Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

And you thought using the HIPerSpace wall for GTA IV was overkill. Marksman Training Systems’ ST-2 shooting simulator is touted as the “first simulator for shotgun and rifle shooting designed specifically for demanding users such as shooting instructors,” and considering that the Russian and Slovakian national clay shooting teams have practiced on this very system in preparation for the Beijing Olympics, we’ll be seeing just how effective it is here soon. Furthermore, this system allows hunters / huntresses to use their preferred weapon (via an attachable sensor) rather than some proprietary pistol, and the advanced diagnostics screen ensures that you know exactly why you missed that digital fowl. Looks like you’ll have to inquire directly about pricing, but seriously, you don’t want this taking the place of your home cinema… or do you?

[Via CrunchGear]

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Filed under: Networking

Considering that mechanical beings will be fighting our real wars here in just a few years, it’s no shock to see more focus placed on the areas where actual humans will still be the ones waging. DARPA is looking to create what it calls a National Cyber Range, which would essentially act as a training ground for cyber warriors. The setup would enable defense gurus to simulate battle against attacks our on nation’s most highly prized data, and of course, give victors over virtual phishing scams immense bragging rights. Come to think of it, Estonia could have totally benefited from something like this last year.

[Via Information Week, image courtesy of Sandia]

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