AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSmart Home & Consumer Tech: The Verge’s “Version History” revisits The Clapper, a viral clap-activated gadget that often failed and could even fry devices—an entertaining reminder that hype isn’t the same as reliability. Military Aviation: Lockheed Martin’s new CF6-based engines for the C-5M Galaxy are credited with boosting fuel efficiency and readiness versus older TF39 powerplants, with Charleston AFB tied to the fleet’s history. Public Safety Tech: Florence, S.C. earns a state award for using drones as a “first responder” tool amid police staffing shortages. Health & Food Safety: Taylor Farms expands a 27-state iceberg lettuce recall after cyclospora-linked illness reports; officials urge consumers to discard affected products. Cyber/Surveillance Rights: Reports highlight misuse of Flock-style automated license plate cameras, raising fresh questions about how police use location data. State Policy & Water: Aiken rescinds a voluntary non-essential water reduction request as drought conditions ease. Local Infrastructure: SCDOT plans to replace 12 I-95 bridges in Dillon and Florence counties, with public comments open through Aug. 6. Politics & Archives: USC begins curating Sen. Lindsey Graham’s papers at the South Carolina Political Collections.
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