Safety is the base of IoV
HwaCom Systems announced in March that it is developing 5G network applications including Internet of Vehicle (IoV), smart city, and smart mobility and working with governmental bodies to unify industrial standards for these emerging applications......»»
Lyft"s safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
First announced last year, Lyft is expanding an in-app safety preference for women and nonbinary riders seeking drivers of the same gender identity. Lyft's pledge to protect women and nonbinary riders will be tested nationwide today (Feb. 13),.....»»
Cathedral termite mounds inspire lunar structure design
NASA has big plans for its Artemis program—to return Americans to the moon for the first time since 1972 and establish a lunar base for humans by the end of the decade......»»
Boston"s approach to "problem properties" could help improve cities across the US, new research finds
Communities across the country have been trying to tackle "problem properties," centers for crime, violence and other public safety concerns. For the first time, research proves how effective these strategies can be......»»
GM Cruise nabs former Apple car exec for autonomous car safety chief role
A former Apple executive linked to the Apple Car has joined General Motors Cruise, becoming the chief of its self-driving taxi unit.Steve Kenner [Kodiak]Steve Kenner became the chief of safety at the GM autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, the company.....»»
Toyota cleans house at Daihatsu after embarrassing safety scandal
Toyota is making changes at its Daihatsu minicar subsidiary to tighten control amid a rash of embarrassing safety scandals that have dented trust and brand image at the Japanese automakers......»»
Dawn Project"s anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad falls flat with NTSB
A tech billionaire drew a rebuke from the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday after using the federal safety organization's logo in an anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad without permission......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Rivian cuts prices on base R1T, R1S models as EV adoption slows
The entry R1T pickup and R1S crossover get a $3,100 cut for the same 270 miles of range. Rivian is the latest automaker reduce prices in response to a slowdown in the U.S. electric vehicle market......»»
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»
Apple defeats lawsuit claiming Tim Cook is overpaid
A lawsuit alleging that Apple mistakenly overpays its executives including Tim Cook, by tens of millions of dollars, has been dismissed.As with most corporations, the renumeration for its top executives is a complex mix of a base salary, performance-.....»»
YouTube TV is the US’s 4th-biggest cable TV provider, with 8 million subs
Google's $73-a-month service is going toe-to-toe with the cable companies. Enlarge (credit: Jericho / Ron Amadeo) YouTube is still slowly dripping out stats about its subscriber base. After the announcement last week th.....»»
Adient sales fall flat as auto supplier looks at new business opportunities
Adient plc’s revenue stagnated in the first quarter, though its CEO said business performance is improving and margins will, too. The company, which has its North American base in Plymouth, about 27 miles West of Detroit, had sales of $3.66 bill.....»»
How To Buy The Perfect Group Term Life Insurance Like A Pro
Making the right choice in group term life insurance is a critical decision for any organization, as it not only provides a safety net for employees but also reflects the company’s care for its workforce.It not only provides a safety net for em.....»»
How to Get Rid of Spider Mites: Removal Tips for Trees and Plants
A houseplant with browning or dull leaves might seem thirsty or dehydrated. However, fine lines or minor marks near the leaf’s base could mean a different problem. These are signs of spider mites, tiny bugs that can damage indoor an.....»»
U.S. closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was ending the probe after the Korean automakers previously issued eight recalls covering about 3 million vehicles to address engine fires......»»
Preliminary research finds children already exercise caution online but also calls for stronger safety measures
Children routinely interact with people they don't know online and respond with caution when approached, but they want tech companies and governments to do more to keep them safe according to preliminary research findings released on Safer Internet D.....»»
Grape white rot resistance and the role of VvWRKY5 in enhancing pathogen defense through the jasmonic acid pathway
Grape white rot, caused by Coniella diplodiella (Speg.) Sacc. (Cd), significantly impacts grape production and quality, highlighting the need for effective disease management strategies beyond fungicide use due to concerns over food safety and enviro.....»»
Study shows marine heat waves have significant impact on microorganisms
A new study led by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, shows that marine heat waves (MHWs) are altering the microorganism communities that form the base of the marine food chain, disrupting coastal ecosystems. The article "A marine heat wave.....»»
Driverless vehicles covered five times more test miles in California in 2023
General Motors' Cruise unit and Google affiliate Waymo accounted for the bulk of the miles — 63 percent and 36 percent respectively — recorded without a safety driver, according to the state's department of motor vehicles......»»
How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don’t know......»»