Day: September 24, 2021

California Makes Zero-emission Autonomous Vehicles Mandatory by 2030

Starting in 2030, California will require all light-duty autonomous vehicles that operate in the state to emit zero emissions. From a report: Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, SB 500 represents the latest effort by the state to limit the sale of new internal combustion vehicles with an eye towards reducing greenhouse…


Hyundai Tucson and Sonata Hybrid recall to result in new engines for owners – Roadshow

Engine fire troubles continue for Hyundai vehicles. …read more Source:: CNet


Scientists took cues from helicopter seeds to invent tiny microchips that float on wind

‘Microfliers’ could carry sensors to monitor air pollution and more Video As autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere, scientists have shown how tiny connected semiconductors can be distributed on the wind in a similar way to the seasonal spreading of airborne seeds.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


CISA releases de-escalation training series for critical infrastructure operators

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency created a new de-escalation series to help critical infrastructure owners and operators recognize, assess, de-escalate and report behaviors that raise concern. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


TangleBot Malware Reaches Deep into Android Device Functions

The mobile baddie grants itself access to almost everything, enabling spying, data-harvesting, stalking and fraud attacks, among others. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Volvo promises no more leather for cars by 2030 – Roadshow

The C40 Recharge doesn’t boast an ounce of leather, and this will continue with more EVs the brand has planned. …read more Source:: CNet


Amazon set to launch giant Echo for your wall, soundbar and more, report says – CNET

Amazon will launch a slew of new products next week, including a wall-mounted Echo, a soundbar and wearables, according to Bloomberg. …read more Source:: CNet


With just over two weeks to go, Microsoft punts Windows 11 to Release Preview

What’s that coming over the hill? Is it new hardware? Is it new hardware? Microsoft has followed up a lacklustre Surface hardware event with a Windows 11 Release Preview for Windows Insiders.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


5 minutes with David Bradbury – Hiring globally to prevent security burnout

Increasing workloads and attacks on organizations are a major source of burnout among security professionals. David Bradbury, Chief Security Officer at Okta, explains how hiring globally can help reduce the burden on security employees that are already overworked. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine


Fukushima studies show wildlife is doing nicely without humans, thank you very much

Biodiversity increasing, endangered species gradually returning despite radioactive terror pig presence Studies of biodiversity around the former Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan have shown that a decade after the nuclear incident there in March 2011, the local wildlife, at least, is mostly thriving.… …read more Source:: TheRegister