90% of Michigan state troopers are white—why making the force more representative is a challenge
Experts see increasing diversity among police as a key solution to reducing racial bias in traffic stops, arrest rates and officer-involved shootings......»»
New insights into methyl jasmonate-induced saponin biosynthesis in the balloon flower
Platycodon grandiflorus, commonly known as balloon flower, is renowned for its medicinal properties, primarily due to its rich saponin content. Saponins are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and immune-boosting properties, making P. gra.....»»
AT&T can’t hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules
State dismisses AT&T application to end Carrier of Last Resort obligation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Joe Raedle ) The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) yesterday rejected AT&T's request to end its landl.....»»
Smartphone ban in schools backed by California governor [U: Social media laws in NY]
The possibility of a smartphone ban in schools in Apple’s home state of California looks increasingly likely after Governor Gavin Newsom added his support. The move follows an opinion piece by the US Surgeon General proposing a warning label on.....»»
Europe and Australia both back down on CSAM scanning that would break encryption
Both the EU and Australia have backed down on separate proposals to force tech companies to carry out CSAM scanning within messaging apps, which would have meant breaking end-to-end encryption. It’s the latest development in the ongoing battle b.....»»
This app is like Screen Time on steroids, making you actually follow your iPhone limits
Apple’s Screen Time tools need some work. Not counting serious bugs that go unfixed far too long, one of Screen Time’s major drawbacks is that any limits you set can be easily bypassed. Ultimately, your desire to make healthier technology choices.....»»
Stellantis signals more job cuts ahead in cost-reduction crusade
After already making buyout offers and layoffs in recent months, Stellantis said it's planning $200 million more worth of headcount reductions by year-end......»»
Festivals can be a powerful force for sustainable lifestyle changes, new research shows
Festivals and mass gatherings can empower and inspire people making lifestyle changes for a sustainable future, according to new research from a vegan festival which suggests the power of these collective experiences may have been underestimated......»»
Dealer associations know government relationships are important after CDK cyberattack
Dealership associations know relationships with federal and state governments will be essential in the days and weeks following the cyberattack against CDK Global......»»
Auto supplier ZF launches $62M expansion in suburban Detroit
ZF North America Inc. is working on a $62 million expansion in Macomb County in Michigan, where the automotive supplier is building out its international R&D base for airbag, seat belt and steering wheel systems. ZF LIFETEC, the company’s passiv.....»»
CDK Global cyberattack outage hits Michigan Ford dealership in midst of biggest sale of year
Many of the store's core systems, including contracting, are down following the cyberattacks on the DMS provider, CDK Global......»»
Q&A: New method confines light inside an organic material to form a hybrid quantum state
A team of international scientists led by the University of Ottawa have gone back to the kitchen cupboard to create a recipe that combines organic material and light to create quantum states......»»
Huawei is making good progress on its 5nm chips
Huawei chip manufacturing partner SMIC has reportedly made good progress on its 5nm chips and could find its way into a future Huawei phone. The post Huawei is making good progress on its 5nm chips appeared first on Phandroid. Following th.....»»
Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues
Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, acco.....»»
How to watch the Starliner spacecraft’s historic crewed homecoming
NASA is making preparations for the first crewed flight home involving Boeing Space's Starliner spacecraft, which is currently docked at the ISS......»»
EU says Apple has ‘very serious’ issues for not complying with DMA
Apple this year announced a series of changes when it comes to the App Store in the EU, as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation came into force in March. However, the European Commission doesn’t seem satisfied with the changes Apple.....»»
How Apple"s Game Mode is expanding to iOS and iPadOS -- and how to turn it off
Apple is making a bigger drive for people to game on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, but Game Mode can be annoying. Here's what it is, and how to turn it off.The Game Mode indicator in iOS 18The WWDC 2024 keynote was surprisingly game-forward, with multiple an.....»»
Smartphone ban in schools backed by governor in Apple’s home state
The possibility of a smartphone ban in schools in Apple’s home state of California looks increasingly likely after Governor Gavin Newsom added his support. The move follows an opinion piece by the US Surgeon General proposing a warning label on.....»»
Your Apple Watch can now control DJI Osmo Mobile gimbals
DJI has released exciting new updates for the and Osmo Mobile SE, making the intelligent smartphone stabilizers compatible with various models for remote control. more….....»»
NatGeo documents salvage of Tuskegee Airman’s lost WWII plane wreckage
The Real Red Tails investigates the fatal crash of 2nd Lt. Frank Moody in 1944. Enlarge / Michigan's State Maritime Archaeologist Wayne R. Lusardi takes notes underwater at the Lake Huron WWII wreckage of 2nd Lt. Frank Moody's P-.....»»
NASA confirms first spacewalk of 2024 after last week’s cancellation
Following last week's spacewalk cancellation due to a spacesuit issue, two NASA astronauts are now making final preparations for a walk next week......»»