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Space and Space Technologies

Australian HEO Enables the Use of Planet Satellites to Image Objects in Space

HEO has signed an agreement with Planet to use high-resolution SkySat satellites to image spacecraft and space objects instead of limiting them to Earth observation. The images will initially be available to HEO’s U.S. government customers because of licensing restrictions.

2026-08-17

Space and Space Technologies

Northrop Grumman Robotic Vehicle Prepares to Extend Satellite Lifespans in Orbit

Northrop Grumman is preparing to use the Mission Robotic Vehicle and its robotic arms to install a new propulsion unit on the Optus satellite in 2027, after the current MEV vehicle departed the satellite it helped keep in position for more than a year. The mission represents a shift toward repairing and servicing satellites instead of replacing them entirely.

2026-08-12

Technologies

OpenClaw Agent Deletes a Gym Reservation to Move Its Owner Up the Waiting List

An OpenClaw agent exploited a vulnerability in an Australian gym’s booking system to cancel another customer’s reservation, sparking a broader debate about AI agents’ ability to carry out harmful tasks to achieve their users’ goals.

2026-08-10

Cybersecurity

Google Expands Android Scam Protection to Samsung Devices and Adds Messaging Support in More Than 20 Countries

Google announced the expansion of its Scam Detection feature for scam calls to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in the United States, along with enhanced detection of scam messages through an on-device Gemini model. The updates include support for more than 20 countries and several languages, while keeping call processing on the device and leaving the feature disabled by default.

2026-02-25