Safety

12.06.19

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Google Maps may soon highlight well-lit streets for walkers

New Lighting layer could make walking at night safer.

By G. Torbet, 12.06.19

12.05.19

Uber's first safety review contains thousands of sexual assault reports

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Uber's first safety review contains thousands of sexual assault reports

Along with the two-year report, Uber revealed changes it's making in response.

By R. Lawler, 12.05.19

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12.05.19

Regulators are the only ones who can save us from distracted drivers

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Regulators are the only ones who can save us from distracted drivers

Clearly, we can’t be trusted with technology while behind the wheel.

By R. Baldwin, 12.05.19

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12.04.19

Twenty more women sue Lyft over 'inadequate' response to sexual assaults

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Twenty more women sue Lyft over 'inadequate' response to sexual assaults

They claim the ridesharing firm knew of problems and did little.

By J. Fingas, 12.04.19

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12.04.19

Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan score 5-star rating in EU safety test

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Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan score 5-star rating in EU safety test

Electric vehicles are fast becoming the safest on the road.

By R. England, 12.04.19

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12.01.19

Australia rolls out AI cameras to spot drivers using their phones

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Australia rolls out AI cameras to spot drivers using their phones

It's the first time this technology has been used in the real world.

By J. Fingas, 12.01.19

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11.20.19

Uber will test an audio recording safety feature in Brazil and Mexico

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Uber will test an audio recording safety feature in Brazil and Mexico

Uber hopes to bring the feature to the US.

By C. Fisher, 11.20.19

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11.19.19

Xiaomi is adding early earthquake warnings to MIUI phones in China (updated)

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Xiaomi is adding early earthquake warnings to MIUI phones in China (updated)

No word yet if the company plans to roll out the feature to other countries.

By I. Bonifacic, 11.19.19

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11.19.19

Bird offers scooter credits when you take 'helmet selfies'

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Bird offers scooter credits when you take 'helmet selfies'

It's hoping to improve scooter safety by offering rewards.

By J. Fingas, 11.19.19

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11.12.19

This 'O-29' hum is the sound of Ford's new hybrid SUVs

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This 'O-29' hum is the sound of Ford's new hybrid SUVs

They're designed to be as sweet as they are safe.

By J. Fingas, 11.12.19

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Safety

Google Maps may soon highlight well-lit streets for walkers

Uber's first safety review contains thousands of sexual assault reports

Regulators are the only ones who can save us from distracted drivers

Twenty more women sue Lyft over 'inadequate' response to sexual assaults

Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan score 5-star rating in EU safety test

Australia rolls out AI cameras to spot drivers using their phones

Uber will test an audio recording safety feature in Brazil and Mexico

Xiaomi is adding early earthquake warnings to MIUI phones in China (updated)

Bird offers scooter credits when you take 'helmet selfies'

This 'O-29' hum is the sound of Ford's new hybrid SUVs

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