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Radio frequency sensors can listen in to the well-known drone frequencies to detect communication protocols that are specific to each particular drone model. The recent spate of unidentified drone sightings in the U. S., including some near sensitive locations such as airports and military installations, has caused significant public concern.

With the right setup, RSS is still one of the most empowering ways to control your online content consumption. Imagine having a single app to keep up with your favorite news sources, YouTube channels, newsletters, and blogs, all in an easy-to-read format with no social media algorithms deciding what you see.

Russia central bank governor Elvira NabiullinaVladimir Pesnya/Epsilon/Getty ImagesRussia's central bank has kept the key interest rate at 21%, bucking expectations of a hike to 23%. Russia's top central banker said she is eyeing "excessive cooling" in the economy. Russia's high interest rates are impacting business investments and profits, business leaders complain.

Apple is reportedly developing smart home locks with face recognition tech. Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesApple is developing smart home locks with face recognition tech. This move aligns with Apple's growing interest in the home devices market. Apple's device would compete with Google's Nest and Amazon's Ring in home security. Apple is reportedly working on bringing its facial recognition technology to home security.

"Black Myth: Wukong," an incredibly popular video game in China, dominated the country's social media when it was released in August. VCG/VCG via Getty ImagesChina's internet isn't happy that "Wukong Sun: Black Legend" is due for release on Nintendo's store. It's a 2D platformer game with art and a title that resembles "Black Myth: Wukong."Immensely popular in China, the game has an ardent player base that is fiercely defending the title."Black Myth: Wukong," the high-profile video game that earned superstar status in China, has a new titular competitor on the market: a side-scrolling platformer in which the Monkey King bashes through monsters of ancient legend."Wukong Sun: Black Legend," published by Global Game Studio, is now listed for preorder on Nintendo's store for its Switch console — much to the chagrin of China's social media.

"It's not a pragmatic deal because frankly, the synergies between the two companies are difficult to find," Carlos Ghosn, the disgraced ex-CEO of Nissan, told Bloomberg on Friday. Joseph Eid/AFP via Getty ImagesNissan and Honda are reportedly considering a merger. But former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said the move suggests that Nissan is in "panic mode.""There is practically no complementarity between the two companies," Ghosn told Bloomberg on Friday.