Software Security Dell's pre-installed 'SupportAssist' software contains a 'high-severity' security flaw If you own a Dell PC, ensure SupportAssist is fully-patched By Cohen Coberly, June 24, 2019, 2:06 PM
Industry Amazon is reportedly planning to construct a new warehouse for dangerous products It will house chemicals, flammable materials, and more By Cohen Coberly, May 17, 2019, 4:16 PM 7 comments
Industry UK wants to protect young people by banning the 'Like' button from social media sites Not everyone is on board with the idea By Rob Thubron, April 15, 2019, 8:12 AM 22 comments
Industry 'Essential' safety features considered 'upgrades' on Boeing 737 Max Boeing will now start including one of the items and 'standard' on new 737 Max airliners By Cal Jeffrey, March 21, 2019, 6:23 PM
Industry Amazon created a 'vest' that alerts robots to a human's presence The wearable is intended to supplement the machine's existing obstacle avoidance AI when workers are around By Cal Jeffrey, January 18, 2019, 4:24 PM 8 comments
Electronics Amionx set to start licensing safety tech for lithium-ion batteries SafeCore prevents batteries from exploding or catching fire even if they are punctured By Cal Jeffrey, December 26, 2018, 2:32 PM
Industry Amazon warehouse workers hospitalized after bear spray can ruptured Accident was caused by automated machinery By Cal Jeffrey, December 6, 2018, 3:03 PM 13 comments
Science Researchers shot a drone at a plane to study a simulated mid-flight impact That's gonna leave a mark By Cal Jeffrey, October 16, 2018, 12:01 PM 9 comments
Car Tech Uber's new in-app safety features go live in the US An in-app panic button for riders By Shawn Knight, May 29, 2018, 11:10 AM
Car Tech Tesla recalls over 120,000 Model S cars due to power steering issues Corroding bolts can cause power steering failure in cold climates By William Gayde, March 30, 2018, 1:33 PM 20 comments
Industry Uber extends mandatory six-hour rest period to US drivers to fight 'drowsy driving' The company will lock drivers out of the Uber app after 12 hours of driving By Cohen Coberly, February 12, 2018, 3:47 PM
Electronics Tech Culture Smart crossing system warns drivers of phone-addicted pedestrians A modern solution to a modern problem? By Rob Thubron, October 10, 2017, 12:40 PM 11 comments
Car Tech Tesla's Model X SUV earns five-star rating across the board in NHTSA crash testing By Shawn Knight, June 13, 2017, 2:30 PM
Google Security Google's new educational program teaches kids how to stay safe online It includes a browser game and curriculum By Rob Thubron, June 6, 2017, 2:15 PM
Industry Tesla responds to factory safety concerns following United Auto Workers' push to unionize Should Tesla workers unionize over factory safety concerns? Musk says no By William Gayde, May 15, 2017, 5:00 PM 11 comments
The Web Facebook's Safety Check activated following Bangkok "explosion" that never happened First fake news, now fake Safety Checks? By Rob Thubron, December 28, 2016, 10:30 AM
Mobile Industry US Consumer Product Safety Commission officially recalls the Galaxy Note 7 By Shawn Knight, September 15, 2016, 5:15 PM
The Web Facebook will eventually let individuals / communities activate Safety Check By Shawn Knight, August 29, 2016, 6:01 PM
The Web Mobile Orlando shooting prompts Facebook to activate its Safety Check for the first time in the US By Rob Thubron, June 13, 2016, 8:45 AM 14 comments
The Web Tech Culture Reporting abuse on Twitter just got a lot more efficient By Shawn Knight, April 25, 2016, 5:45 PM
The Web Security Facebook's new anti-harassment features will alert you to account impersonators By Rob Thubron, March 23, 2016, 9:30 AM
Car Tech Automatic emergency braking to become a standard feature on new vehicles by 2022 By Shawn Knight, March 17, 2016, 4:00 PM
The Web Mobile Twitter continues to wage war on abuse, announces new Trust and Safety Council By Shawn Knight, February 9, 2016, 4:30 PM
Car Tech Uber is using smartphone sensors to monitor bad drivers and verify reviews By Rob Thubron, January 26, 2016, 1:30 PM
Car Tech Volvo promises its entire lineup will be fatality-free by 2020 By Shawn Knight, January 21, 2016, 8:45 AM 16 comments