Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
NHTSA investigates mysterious fires in Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator
The Office of Defects Investigation is assessing the need for a recall that could affect more than 780,000 vehicles......»»
The most popular sci-fi movie on Netflix right now is this Tom Cruise modern-day classic
This excellent 2014 sci-fi movie starring Tom Cruise is shooting up the Netflix charts. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
Tech stack uniformity has become a systemic vulnerability
Crashes due to faulty updates are nothing new; in fact, one reason IT teams often delay updates is their unreliability and tendency to disrupt the organization’s day-to-day operations. Zero-days are also an old phenomenon. In the past, due to a lac.....»»
Feds want vehicles to be safer for pedestrians’ heads; new regs proposed
The proposed rule would mostly affect pickup trucks and large SUVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) America has been getting more and more dangerous for pedestrians over the past few years. It's a trend with several contr.....»»
Software glitch plagues more than 1.2 million Ram 1500s, triggers NHTSA recall
Problems with the electronic stability control system in 2019-24 model year Rams cause them to fail federal safety standards, increasing crash risks......»»
Study fills in gaps and biases in plant biodiversity data
It is hard to protect something if you don't know where it is. Yet many people who study and want to safeguard native plants are faced with this exact problem......»»
Parker Solar Probe lines up for final Venus flyby
NASA's Parker Solar Probe executed a short maneuver on Aug. 26 that kept the spacecraft on course for the mission's seventh and final planned Venus flyby on Nov. 6......»»
Georgia high school shooting shows how hard it can be to take action even after police see warning signs
Most school shootings don't just happen out of nowhere—there are typically warning signs......»»
Expect China to "fight hard" against chip export controls
Expect China to "fight hard" against chip export controls.....»»
Feds investigate frequent flyer programs at four major airlines
Feds investigate frequent flyer programs at four major airlines.....»»
Rumors of a crazy $2,000 ChatGPT plan could mean GPT-5 is coming soon
There’s been a lot of talk lately that the major GPT-5 upgrade, or whatever OpenAI ends up calling it, is coming to ChatGPT soon. As … The post Rumors of a crazy $2,000 ChatGPT plan could mean GPT-5 is coming soon appeared first on BGR......»»
Father of Georgia shooting suspect told investigators he bought weapon for son as holiday gift after FBI probe
Father of Georgia shooting suspect told investigators he bought weapon for son as holiday gift after FBI probe.....»»
Wait, what? Nvidia’s RTX 50-series might launch this month
Nvidia's next-gen GPUs have had so many reported release dates by now that it's hard to tell what's real......»»
This HP student laptop is nearly half off in a last minute Labor Day deal
The HP Laptop 17t, originally $800, is on sale for only $430 from HP. It's a great student laptop, but you're going to have to act fast as the offer ends soon......»»
After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»
Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas
Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes......»»
FBI busts musician’s elaborate AI-powered $10M streaming-royalty heist
Feds say it's the first US criminal case involving artificially inflated music streaming. Enlarge (credit: anilyanik via Getty Images) On Wednesday, federal prosecutors charged a North Carolina musician with defrauding s.....»»
Artemis IV: Gateway gadget fuels deep space dining
NASA engineers are working hard to ensure no astronaut goes hungry on the Artemis IV mission......»»
What is societal collapse? Lessons from the past can help us understand our future, but only to a point
As the climate crisis accelerates, it's hard not to wonder if today's societies can adapt. Growing worries over climate change have sparked interest in the collapse of ancient civilizations and the rise of the (often apocalypse-themed) "cli-fi" genre.....»»
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
DOJ reportedly seeks evidence of alleged unfair supply and pricing of AI chips. Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvi.....»»