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US builds a $100 million African drone base to fight Boko Haram
The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it is investing $100 million in a drone base located in Agadez, in central Niger. The base will serve as a central surveillance hub in the fight against both Boko Haram and roaming militant groups linked to al Qaeda.
Microsoft's car sensor sees beyond cameras and radar
Microsoft has teamed up with automated driving firm, IAV to create a sensor that "sees" what cameras and radar might not pick up. Using Azure and Windows 10, the CHAD (connected highly automated driving) vehicle not only lets drivers access Cortana and Skype, but also locates pedestrians hidden from view based on a connection between their smartphone or Microsoft Band 2 (or you know, other connected wearable) and a connected stop light.
