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Tesla recalls 1.85 million vehicles over hood latching issue

Tesla has issued a recall for over 1.85 million vehicles after investigating reports about the hood opening unexpectedly. Tesla discovered that deformed latch switches could … The post Tesla recalls 1.85 million vehicles over hood latching issu.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrJul 30th, 2024

New set of human rights principles aims to end displacement and abuse of Indigenous people

For more than a century, conservationists have worked to preserve natural ecosystems by creating national parks and protected areas. Today the Earth faces a global biodiversity crisis, with more than 1 million species at risk of extinction. This make.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

FTC issuing $72 million in refunds over ‘unwanted’ Fortnite purchases

The FTC is issuing over $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players as part of a settlement with Epic Games over predatory monetization practices......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Update your iPhone now to stop your iCloud data from getting stolen

A now-patched iOS vulnerability could let malicious apps silently steal your iCloud data with no alerts, and no consent.The latest security flaw in iOSThe team at Jamf Threat Labs has discovered a big security issue in Apple's Transparency, Consent,.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Study finds increased income boosts birthweight outcomes

Higher incomes are often correlated with healthier pregnancies and babies, but is it really the money that matters? Sedimentary rocks that formed 390 million years ago, surprisingly, help provide the answer, at least for those who live above the Marc.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 10th, 2024

Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible

A security issue that could have allowed attackers to serve malicious firmware images to users has been fixed by OpenWrt Project, the organization that helms the development of the popular Linux distribution for embedded devices. About OpenWrt OpenWr.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 9th, 2024

Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla

Rivian sits both at the bottom of owners’ ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 8th, 2024

Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds

Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 8th, 2024

Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, EVs progress: Consumer Reports

Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

How pop-up warnings and chatbots can be used to disrupt online child sex abusers

The scale of online child sexual abuse is immense: estimates suggest there are more than 300 million child victims of online sexual abuse globally......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 7th, 2024

Lizards and snakes are 35 million years older than we thought

Reanalysis of a fossil finds that reptiles' traits go back earlier than we thought. Lizards are ancient creatures. They were around before the dinosaurs and persisted long after d.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

It only took 20 minutes for Fortnite OG to pass 1 million players

Fortnite OG released this morning as a permanent fixture to the game's lineup, and it broke 1 million players in 20 minutes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Lower-cost sodium-ion batteries are finally having their moment

World's largest battery maker touts second-generation sodium-ion battery. Sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage are moving toward the mainstream. Wider use.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Booking.com says typos giving strangers access to private trip info is not a bug

Popular trip site confirmed it can't stop typos after user flagged privacy issue. You may want to be extra careful if you're booking holiday travel for family and friends this yea.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Triassic reptile with unusual jaws named as a new species

A new species of ancient reptile has been named after spending more than 200 million years buried in the ground. Threordatoth chasmatos was one of the last survivors of the procolophonids, a group of lizard-like animals that were once widespread duri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Extensive antimicrobial usage sparks warning over increased resistance in locations across Australia

University of Queensland research has found antimicrobial usage is significantly higher in affluent communities in Australia. Samples have been collected from 50 wastewater treatment plants in locations across Australia servicing about 11.3 million p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here"s what to know about tsunamis

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast—from Northern California to Oregon—before being canceled. Here are some thi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 6th, 2024

Q&A: Researcher discusses protecting the health of wildlife ecosystems

The plague is one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history. An estimated 50 million Europeans died from it in the mid-1300s when it was known as the "Black Death.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Massive asteroid impacts did not change Earth"s climate in the long term, research finds

Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the Earth's climate, according to a study by UCL researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

“Nightmare” Zipcar outage is a warning against complete app dependency

Zipcar blames "increased site traffic," but total app reliance is also at fault. An app outage that locked numerous rental car customers out of their vehicles is a reminder of th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity

Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024