknowledge and appreciate the perspectives of all our shareholders."

Persons: Elliott, Jesse Cohn, Marc Steinberg, Vimal Kapur, Cohn, Steinberg, Honeywell's Organizations: Honeywell, Elliott Management, Aerospace Locations: Morristown , New Jersey

☆ Waymo opens robotaxi service to anyone in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Alphabet -owned Waymo is removing the waitlist for its self-driving service in Los Angeles, marking its largest expansion yet. With more than 3.8 million people, LA marks the third and largest city where the company's robotaxi service is now fully available. "Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles along for the ride," Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, said in a news release Tuesday. Waymo closed a $5.6 billion funding round in October to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S. Waymo in September announced that it partnered with Uber to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in 2025.

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☆ A research boat will scan the seabed to help search for those missing in Spain’s floods
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to take on a new job: Helping in the increasingly desperate search for the missing from Spain’s floods. Carrera, 60, is head of the fleet of the research vessels run by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography, a government-funded science center under the umbrella of the Spanish National Research Council. The boat also helped research the impact from the lava flow that reached the sea from the 2021 La Palma volcano eruption in Spain’s Canary Islands. Finding a body at sea, Carrera said, is highly unlikely. Those findings will contribute to initiatives by other Spanish research centers to study Spain’s deadliest floods of the century.

Persons: Pablo Carrera, ” Carrera, Emilio Morenatti, David Ramos, Carrera, CESAR MANSO, “ Organizations: Associated Press, Getty, Spanish Institute of Oceanography, Spanish National Research Council Locations: Spanish, Valencia, Carrera, Alicante, Spain’s, Palma, Canary, AFP, Spain, Valencian, Turis

The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are enhanced versions of the excellent Pixel 9. The new camera oval on the Pixel 9 Pro phones juts out more than the rear cameras of previous Pixel phones. The Pixel 9 Pro XL (left) has a 6.8-inch display, while the Pixel 9 Pro (right) has a 6.3-inch display. The Pixel 9 Pro XL, with a 6.8-inch display, is a no-brainer for anyone who prefers larger Google Pixel phones or larger Android phones. See our guides to the best Pixel 9 Pro XL cases and best Pixel 9 Pro cases for extra protection.

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☆ Tesla, Alphabet or GM? A breakdown of the autonomous driving battle and how to trade it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Autonomous driving is at a pivotal juncture, with several companies vying for leadership in a sector that promises to revolutionize transportation. While Tesla (TSLA) has dominated the autonomous vehicle headlines with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, it may not be the best autonomous driving investment. Waymo: A leader in the autonomous race Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet , has long been a frontrunner in the autonomous driving sector. Tesla's FSD software relies primarily on optical cameras, supported by advanced AI algorithms to interpret the road environment. The value autonomous driving adds to stock Currently, Alphabet, GM, and Tesla are not generating meaningful revenue from autonomous driving or robotics technology.

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☆ How Missile Defense Works (and Why It Fails)
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Agnes Chang | Samuel Granados | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

How Missile Defense Works (and Why It Fails) Iran fired two of the largest barrages of ballistic missiles ever at Israel this year. Neither attack caused major damage, but some Israeli and American officials said it may have been a Here’s why stopping a ballistic missile attack is hard. A defensive missile called an interceptor must be fired soon after that to reach the incoming missile in time. Israel’s best-known defense system, the Iron Dome, was built to stop short-range rockets, and is too slow and limited when it comes to ballistic missiles. Interceptor Enemy missile Kill vehicle Re-entry vehicle SPACE ATMOSPHERE Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Interceptor Kill vehicle SPACE ATMOSPHERE Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Kill vehicle Gimbaled sensor Rear thruster Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Kill vehicle Gimbaled sensor Rear thruster Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Warhead Enemy missile Re-entry vehicle Warhead Layers of defense Layers of defense Both an interceptor and an enemy missile shed the boosters that power them into space.

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