EV technicians need a new, safer toolbox
In addtion to new EV tools, proper safety training for technicians and other service department staff who may come in contact with the vehicle — from parts runners to porters — is essential......»»
Ford rolls out $1 million scholarship fund for future technicians
Each region will receive $250,000, with students getting $5,000 each. Ford may duplicate the program in other cities later......»»
Phthalate alternative may harm brain development and health
Growing concerns over the potential health effects of exposure to phthalates, a component of many plastics and also known as a plasticizer, have led to a search for safer alternatives. In a new study conducted in cell cultures, researchers found that.....»»
DEAL: These GaN chargers are going for super cheap right now!
GaN chargers are great alternative to the charging bricks that you get with laptops or phones as they are smaller and generally safer, so check out these deals if you’re in the market for some. These days, more smartphone manufacturers.....»»
Splunk enhances its unified security and observability platform
Splunk has released innovations to Splunk’s unified security and observability platform to help build safer and more resilient digital enterprises. Splunk’s latest innovations include enhancements to Splunk Mission Control and Splunk Observabilit.....»»
Mobile dash cam app yields safer driving behaviors, firm says
A cellphone used as a dash cam paired with a driver safety app is helping users implement safer driving behavior, data from Driver Technologies Inc. shows......»»
Anthropic introduces Claude, a “more steerable” AI competitor to ChatGPT
Anthropic aims for "safer" and "less harmful" AI, but at a higher price. Enlarge (credit: Anthropic) On Tuesday, Anthropic introduced Claude, a large language model (LLM) that can generate text, write code, and function.....»»
Nissan technicians vote down union effort in Tenn.
The workers at the automaker’s plant in Smyrna, Tenn., voted down the Machinists' unionization effort, 62-9......»»
Kentucky Ford dealership provides 2nd chances
James Collins Ford has employed more than 50 men from the Beacon House, a transitional living facility, and trained them to become technicians or salespeople......»»
U.S. airports safer after software upgrades aimed at preventing taxiway landings
Special software designed to prevent accidental and potentially catastrophic taxiway landings is now operating at 43 major airports across the U.S......»»
Grammarly’s new ChatGPT-like AI generator can do a lot more than proofread your writing
GrammarlyGO is a new generative text feature, like ChatGPT, but safer and more personalized. It will soon be rolling out to the Grammarly app and extension......»»
Oxygen groups key to unlocking graphene"s antimicrobial potential, say scientists
The amount of surface oxygen in graphene materials is a key factor in how effective they could be in killing bacteria—a discovery which may help to design safer and more effective products to combat antimicrobial resistance......»»
Addressing campus sexual violence: New risk assessment tool can help administrators make difficult decisions
How do universities and colleges build safer campuses, and better respond to incidents of sexual and gender-based violence? There isn't a simple answer to this question......»»
Biopesticides should be preferred over chemical pesticides for fall armyworm control, study suggests
Safer-to-use and more environmentally-friendly biopesticides should be preferred to fight the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) pest instead of more harmful chemical pesticides, a new CABI-led study published in the Journal of Pest Science sugges.....»»
How to use Google Authenticator on iPhone and iPad
Beyond just making Twitter safer, here's how to shift away from SMS-based two-factor authentications and secure your online life properly, by using Google Authenticator on your iPhone.Google Authenticator is available for iOS and iPadOS, as well as A.....»»
Dealerships participate in Texas school auto tech competition
Local dealerships partner with competing schools leading up to the event to mentor the fledgling technicians......»»
Study reveals optimal time to apply eco-friendly biopesticides to tackle Oriental migratory locust pest
A new study led by scientists from the Chinese MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety has discovered the optimal time to apply safer-to-use and more environmentally-friendly biopesticides to fight the Oriental migratory locust pest......»»
Technology transforms plastic waste bottles into polymers for lithium-ion batteries
A team of A*STAR scientists has successfully upcycled waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into polymer electrolytes, which are key components for safer lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). The study is the first known report of a working lithium-.....»»
Microplastics: Are plastic alternatives any safer for our health?
Plastic pollution is now pervasive in our environment, contaminating everywhere from our homes and workplaces to the planet's deepest recesses. The problem regularly makes headlines, with the spotlight turned toward ocean pollution in particular......»»
Apple highlights 8 ways to keep kids safer online with iPhone and iPad
In honor of Safer Internet Day, Apple has shared a list of features and tips to provide a more secure and private experience for kids on devices like iPhone and iPad. Along with 8 ways to stay safer, Apple has highlighted its dedicated educational h.....»»
Apple highlights child protection for Safer Internet Day
For the 20th annual Safer Internet Day, Apple is promoting its iOS and Mac privacy features and dedicated family information, plus offering free educational resources.Safer Internet Day is a European initiative, although it is also celebrated worldwi.....»»