U.S. senators urge telecom agency to OK use of connected vehicle spectrum
The 5.9 GHz spectrum block was reserved in 1999 for automakers to develop technology to allow vehicles to talk to each other to avoid crashes but has so far gone largely unused......»»
NASA has a fine plan for deorbiting the ISS—unless Russia gets in the way
"If the deorbit vehicle is ready, do we go ahead and bring it home?" Enlarge / This photo of the International Space Station was captured by a crew member on a Soyuz spacecraft. (credit: NASA/Roscosmos) A little more tha.....»»
“A total lump of… ”: Customer frustration as ISP’s smart TVs won’t turn on
Problems with UK Sky hardware started Thursday, seem partially fixed. Enlarge (credit: Sky) Hundreds of owners of smart TVs and streaming devices from United Kingdom telecom Sky reported that their hardware stopped powe.....»»
Lucid eyes Detroit engineering talent ahead of EV launches, powertrain supply agreements
Lucid Motors opened a hub near Detroit to attract vehicle engineers. It also wants to provide its powertrain tech to more automakers......»»
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station
Two Russians on Friday set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station, according to Russia's space agency......»»
GM sees growth for CarBravo used-vehicle sales platform
About 45 percent of used vehicles sold through CarBravo would not have been certified before, including older vehicles and those from non-GM brands, and they're backed by GM factory warranties......»»
Investment advisers urge clients away from cash after Fed rate cut
Investment advisers urge clients away from cash after Fed rate cut.....»»
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint.....»»
Here’s exactly how much bigger the iPhone 16 batteries are than iPhone 15
Ahead of the first pre-orders arriving tomorrow, a Brazilian regulatory agency has revealed the exact details of iPhone 16 battery capacities. The numbers show an increase in battery capacity across the board, with the iPhone 16 Pro benefiting the mo.....»»
EU compels Apple to improve iOS interoperability with third-party smartwatches, headphones and other accessories
Under the scope of the Digital Markets Act, the EU commission today announced proceedings to compel Apple to improve support for third-party connected devices like smartwatches, headphones, VR headsets with iPhone and iPad. The notice says the Com.....»»
FBI forced Flax Typhoon to abandon its botnet
A botnet operated by the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Flax Typhoon has been disrupted by the law enforcement agency and abandoned by the group, FBI Director Chris Wray confirmed on Wednesday. “We executed court-authorized opera.....»»
Ford adds karaoke to pass time while charging, road-tripping
The touchscreen only displays song lyrics when the vehicle is parked but lets passengers control the experience via smartphone while in motion......»»
New standards and better technology are improving wireless EV charging
The speed, power density and efficiency of wireless charging are increasing at the same time engineers are finding ways to reduce weight. New standards aim to ensure charging works regardless of vehicle brand or equipment manufacturer......»»
Japan"s Sharp follows Sony in TV-to-EV shift with help of iPhone maker Foxconn
Japanese electronics giant Sharp introduces its first concept vehicle, an all-electric people mover that envisions a mobile workspace or children's playroom powered by artificial intelligence......»»
Appeals court upholds prison sentence for irate service customer who refused to leave dealership
The customer blamed a faulty hood latch for a crash and wanted an Arkansas dealership to repair his vehicle for free......»»
See the first images from Europe’s Sentinel-2C satellite looking down on Earth
Earlier this month, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched its newest Earth-observation satellite, known as Copernicus Sentinel-2C......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 17: Bollinger production begins
Welcome to today's edition of the Daily 5 Remember electric vehicle maker Bollinger's big, brawny off-road vehicles? The ones that launched the brand almost eight years ago? Well, the first Bollinger trucks rolling out of a suburban Detroit plant.....»»
Surface water sampling reveals large numbers of juvenile krill undetected by conventional monitoring methods
In 2018–2019, researchers of Wageningen Marine Research joined the Japanese research vessel Kaiyo-maru (Fisheries Agency Japan; FAJ) on an Antarctic expedition to sample the upper surface waters with the Surface and Under Ice Trawl. Results showed.....»»
Feedback: More than half of new-car buyers want introduction to service department, but most don"t get it, survey shows
While 51 percent of new-vehicle buyers said it was 'very important' to meet someone from the service department, only 37 percent did, according to a recent survey......»»
Low-noise amplifiers aboard the Arctic Weather Satellite
The Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS) of the European Space Agency (ESA) was sent on its journey to a polar orbit 600 km above the Earth on August 16, 2024. On board: four low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State.....»»
2025 Toyota Sienna minivan"s new standard tech may save a life
The freshened 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan is the debut vehicle for updated technology aimed at keeping safe those accidentally left behind in cars......»»