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Photo: Mark Hirsch (Getty Images)There’s plenty of names that probably come to mind when one thinks of satellite operators, but odds are a tractor company isn’t at the top of that list. John Deere wants to change that.The 186-year-old U.S.-basedagricultural giant first revealed its interest in exploring satellite tech late last year but now says it’s finalizing an agreement with an industry partner to make that interest a reality. In a recent interview with CNBC, John Deere CEO Jahmy Hindman said that partnership could…

Image: DysonEarly last year, Dyson announced its V15 Detect cordless vacuum that introduced a laser on the cleaning head to illuminate dust and dirt particles so it was more obvious when floors were properly cleaned. Its follow-up is finally here. Now called the Gen5detect, it gains a brighter laser while finally getting rid of the trigger.The Gen5detect is far from a complete redesign of Dyson’s cordless vacuums. The company hasmore or less settled on a design where the dust bin can now only be emptied after removing…

Digital license plates have become legal for all cars in California, after a trial with a select number of drivers that’s lasted almost four years, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Times. Why would anyone want a digital license plate? Users can change the messaging at the bottom of their plates through a phone app, and even give safety notices and alerts, such as marking the car as stolen.There’s currently just one company, a firm called Reviver, authorized to offer digital license plates to California…

People walk down a flooded street as they evacuate their homes after the area was flooded during Hurricane Harvey on August 28, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images)Climate change-fueled natural disasters, from wildfires to floods, are affecting more Americans every year. Many people are caught off guard by emergencies in their communities, but there are ways to prepare that can help you protect your life and health when the worst happens.One way crucial step is to have an emergency go bag, or go kit.…

An illustration of the inflatable structures buried in lunar regolith. Illustration: Thomas Herzig et al.Humans are going back to the Moon and this time they’re seeking to stay. NASA’s Artemis program promotes a sustainable vision of people living on and around the lunar surface, prompting some truly innovative ideas about how we might make that happen. A group of researchers envisionsinflatable greenhouse structures that are connected to one another to form a “village,” with large mirrors mounted on top to provide…

Hacker Sick Code bypassed John Deere’s dealer authentication requirements. Image: Mark Hirsch (Getty Images)A hacker named Sick Codes has demonstrated a way to jailbreak John Deere tractors, which could allow farmers the opportunity to self-repair their equipment. When you think of technological innovations, your mind might not immediately jump to the agriculture sector. As farming and agriculture continue to automate, John Deere has found a sneaky digitally gate keep diagnosis of faulty tractor parts to ensure that…