Fintech expert breaks down a disparity in lending to Uber drivers
Traditional prime auto lenders financed far fewer gig drivers than subprime lenders......»»
Extreme heat wave in East Antarctica driven by record-breaking "atmospheric river," analysis finds
Scientists have identified the intricate meteorological drivers that led to an intense heat wave across East Antarctica in from 15-19 March 2022. The heat wave, which affected an area of the size of India (3.3 million km2), was driven by the most int.....»»
Apple boosts autonomous vehicle testers as Apple Car project remains stalled
After slimming its autonomous vehicle program in early 2023, Apple is adding back test drivers. Here’s how Apple’s self-driving car testing efforts look as it begins 2024 – amid the Apple Car project remaining at a stand-still. more….....»»
Sperm whales found to live in large, matrilineally based clans
A sperm whale expert at Dalhousie University, in Canada, has found evidence showing that sperm whales form large matrilineally based clans that have their own coda dialect. In his paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Hal Whitehe.....»»
Lamborghini Telemetry X can monitor your driving and your stress level
At CES 2024, Lamborghini showed a prototype system that gives supercar drivers real-time coaching......»»
How Equifax"s Insight Score for Auto pushes past barriers for subprime borrowers
In the face of tightened lending for subprime borrowers, Equifax's Insight Score for Auto is using nontraditional payment data to expand financial inclusion......»»
Bosch and Amazon Web Services cover drivers" caffeine boosts, on-the-road questions
Bosch and Amazon partnered on in-vehicle technology that tracks drivers' eye movements and predicts — and acts on — their needs, including having coffee ready......»»
Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves: Insights from an expert
"Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying." "Grade 6 learner commits suicide after bullying." "Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.".....»»
TurboTax maker Intuit’s $100 million tax credits challenged by US lawmakers
Senators want full accounting of research expenses behind "massive tax breaks." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) TurboTax maker Intuit's tax breaks are being questioned by four US lawmakers who object to the.....»»
Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology
The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption......»»
Reducing PM2.5 disparity in China: Progress and challenges
A pivotal study, published in Eco-Environment & Health, has examined the evolution of PM2.5 pollution disparity in China from 2013 to 2020, revealing both progress and persistent challenges in air quality management......»»
Rising fintech trends for 2024: From A2A payments to GenAI in banking
The fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (Account-to-Account) payments having a major impact on business models, according to Juniper Research. This is combined wit.....»»
3 main tactics attackers use to bypass MFA
Notable security breaches have bypassed MFA to compromise taxi broker Uber, games company EA, and authentication business Okta, according to SE Labs. CISOs must bolster MFA protections SE Labs advised CISOs to step-up their efforts against attacks on.....»»
You Asked: TVs over fireplaces, Sonos vs. Wi-Fi smart speakers, and 3D TVs
We provide expert advice on your burning questions, like whether it is ever OK to mount a TV over a fireplace, Sonos versus smart speakers, and 3D OLED TVs......»»
Best travel apps 2023, according to Apple. You"ll want to bookmark this.
Apple drops its favorite travel apps of 2023. Apple's App Store editors came together and picked the best travel apps of 2023 — 20 in total.Some may be familiar to you already, including Airbnb, Lyft, Uber, Hopper, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and.....»»
7.1 million miles, 3 minor injuries: Waymo’s safety data looks good
Waymo says its cars cause injuries six times less often than human drivers. Enlarge (credit: Waymo) Waymo on Wednesday released new crash data based on the company's first 7.1 million miles of fully driverless operations.....»»
Waymo claims autonomy offers ‘significant" safety benefits compared with human drivers
On Wednesday, Waymo researchers unveiled new methods for making meaningful comparisons between the driving performances of humans and autonomous systems......»»
DoorDash and Uber minimum wage ruling leads companies to hit back on tipping
A DoorDash and Uber minimum wage ruling is leading to both companies implementing changes that are badly hurting the income their drivers receive from tips … more….....»»
Ford and GM EV drivers will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers in February
Ford and General Motors EV drivers may be getting Supercharger access soon -- and in fact, will seemingly be able to charge at Tesla stations in February......»»
If I had $1,000 to spend on AV gear, here’s what I’d get
Here's our expert advice on how to build the best entertainment system for your needs for under $1,000......»»
The best smart notebooks, selected by expert testers
Part digital and part analog, smart notebooks save your writing and doodlings to the cloud. Here are a few of the best available now......»»