How Jamaica failed to handle its JamCOVID scandal
Amber Group claimed it faced "cyberattacks, hacking and mischievous players." In reality, the app was just not that secure. As governments scrambled to lock down their populations after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last March, some co.....»»
"Sauna" mangrove sanctuaries pose risk for stingrays
A new study from James Cook University has revealed that mangrove habitats may serve as temporary sanctuaries for stingrays, but scientists fear the "saunas" could become too hot to handle with climate change accelerating. The study is published in t.....»»
Q&A: How should the labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?
Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal, a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today's eco.....»»
Astrobotic’s lander didn’t make it to the Moon because of a failed valve
Engineers are redesigning parts of the propulsion system on Astrobotic's next lunar lander. Enlarge / Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, with some of its propellants visible, before shipment from the company's headquarters in Pittsbu.....»»
AT&T 911 outage sees company fined $950k; yesterday’s outage now fixed
An AT&T 911 outage back in 2023 has seen the company fined almost a million dollars. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that the carrier not only failed to provide adequate backup coverage, but also didn’t let 911 centers know what h.....»»
AT&T failed to notify 911 call centers of outage, pays $950K to settle probe
Technician accidentally disabled a portion of AT&T network during testing. Enlarge / AT&T's stand at Mobile World Congress on February 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | Joan Cros Garcia-Corbis) AT&T.....»»
NatGeo’s Cursed Gold documents rise and fall of notorious 1980s treasure hunter
Thompson's expedition discovered wreck of the SS Central America, aka the "Ship of Gold." Enlarge / Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal documents the spectacular rise and fall of treasure hunter Tommy Thompson. (credit: Recovery Lim.....»»
Quentin Tarantino talks failed Star Trek movie and why he’ll never watch Toy Story 4
On a recent podcast appearance, Quentin Tarantino discussed the status of his Star Trek movie and why he'll never watch Toy Story 4......»»
Untangling the web: How to handle spider bites in pets
While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid. Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more un.....»»
Evidence stacks up for poisonous books containing toxic dyes
If you come across brightly colored, cloth-bound books from the Victorian era, you might want to handle them gently, or even steer clear altogether. Some of their attractive hues come from dyes that could pose a health risk to readers, collectors or.....»»
Apple moving forward with iPad on a robot arm as your next smarthome purchase
Apple's search for new platforms is continuing, with its work on a home robot effectively combining an iPad with a robot arm.The plan puts an iPad-like display on a robot armFollowing the introduction of the Apple Vision and the seemingly failed Appl.....»»
This Gargantuan Lab Simulates Blasting Satellites Into Space
If you spend millions of dollars developing a satellite, you need to know it can handle the rigors of hurtling around the Earth at 17,000 mph. The UK's National Satellite Test Facility is here to help......»»
Can the power grid handle EVs? The common myth explained
EV charging will put additional strain on the power grid, but is it true to say that the grid won't be able to handle EVs? We asked the experts......»»
How Tesla"s NACS plug won over automakers
Tesla's charging connector is slimmer and easier to handle than the competing CCS standard. But what really convinced rival automakers to switch was Tesla's superior charging network, analysts say......»»
California dealership to pay $290,000 to settle environmental violations complaint
Del Grande Dealer Group, in California's Bay Area, improperly disposed of automotive waste and failed to shred documents with customer information, authorities said......»»
Deep sea mining opponents suffer major setback
Opponents of deep sea mining suffered a serious setback Friday when they failed to take a first step toward an international moratorium on the controversial practice......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis sues dealership over fleet dispute; Toyota testing scandal widens
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
10 worst book-to-movie adaptations, ranked
Some movies like Divergent and The Dark Tower tried and failed miserably to capture the magic that made the source material so beloved in the first place......»»
Friend is an AI-powered pendant that’ll try to succeed when Humane AI failed
Friend is an AI-powered pendant that’ll try to succeed when Humane AI failed.....»»
Toyota scandal widens as new violations found, yet more shipments suspended in Japan
Toyota suspended yet more vehicle shipments in Japan after authorities identified new nameplates that underwent improper certification testing and issued a correction order......»»
Amazon forced to recall 400K products that could kill, electrocute people
People may still be using unsafe products that Amazon sold and resold. Enlarge (credit: MARCO BERTORELLO / Contributor | AFP) Amazon failed to adequately alert more than 300,000 customers to serious risks—including dea.....»»