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U.S. agency fines Zipcar $150,000 for uncompleted recall rentals

U.S. auto safety regulators said Zipcar has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after a government investigation found it allowed customers to rent vehicles with uncompleted recalls......»»

Category: autoSource:  autonewsOct 16th, 2023

Twelve countries sign the Zero Debris Charter

Twelve nations have signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council today, solidifying their commitment to the long-term sustainability of human activities in Earth orbit. In addition to the 12 countries, the European Space Agency also sig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

NASA"s heliophysics experiment to study the sun on European mission

NASA announced Tuesday it selected a new instrument to study the sun and how it creates massive solar eruptions. The agency's Joint EUV coronal Diagnostic Investigation, or JEDI, will capture images of the sun in extreme ultraviolet light, a type of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

European Space Agency selects two firms to build ISS cargo vehicle

The European Space Agency announced Wednesday it has selected two companies to develop a vehicle to transport cargo to the International Space Station by 2028, in a potential first step towards independent missions carrying astronauts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

French, Belgian astronauts named next Europeans to fly to ISS

France's Sophie Adenot and Belgium's Raphael Liegeois will be the first two from a new class of European astronauts to blast off to the International Space Station, the European Space Agency said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare?

Microsoft has announced the Copilot+ line of Windows 11-powered PCs that, among other things, will have Recall, a feature that takes screenshots every few seconds, encrypts them, saves them, and leverages AI to allow users to search through them for.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Microsoft debuts AI-focused PCs it claims outpace M3 MacBook Air, new Surface Pro to rival M4 iPad Pro

Today Microsoft unveiled a new lineup of PCs centered around AI, complete with advanced AI-driven features like Recall, a tool that keeps track of everything you’ve ever done on your screen so you can easily revisit it later. Microsoft was espec.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Landfill study shows flawed detection methods, higher methane emissions in Illinois, other states

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's method of detecting methane leaks at landfills is flawed, and emissions of this powerful heat-trapping gas are likely much higher than what is being reported, according to a new study analyzing landfills in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

New Windows AI feature records everything you’ve done on your PC

Recall uses AI features "to take images of your active screen every few seconds." Enlarge / A screenshot of Microsoft's new "Recall" feature in action. (credit: Microsoft) At a Build conference event on Monday, Microsoft.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

The Atlantic hurricane season begins soon—hold on to your butts

One reputable forecast team predicts 33 named storms. Enlarge / Hurricane Dorian's satellite appearance on a Sunday morning in 2019. (credit: NOAA) Later this week, the US federal agency charged with weather forecasting.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

NHTSA ends safety probe into 50,000 Tesla Model X crossovers after seat belt recall

U.S. auto safety regulators are ending a safety probe into 100,000 Model X vehicles after the automaker issued a recall to remedy concerns over the front seat belt suddenly detaching......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

NHTSA investigates 50,000 VW ID4 recall for unexpected door opening

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Volkswagen Group's handling of a 2023 recall after reports of doors opening while vehicles were in motion......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Microsoft risks billions in fines as EU investigates its generative AI disclosures

The European Union has set a deadline for Microsoft to provide relevant information on its generative AI risks ahead of election season, or face severe penalties. Microsoft may face a harsh scolding from the European Union (EU) after failing to.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

NASA spacecraft spots dead robot on Mars surface

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter viewed the space agency's retired InSight lander as it gradually collects dust in the Martian desert. Mars is collecting artifacts.Without the large, powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter,.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

GM, LG reach $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires, recall

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have reached a $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires. The deal would give owners of recalled Bolts $700 or $1,400, depending on whether they had their EV battery replaced......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

GM, LG reach $150M settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires, recall

GM and LG have reached $150M settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires. The deal would give owners of recalled Bolts payments of $700 or $1,400, depending on whether they have had their EV battery replaced......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

How "ethical influencers" engage their audiences about saving the planet

Have a quick think back to the last time you scrolled through social media. Maybe it was this morning, last night or a few minutes ago. What do you recall? One thing you're bound to remember is the continuous stream of influencers showing off their l.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court backs consumer finance watchdog agency"s funding mechanism

Many conservatives and their Republican allies have portrayed the CFPB as part of an overbearing "administrative state," the network of agencies responsible for the array of federal regulations affecting businesses and individuals......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

NASA tests technology, practices Artemis moonwalks in Arizona desert

To prepare for exploring the moon during NASA's Artemis campaign, the agency is conducting a week-long field test in the lunar-like landscape of San Francisco Volcanic Field near Flagstaff, Arizona to practice moonwalk scenarios......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

AT&T loses key ruling in attempt to escape Carrier-of-Last-Resort obligation

AT&T submitted "flawed and erroneous assertions," California agency judge says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Joe Raedle ) AT&T's application to end its landline phone obligations in California is likely to be rejected.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing

The number of people killed by flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 41 with 17 more missing, a local disaster agency official told AFP Monday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024