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Iran’s previous attempts at creating an indigenous UAV fleet have been rather, well, comical . However, with recent sightings of a this medium-altitude, long-endurance flyer in the skies over Damascus, Iran’s drone program may have finally reached the big time.

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Yesterday, a 14-year-old Dutch Twitter user learned the hard way that airlines don’t take bomb threats lightly. And after blowing up Twitter feeds everywhere, @queendemetriax_ has officially been arrested by the Rotterdam police.

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There are plenty of wireless boombox solutions out there, but not all of them deliver great sound. I’ve heard some pretty lame sounds coming of the more affordable speakers, but if you’re looking for a wireless solution for your home, you might want to check out these new speakers from Microlab.

The Microlab FC60BT speakers offer Bluetooth/NFC connectivity and have a subwoofer, as well as two stereo satellite speakers, which sit on clear stands instead of box enclosures, which the company claims will reduce harmonic distortions. The system provides a total of 105 Watts of power and comes with an RF remote control, which works from any place in your room.

The FC60BT doesn’t come cheap though, as it’s retail price is $449(USD). The system will ship starting this May.

Kyocera has just installed what they call a “Solar Cycle Station for EV (electric vehicles)” at the headquarters of Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. which is located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Kyocera designed and constructed this particular system in order for solar-generated power to juice up electric vehicles, and it also doubles up as an emergency power source in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake, helping contribute to the efficient use of clean energy as well as disaster prevention.

Kyocera’s “Solar Cycle Station” has been touted to be an environmentally friendly solar-powered recharging station, where it was first mooted to help out electric-assisted bicycles at the beginning of this decade. It was in 2012 that the company began to supply the Solar Cycle Station for EV, where it has been modified and improved to power electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Carrying the dual mission of protecting the environment and saving electricity costs, Shintec Hozumi decided to install a 230kW Kyocera solar power generating system on its headquarters’ rooftop, so that the entire building will be able to draw from at least one source of clean energy. We do hope to see such initiatives take place on a mass scale in the future, that is for sure. [Press Release]

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If there is one thing that any cubicle drone would need to spruce up his or her workspace, then a fern or small cactus would be perfect. After all, a little bit of green never hurt anyone, and some green would definitely add color and life to the vicinity. Unfortunately, not everyone has green fingers, which is why when you come across something like the £49.99 Parrot Flower Power, it might be worth checking out.

With the Parrot Flower Power, it is as though there is a highly experienced gardener right on the spot at your disposal. This particular device will be able to discover and tend to the specific needs of your plants, making you more like the helping hand to the device, than the other way around. It is capable of measuring all the important characteristics and details such as moisture, temperature, light and fertilizer levels, before it synchronizes with your smartphone over Bluetooth to let you know what is lacking. For those who find it difficult to even take care of a cactus, then the Parrot Flower Power is the answer to their prayers when it comes to prolonging life in a pot. The Parrot Flower Power runs on a single AAA battery that ought to give it approximately half a year’s worth of battery life.
[ Parrot Flower Power helps keep your leaved friend happy copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]