What is Citizen? The safety app explained
Download the Citizen app to stay safe and aware, with instant access to verified 911 information. We take a look at how it works and some of its best features......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
How to try out the Vision Pro headset yourself
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is about to be released into the wild, and the company has explained how you can try it out. Here, we’ll show you how it’s done......»»
Study explores the health and economic burden of air pollution
Air pollution, a primary environmental risk factor, poses a significant health and financial burden to countries. In China, rapid economic growth has resulted in severely deteriorated air quality and a significant financial burden on its citizen's he.....»»
FrogID has just logged its one millionth frog
The world's largest frog project has thrived because of citizen scientists using the FrogID app, the brainchild of a UNSW biologist......»»
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.....»»
A new virus-like entity has just been discovered—"obelisks" explained
Biological entities called obelisks have been hiding—in large numbers—inside the human mouth and gut. These microscopic entities, which were recently discovered by a team at Stanford University, are circular bits of genetic material that contain.....»»
Mystery of moths" warning sound production explained in new study
The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Tesla’s week gets worse: Fines, safety investigation, and massive recall
There have been 2,388 complaints about steering failure in the Model 3 and Model Y. Enlarge / More than 2,000 Tesla model-year 2023 Model Y and Model 3s have suffered steering failure, according to a new NHTSA safety defect inves.....»»
Tesla recalls nearly all its U.S. vehicles for incorrect font size on warning lights while NHTSA probes power steering loss
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air software update on Jan. 23, free of charge, to fix the issue, NHTSA said, and U.S. safety regulators have upgraded their probe into Teslas over power steering loss to an engineering analysis......»»
Snap is recalling every Pixy drone that it ever sold
Snap is recalling all of its Pixy drones over a safety issue, with owners urged to refrain from ever using it again and instead to seek a refund......»»