Tag Archives: safety

It was previously awarded Top Safety Pick, but there's always room for improvement.

The Trump administration has been eager to prop up the US coal industry despite evidence that it's in a steep decline. But did it have much of an effect? Not really. Reuters has obtained preliminary Mining Health and Safety Administration data sho...

Ubergizmo WhatsApp Digital Payments Could Go Live Next Month Ubergizmo If a new report is to be believed, WhatsApp may add digital payments functionality to its app for users in India as early as next month. It has reportedly been working on integrating the country's Unified Payment Interface, a government-backed platform ...

If Australia wants to be a leading digital economy, the government must plan ahead with a clear head, not just react to the latest tabloid scare campaigns.

Apple is still struggling to improve working conditions at its suppliers. Both China Labor Watch and Bloomberg report that Catcher, a key supplier for iPhone and MacBook casings, makes workers endure harsh safety conditions and unfair work terms in...

If the Department of Transportation grants GM's latest Safety Petition, the automaker will be able to deploy its no-steering-wheel, pedal-less autonomous car next year. GM has not only revealed what its level 4 self-driving vehicle will look like --...

Ford always seems to be on the back foot when it comes to vehicle innovation -- it only began working on a robotics team last year, for example. Now the brand is playing catch-up again, announcing plans to install automatic emergency brakes as standa...

Fully autonomous cars won't be allowed on the streets until they're safe, but how will we know when that happens? The American Automobile Association (AAA) is trying to figure that out by testing self-driving cars powered by Torc Robotics "Asimov" sy...

Partly in response to a mass shooting three months ago, CES organizers added vehicle blockades, more armed security and other safety measures.

Ajit Pai canceled his scheduled appearance at the annual trade show over threats to his safety, Recode reports.

If you've got an HP notebook or mobile workstation computer, you'll want to check out the latest battery recall from the company. Lithium-ion batteries for affected HP laptops were shipped between December 2015 and December 2017. There have been eigh...

Ubergizmo Florida Might Fully Ban Texting While Driving Ubergizmo Florida is one of the only seven states in the country that doesn't enforce a full ban on texting while driving. The driver must have committed another infraction before they can be ticketed for distracted driving. A full ban will mean that police will ... and more »

Hackers have already attacked critical infrastructure, but now they're launching campaigns that could have dire consequences. FireEye reported that a plant of an unmentioned nature and location (other firms believe it's in the Middle East) was force...

The jury is still out on whether or not cellphone radiation is bad for you, but California's Department of Public Health isn't taking any chances. The agency just issued an advisory that suggests residents should take steps to limit their exposure t...

The National Transportation Safety Board finds the pilot wasn't up to speed on best practices and flew his drone out of sight.