Paladin publicly launches Knighthawk, a first response drone for cities
Emergency response is a time-sensitive business. When fires burn or a driver crashes their car, seconds can mean the difference between saving lives and watching a situation spiral rapidly out of control. For fire and police departments, getting team.....»»
Red flag laws may reduce the growing burden of firearm homicides
A recent study from researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that Florida's red flag gun law, which was enacted in response to the 2018 Parkland mass shooting, was associated with an 11% reduction in firearm homici.....»»
Trying to outrun Ukrainian drones? Kursk traffic cams still issue speeding tickets.
Drones are everywhere. Traffic cameras don't care. Enlarge / Ukrainian FPV drone hunting Russian army assets along a road. Imagine receiving a traffic ticket in the mail because you were speeding down a Russian road in.....»»
Q&A: Rwanda is creating shiny, modern cities after the genocide—but this won"t help communities heal from the past
Over the past 17 years, Rwanda has cleared informal settlements to make way for modern urban construction. Kigali's ambitious city master plan is expected to be fully realized by 2050. But what about the people who are pushed out in the process, and.....»»
While some cities clear homeless encampments, others are granting a "right to shelter"
At the end of June, the US Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city's ban on outdoor camping. The court's decision means that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested, ticketed and fined for sleeping outside, even when there are no alternatives......»»
Addigy launches Apple Intelligence device management controls
Apple device management vendor Addigy has announced the immediate availability of new Apple Intelligence controls. These controls, now live within Addigy’s platform, allow IT administrators and Managed Service Providers to test the activation and d.....»»
Apple all-in on struggling Matter, to the detriment of HomeKit Accessory Protocol
Apple has privately and publicly pledged its support to new smart home standard Matter over its own HomeKit Accessory Protocol, but customer confusion and a staggered rollout has put the damper on widespread adoption.Apple tries to push Matter forwar.....»»
FAA targets reckless drone pilots with fines totaling $341K
The Federal Aviation Administration has dropped some figures relating to the cost of fines for drone pilots who refuse to follow the rules......»»
This 1ms gaming monitor is on sale for $250 at Best Buy
The 27-inch LG UltraGear QHD gaming monitor with a 1ms response time is an excellent entry-level option for gamers, especially as it's $150 off from Best Buy......»»
Nomad launches Rocky Point Apple Watch Band with comfortable and durable design
Nomad has been releasing limited edition styles of its popular Sport Band recently. Now the company is out with a completely new design for Apple Watch with the Rocky Point Band. While it was created specifically for Apple Watch Ultra, it also fits a.....»»
Westlake Financial launches fleet financing product to power micro leasing at dealerships
The vehicles used in micro lease programs can fall into a gap not covered by traditional floorplan or rental financing......»»
Dissecting caspase-2-mediated cell death: From intrinsic PIDDosome activation to chemical modulation
Caspase-2, an initiator caspase, plays a critical role in programmed cell death in response to certain cellular stresses. Its activation is facilitated by the PIDDosome, a multi-protein complex that assembles under conditions of genotoxic stress. Des.....»»
Amazon launches Labor Day sale on Apple, save up to $500
Amazon's Labor Day sale is live and Apple products are heavily discounted. Save up to $500 on AirPods, iPads, Macs and more.Save big on Apple products during Labor Day sales.The Labor Day sale at Amazon has thousands of deals on electronics. We've ro.....»»
For metro governments, bigger may not be economically better
When big cities gobble up smaller ones nearby, residents often are told a consolidated government is more efficient, providing improved services and other economic benefits......»»
A hybrid arrowhead against immune disorders: Bacterially derived natural product inhibits cellular immune response
The so-called immunoproteasome is essential for the cellular immune response. In autoimmune diseases, however, it is overactive. Until now, it has not been possible to selectively inhibit the immunoproteasome without disrupting other cellular mechani.....»»
Sony launches its smallest wireless earbuds at an equally small price
For the first time, Sony has a set of wireless earbuds that cost less than $100......»»
On wildfires, experts say the West needs to rethink its response
Wildfires and the pain they cause to people, property and the planet are here to stay. And if Western management practices don't change to anticipate more and more record fire years, that pain may spread and worsen......»»
The truth about Tasers: What UK statistics and research tell us
Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently urged the police to take "all necessary action" in response to unrest across cities and towns in England and Northern Ireland......»»
Microsoft expands Azure AI with two new models for the Phi-3 family
Microsoft has added two new models to the Phi-3 family, alongside broader Azure AI upgrades and launches......»»
Apple"s App Store vice president is the first departure in regulatory shake-up
Matt Fischer, Apple's App Store vice president, will depart the company in the coming months as the tech giant prepares to restructure as a response to global regulations. Apple's vice president of App Store departing company in October Fischer has b.....»»
Research team designs AI approach to drought zoning in Canada
A recent study by the University of Ottawa and Laval University shows that climate change may cause many areas in Canada to experience significant droughts by the end of the century. In response, the researchers have introduced an advanced AI-based m.....»»