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Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
New York City
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Trump Hires Orbital Towing Company to Build Space Interceptors

Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, is an up and coming player in the wacky world of space tugs, more professionally known as 'orbital transfer vehicles.' OTVs are satellites designed to carry spaceborn cargo to various orbits.
Science
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users | TechCrunch

Waymo and Waze announced a data-sharing pilot program that will funnel pothole data collected by robotaxis to a free Waze platform designed for cities. Any city or state, where Waymo operates, will be able to access that data as the program expands.
Roam Research
Pets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Get Peace of Mind With This GPS and Activity Tracker for Pets

The Fi Mini smart collar tracks location and health metrics for pets, offering real-time data and insights for pet owners.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
1 week ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. family flies home from vacation to find truck stolen from Logan Airport garage

A truck was stolen from Boston Logan Airport's central parking garage, similar to a previous theft weeks earlier.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Off-Road Navigation - SnowBrains

Ford collaborates with onX to enhance outdoor navigation for adventure-ready vehicles, offering complimentary memberships to Ford owners.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 week ago

These car gadgets are worth every penny

Spring and summer are ideal for purchasing car gadgets to enhance road trips.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Clutch Towing on What It Takes to Run a 24/7 Service

Clutch Towing Inc. provides reliable towing services in NYC, emphasizing safety, respect, and fast response times since its founding in 2020.
#drones
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
#gps
Science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The GPS OCX system, despite being delivered, remains nonoperational and faces potential cancellation due to ongoing issues.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Navigation satellites guide the world and its wars

GPS is part of a broader family of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that are crucial for various applications, including military operations.
Science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The US Military's GPS Software Is an $8 Billion Mess

The GPS OCX system, despite being delivered, remains nonoperational and faces potential cancellation due to ongoing issues.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Navigation satellites guide the world and its wars

GPS is part of a broader family of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that are crucial for various applications, including military operations.
#luggage-tracking
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 years ago

The best luggage trackers our travelling editors recommend in 2026

Luggage trackers can help locate lost suitcases and reduce stress during travel.
Roam Research
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Can Google Help Find Your Lost Luggage?

Google added luggage tracking to Find Hub, partnering with airlines and Samsonite to help locate checked bags using Android-compatible trackers.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 years ago

The best luggage trackers our travelling editors recommend in 2026

Luggage trackers can help locate lost suitcases and reduce stress during travel.
Roam Research
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Can Google Help Find Your Lost Luggage?

Google added luggage tracking to Find Hub, partnering with airlines and Samsonite to help locate checked bags using Android-compatible trackers.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
NYC startup
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus | Computer Weekly

UK fleet operators face significant connectivity challenges that threaten competitiveness, with unreliable networks causing customer complaints and operational disruptions despite limited failover protections.
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Predictive Maintenance Through AI Vehicle Inspections: Reducing Downtime and Repair Costs

Predictive maintenance uses AI and real-time data to optimize vehicle servicing based on actual condition, reducing costs and breakdowns.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

AI tools offer 'near-real-time' analysis of data from seized mobile phones and computers | Computer Weekly

Cellebrite's AI-powered Guardian Investigate platform enables police to rapidly analyze mobile device data, discover connections between datasets, track phone locations over time, and construct event timelines for major crime investigations.
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

GPS Denied: Time to Upgrade

On February 28, ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz started appearing on tracking screens in places they couldn't possibly be. They appeared to be sitting on airport runways, parked on Iranian land, and clustered at nuclear power plants. More than 1,100 commercial vessels had their navigation systems scrambled in a single day following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, bringing a waterway that handles a fifth of the world's oil exports to a halt.
Science
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Data Centers Are Deploying $175,000 Robot Dogs for Security. Companies Say They're Worth It.

Boston Dynamics' Spot ranges from $175,000 to $300,000, depending on configuration. Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 starts at $165,000. Both companies pitch them as cheaper alternatives to human guards, who cost around $150,000 annually. "Typically, our customers have a payoff within two years," Merry Frayne, senior director of product management at Boston Dynamics, told Business Insider.
Boston
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Misplaced your bike, cellphone or prosthetic leg on the Metro rail? Here's how to get them back

Los Angeles Metro's Lost & Found office reunites riders with lost possessions at a 30% recovery rate, processing approximately 15,000 items annually.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ford's new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used | TechCrunch

Ford launched a free AI assistant for commercial customers to analyze fleet data and improve profitability, betting that software generates revenue even when offered at no cost.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Company Buys Unclaimed Luggage and Finds Insane Items

Unclaimed Baggage in Alabama purchases lost airline luggage and resells items, discovering luxury goods, unusual artifacts, and bizarre personal belongings annually.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to Scots drivers over new AI cameras that can see inside cars

AI-powered cameras will monitor Scottish drivers for seatbelt use and mobile phone usage over six months to inform future enforcement strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover

Ford Pro AI is a generative AI chatbot that analyzes commercial vehicle data to provide fleet managers with actionable insights for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

'Vulnerable' satellites guide the world and its wars

Signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems are quite vulnerable. They are exceptionally weak, meaning that any radio noise near their frequency, accidental or malicious, can interfere with reception. I am confident that there are people in every government who understand the problem. The challenge is getting leadership to both understand and act to reduce the risk.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
Cars
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Ford accelerates fleet data capability with Pro AI | Computer Weekly

Ford Pro AI is an intelligent fleet assistant that processes vehicle data to help commercial customers reduce fleet management time by up to 40% weekly.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage | TechCrunch

Android users can now share secure luggage location links with airlines through Find Hub to track lost baggage, with over 10 global airlines currently participating.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Things to Do Immediately If You Lose Your Only Set of Car Keys - Social Media Explorer

In the age of smart fobs and transponder chips, losing your keys isn't just a minor inconvenience; it can feel like a high-tech lockout from your own life. When the realization settles in, the clock starts ticking. Your first instinct might be to call the dealership, but that often leads to a massive towing bill and a multi-day wait for parts.
Gadgets
Apple
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to share your location via satellite on iPhone

iPhone 14 and later models can share location via satellite when cellular and Wi-Fi are unavailable in supported regions, requiring a clear sky view and iOS 18 or newer.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stolen mail recovered

Police recovered over 1,500 stolen mail pieces and arrested two suspects after a two-month investigation into postal theft at a Mountain View apartment complex.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Android's Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking links

Google is rolling out an Android update that includes the ability to share the location of your missing luggage with an airline. It's similar to the luggage-tracking feature Apple brought to the iPhone, allowing you to view the location of your Find Hub tag or accessory on a map, and provide your airline with a link to the information they need to track it down.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Whoops: US military laser strike takes down CBP drone near Mexican border

The Defense Department didn't realize the drone was being flown by CBP when it shot it down, and had not first coordinated the use of the laser system with the US Federal Aviation Administration. The military hasn't been coordinating counter-drone measures with the FAA, and CBP drone operators didn't inform the military's laser unit that it was launching.
US news
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Woman Annoyed When Delivery Robot Comes Into Her Yard, Tears Up Her Garden and Steals Her Fence

I came out here and I found the Coco in my garden. It had got my fence caught up in its wheel. It uprooted a whole bunch of [plants] in my garden and then just drove away with the fence attached to it.
Pets
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California's border

California permitted federal agencies to install hidden license plate readers on border roads, creating a surveillance network that tracks all drivers despite privacy concerns and potential conflicts with state law.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

She said people "just couldn't believe" cars were being broken into just for the shelves. The Met Police opened an investigation following a number of parcel shelves being stolen from cars in Hampstead and Highgate, the force said. Sam Phipps Phipps told BBC Radio London her car was targeted despite only having her gym bag, out of sight, in the boot.
London
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by Locomotive

Footage of the incident, which took place January 15, shows the robot sitting motionless on the tracks, seemingly making no attempt to get out of the way as the unmistakable blare of the train horn gets louder and louder. "Oh it's gonna crush it!" the onlooker taking the video can be heard saying moments before the train, operated by Brightline, flattens the unfortunate bot into the tracks. Sparks can be seen flying from beneath the train before the video cuts off.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Aurora's driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers | TechCrunch

It takes Aurora about 15 hours to carry freight in its driverless trucks on the 1,000-mile journey, according to the company. Human truck drivers take much longer to complete the same distance due to federal regulations that limit how long they can be behind the wheel. For instance, truck drivers must stop for a 30-minute break after eight hours and can operate a semi truck for a maximum of 11 hours at a time, according to federal regulations.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Tech support detective solved crime by checking the carpark

"A floor manager responsible for production asked me to fix his PC, which was so slow he could literally make a coffee in the time between double-clicking an icon and having the program open," Parker told On Call. The manager's PC was only a year old and ran Windows XP, a combo that at the time of this tale should have made for decent performance.
Information security
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making | Computer Weekly

AI, connected data, and safety-focused services are transforming fleet operations, with GPS tracking adoption at record highs and AI delivering measurable safety improvements and cost reductions.
#solo-travel
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to send a message via satellite on iPhone

Apple's satellite features were originally designed for emergencies, allowing iPhone users to contact emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. With recent versions of iOS, Apple has expanded those capabilities to include sending and receiving messages via satellite. This makes it possible to stay in touch with friends and family from remote locations where traditional networks do not reach, such as hiking trails, rural areas or offshore locations.
Apple
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Lidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues | TechCrunch

Ouster acquired StereoLabs for $35 million and 1.8 million shares to integrate vision-based perception with lidar and build a unified sensing platform.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The US Army wants to track ammo and supplies at war like you'd track an Amazon package

The US Army's TyrOS AI software predicts soldier supply needs and operates during connectivity disruptions to maintain logistics in modern warfare.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

3 security gadgets I never leave home without (and don't break the bank)

Carry an inexpensive kit of physical security tools, like a USB data blocker, to protect devices from malicious chargers, cables, and data theft while traveling.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

DVSA seeks technology boss with focus on booking system

The UK's Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is recruiting a chief digital and information officer, partly to help sort out its bot-ridden practical driving test booking system. "You will lead a critical portfolio that supports DVSA's plan (launched in December 2024) to reduce driving test waiting times, protect learner drivers from exploitation, and improve the customer booking system," stated chief executive Beverley Warmington, who joined the agency at the end of last year.
UK news
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Myriota introduces satellite-based scalable global asset tracking | Computer Weekly

AssetHawk combines native 5G NTN satellite connectivity with HyperPulse to deliver affordable, rapid-deploy satellite asset tracking for global visibility beyond cellular networks.
fromPCMAG
12 years ago

'SkyJack' Software Finds and Hijacks Drones

is a drone engineered to autonomously seek out, hack, and wirelessly take over other drones within wifi distance, creating an army of zombie drones under your control.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

In statements made by investigators, the video was apparently "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." It's unclear how long such data is retained or how easy it is for Google to access it. Some reports claim that it took several days for Google to recover the data. In large-scale enterprise storage solutions, "deleted" for the user doesn't always mean that the data is gone.
Artificial intelligence
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This 40-Pound Robot Dog Can Carry 143 Pounds of Cargo - Yanko Design

At about 18 kilograms, roughly 40 pounds with its battery included, the As2 is compact enough to move through tight spaces, yet built to handle a standing payload of up to 65 kilograms. That's more than 143 pounds sitting on top of a 40-pound robot, which is genuinely impressive and a little hard to picture until you actually see it in action.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Training And Education

AI enables individualized transportation training by evaluating trainee performance, tailoring instruction, simulating real scenarios, and measuring performance for targeted improvement.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Self-driving cars, drones hijacked by custom road signs

Environmental indirect prompt injection attacks can hijack embodied AI (self-driving cars, drones) via manipulated signage, causing dangerous misbehavior across languages and appearances.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

This backup camera cleaner hides behind your license plate

Lens Lizard is an aftermarket kit that mounts behind license plates to remotely clean backup cameras with a refillable fluid reservoir and Bluetooth remote.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves

Gangs recruit children via Snapchat to steal smartphones, offering high cash rewards for newer iPhones and prompting Met Police drone and Surron ebike deployments.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Now anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs

Ring's Search Party pet-finder is now available to non-Ring users through the free Ring Neighbors app, using AI camera alerts to reunite lost pets.
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