All articles tagged with #airdrop
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google is preparing to expand AirDrop support via Quick Share beyond Pixel 10 series to include Pixel 9 series, as indicated by new system files found in Android Canary builds, though the feature has not yet been activated for Pixel 9 devices.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Washington Post
Israel has been conducting covert operations in Syria, including airdropping weapons and aid to local militias, to influence the new Syrian government following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Tom's Guide
Microsoft has introduced a new Phone Link feature that allows iPhone users to wirelessly share files with Windows PCs, similar to Apple's AirDrop. This feature is currently available to Windows Insiders and will eventually roll out to more users. It requires the Link to Windows app on iOS 16 or higher and works with Windows 10 and 11. This development bridges the gap for users who own both iPhones and Windows PCs, offering seamless file sharing without needing a MacBook.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AMBCrypto News
The MOVE cryptocurrency, an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution, surged by 60% following its airdrop, which distributed 1 billion tokens to early participants. The token, which uses the Move Virtual Machine for rapid transaction finality, was launched on Binance with a market cap of $1.6 billion. The airdrop and subsequent trading activity have driven significant interest and demand, with MOVE poised for further gains, targeting price levels of $1.47 and $1.74.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Decrypt
The crypto gaming sector is bustling with activity, highlighted by the launch of "Super Doginals," a Dogecoin-based retro brawler game, and the announcement of a token launch for the Telegram game "Major" on The Open Network. Additionally, the battle royale game "Off the Grid" is distributing $3,000 daily to top players and hosting a $600,000 tournament. Other notable developments include Fableborne's network switch, Nifty Island's airdrop details, and Animoca Brands' funding for Mocaverse.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
At least 12 Palestinians drowned off the northern Gaza coast while attempting to retrieve airdropped aid parcels that had landed in the sea, sparking criticism of the method of aid delivery. Human rights groups have condemned airdrops as inefficient and degrading, urging Israeli authorities to lift controls on land crossings into the enclave. The deaths occurred a day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz rejecting the demand. The Pentagon confirmed that three bundles of aid out of the 80 delivered during the US airdrop over Gaza had landed in the sea due to parachute malfunctions. The incident has prompted calls for regional leaders to intervene and provide assistance to the people of Gaza.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stars and Stripes
Parachutes failed to deploy on five pallets of humanitarian aid dropped by U.S. Air Force cargo planes into Gaza, with no damage reported; U.S. officials are assessing the cause of the malfunctions and potential preventive measures, following an earlier incident that resulted in casualties. The airdrop mission involved 80 bundles of food and water to aid Palestinians in Gaza, where over 2 million people are displaced due to ongoing conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Jordanian military cargo planes are set to airdrop aid over Gaza, joining aircraft from Germany, Egypt, and the United States in providing humanitarian assistance to the region devastated by Israel's recent bombing. Two Jordanian maintenance engineers prepare the aircraft for the mission, which will involve a US turboprop C-130 Hercules, commonly used for airdropping troops and aid into remote areas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Associated Press journalists aboard a US military plane witnessed the airdrop of three tons of humanitarian aid over the destroyed Gaza Strip, where Israeli warplanes and ground troops have conducted a devastating campaign. The airdrops are part of an international effort to provide aid to the region, as ground transport has been hindered by political and security concerns. Despite skepticism from UN officials and rights groups, the US plans to continue the airdrops and construct a sea bridge for aid delivery. The situation in Gaza is dire, with a quarter of the population on the brink of starvation, and recent airdrops aim to provide relief to those in need.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
AP reporters aboard a US military plane witnessed the airdropping of three tons of humanitarian aid over the destroyed Gaza Strip, where Israeli airstrikes and ground operations have left many in desperate need. The airdrops are part of an international effort to bypass challenges in ground transportation of aid into Gaza, with the US planning to construct a sea bridge in the coming weeks. Despite concerns about the effectiveness and safety of airdrops, the deliveries aim to provide crucial assistance to a population on the brink of starvation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NDTV
A humanitarian airdrop in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to 10 others when the parachutes carrying aid failed to open. The United States and Jordan have been conducting airdrops in the region to assist those facing dire conditions after months of war. The government media office in Hamas-run Gaza criticized the airdrops as "futile," while the United Nations emphasized the need for more land deliveries to reach Gaza through additional border crossings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Five people, including two children, were crushed to death in northern Gaza after an airdropped aid package's parachute failed to deploy, with 11 others injured. Multiple countries, including the US, dropped aid packages over Gaza to help residents within the embattled region. A UN official warned that airdropped aid packages are not sufficient and should only be used as a "last resort," as more than half a million Gazans are on the brink of famine. The US military plans to build a temporary port along Gaza’s coast to distribute humanitarian aid, and the Israeli military has agreed to the humanitarian pier.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Five children were reportedly killed in the Gaza Strip by a humanitarian aid airdrop, with several civilians also injured, prompting criticism from the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health. Bystander footage showed an aircraft dropping packages via parachutes, and while the U.S. denied involvement in the airdrop, it conducted a separate one without casualties. The Gaza Ministry of Health reported deaths from malnutrition and dehydration amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and called for the immediate opening of land crossings to prevent famine. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees-West Bank criticized airdrops as dangerous and inefficient, advocating for a cease-fire to ensure aid reaches those in need. Israel and the U.N. have disputed accusations regarding aid delivery, and President Joe Biden announced an "emergency" military mission to construct a port in the Mediterranean Sea for humanitarian aid to Gaza during his State of the Union speech.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Five people were killed and several injured in Gaza after a humanitarian airdrop's parachute failed to open, causing a pallet to crash into a crowd. The airdrops have been criticized as ineffective and costly, with aid agencies urging for the use of road routes to deliver much-needed supplies. As famine stalks the enclave and Israel continues to block assistance, a temporary pier off Gaza's coast and a maritime corridor from Cyprus are being considered as alternative aid delivery methods.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Five people were killed and 10 injured in Gaza when a pallet of aid, parachuted into the territory as part of a humanitarian airdrop, hit a group of people after the parachute failed to deploy properly. The casualties were taken to a hospital in Gaza City, and the government media office in Hamas-run Gaza criticized airdrops as "futile". Aid agencies' efforts to deliver humanitarian aid have been severely hampered by logistic obstacles, a breakdown of public order, and lengthy bureaucracy imposed by Israel, prompting calls for unimpeded humanitarian land access and more border crossings for aid deliveries.