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Yesterday, several employees at the Pentagon got a pop-up on their computers inviting them to use a new artificial intelligence tool developed for the War Department. Some were skeptical, wondering if the invitation was part of a cybersecurity test. But by this morning, those concerns were gone — posters around the Pentagon and an email from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured everyone that the new tool is not only legit, but that he wants everybody to start using it.  “I am pleased to introduce GenAI.mil, a secure generative AI platform for every member of the Department of War,” Hegseth…

Palmetto State Armory has just bullpuped the Jakl with the new Olcan, available as complete rifles and standalone lowers.The long-awaited bullpup conversion kit for the PSA Jakl is finally here, and it’s called the Olcan. Available as either a complete rifle or as a standalone lower for mating with your Jakl upper, the Olcan was one of the winners of PSA’s concept gun poll from SHOT Show. Its release doesn’t just introduce another bullpup option to the market, but it gives Jakl owners a cool way to shorten their rifle without compromising ballistics.For 5.56 Jakl uppers, the Olcan lower will…

There is no shortage of massage guns on the market. You can find massagers that range in price from $50 to well over $500, but they’re all fairly similar in form and function. For the most part, every massager you’ll find is vaguely shaped like a gun and uses percussive force to massage muscle tissue. The Rally Orbital Massager ($499) breaks this trend with a unique wand-shaped design and, more importantly, an amazing rotational motion instead of percussion. In lieu of the usual handle-and-barrel style, the Rally is somewhat shaped like a Maglite flashlight, featuring a handle and a thicker…

ORLANDO, Fla. — December 8, 2025 — Ti Defense emerged as a standout innovator at I/ITSEC 2025, drawing significant industry and customer attention with the debut of its Military Virtual Trainer (MVT). From December 1–6, Ti Defense showcased its “Built by Warfighters for Warfighters” approach, demonstrating new solutions designed to fill critical training gaps in marksmanship, decision-making, and joint fires. The MVT system offers a unified platform built on three pillars of training: Shooter: Marksmanship and weapon skills development. Judgment: Use-of-force and decision-making scenarios. Shockwave: Joint Fires Training. “The overwhelming interest we received at I/ITSEC confirms that the industry is ready for a new…

While foam rollers are great, it’s hard to beat the healing power of a massage. Over the past five or so years, percussive therapy has changed how gym-goers and physical therapists treat soreness and chronic pain and relieve the buildup of lactic acid. Best of all, quality percussion massagers (a.k.a. massage guns) are a portable, powerful, one-time investment. Percussion massagers are a staple in the fitness world. They are designed to loosen muscle knots, improve blood flow, help alleviate soreness, and reduce inflammation. While scientific evidence of these claims is mixed at best, the anecdotal evidence from athletes of all stripes (skiers, runners,…

DoD’s innovation unit and AUVSI, a leading autonomous innovation industry group, validate expanded portfolio of Silvus NDAA-compliant radios for secure use in unmanned missions CHICAGO – December 9, 2025 – Silvus Technologies (Silvus), a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company and a global leader in advanced wireless networking solutions, today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has added the StreamCaster 4400 Enhanced (SC4400E) mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) radio to its Blue UAS Framework, a rigorous testing and certification program that approves technologies for use in U.S. military unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. The Association of…

It all starts with a massive jump over one of Australia’s road trains in the outback, followed by a grind jump, and then somehow gets more unhinged from there. No, this is not an action sports video; it’s the latest Hoonigan Gymkhana film, the third starring Travis Pastrana. The new Gymkhana is called Aussie Shred, and is set in the land that coined the term “hoon.” Iconic locations like Sydney’s Harbour, Bathurst’s Mount Panorama, and the outback are all featured in the film. Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo While the location is notable on many levels — not being able to…

The calendar year always ends in a flurry of gift guides, special seasonal gear, and retrospective recaps. But tucked within the holiday melee is the running industry’s annual gathering to unveil the very latest innovations in gear and accessories. Headlining the show are all the hottest new shoe reveal from all the major brands — Nike, On Running, HOKA, and many more. To get the scoop, we scoured the aisles over the 3-day event and met with dozens of brands. In addition to seeing some of the wildest advancements in tech and design, we also came away with the definitive guide…

Milwaukee has announced a new compact-looking multi-functional utility knife, 48-22-1517, which features a prying bar at the end. The Milwaukee compact utility knife is retractable with 3 positions, and can be used with standard blades. The pry bar at the end was designed for pulling nails and staples, as well as prying and scraping tasks. It also has a cutting slot. There’s a pocket clip on the reverse side, and of course a bottle opener. From the company that brought the world the Fastback, this looks to be a great little tool.  I imagine that these will sell well as…

While getting stuck in muck is rare — it does occasionally happen. An experienced hiker found that out the hard way in Arches National Park on Sunday, when a normal day on the trail turned into a scary ordeal. Austin Dirks, 33, was walking through the upper end of the park’s Courthouse Wash area just before sunrise when his left leg broke through what he assumed was solid ground. He was able to remove his leg, only to step more firmly onto the right leg, which felt like he “had stepped into concrete,” according to an interview with local news station…