May 23
Have you ever left a bad review on Yelp, thinking nobody would care? Maybe you had a terrible server, or the food made you sick. It turns out some are … Continue reading
Apr 22
Apple has been granted a new patent by the USPTO (via AppleInsider), and it’s one that could potentially prevent a lot of careless driving. The tech described in the patent would use a phone’s on-board sensors, or a direct connection to a car using a technology like Bluetooth to limit the device’s functionality, cutting off access to stuff like SMS and email while you’re… Read More
Apr 18
This map shows the 9,000 chemical plants across the U.S. where, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, a "catastrophic chemical release" could occur. It helps us answer an unsavory question—whether you live near a potentially dangerous chemical plant.
Apr 17
The latest in the long line of vehicle recalls is Volkswagen, which plans to kick off a recall this week of 26,452 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta 2014 … Continue reading
Apr 14
The concept of glow-in-the-dark roads is an incredibly simple piece of safety infrastructure that feels like it should have been implemented years ago. Finally, it has been—on the roads of the Netherlands
Apr 13
One of the biggest problems with conventional child car seat is its weight. You can expect them to weigh close to the 25-pound range and besides being bulky; they are … Continue reading
Apr 11
Unless you’re a first-time passenger who’s a little anxious about flying, you probably pay more attention to your phone than a flight attendant’s safety spiel. But since it really is important to pay attention, researchers from the University of Udine’s HCI Lab are developing smartphone and tablet apps that gamify in-flight safety info
Apr 11
At one time the military actually tried to develop inflatable planes that were strong enough to fly, but easy to transport. Those never materialized, but the technology involved—a drop-stitch fabric that can be inflated to very high pressures—has enabled Volvo to create an inflatable child car seat that’s just as safe as everything already on the market.
Apr 06
If you feel a sense of Deja vu, then don’t worry too much about it. The company is the same, the car model is the same and the problem is … Continue reading
Apr 03
“Why would I want to live in a smart home?” It’s a common question, the cost of either building home automation tech into a new property, or retro-fitting an existing … Continue reading
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