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Cleantechnica: 21 Coolest Cleantech Stories of the Week 003052
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Hello! We’re changing up our weekly CleanTechnica newsletter a bit, so we figured it could be useful to show readers what it’s going to be like going forward (until further notice, of course). We are still including a list… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 21 Coolest Cleantech Stories of the Week 003052
Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court. The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and… Continue reading Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Rental Car Satisfaction Grows Amid More Stable Price and Supply
The 2023 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study is based on responses gathered from 8,632 business and leisure travelers who rented a vehicle at an airport location during the past year. The study was fielded from August 2022 through August 2023. Graphic: J.D. Power North American airport-based rental car companies are seeing some of the… Continue reading Rental Car Satisfaction Grows Amid More Stable Price and Supply
Cars, two-wheelers to get costlier in Tamil Nadu. Here’s why
In addition to affecting new vehicle registrations, these taxation changes will also impact vehicles brought into Tamil Nadu from other states. In a recent assembly session, the Tamil Nadu government announced an increase in tax rates for new two-wheelers, cars, and other vehicles. As per a TOI report, this move is expected to raise the… Continue reading Cars, two-wheelers to get costlier in Tamil Nadu. Here’s why
Uber Eats will now let you order from two stores at once
/ You can now order from two stores at once without an additional delivery fee. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Uber Eats Uber Eats… Continue reading Uber Eats will now let you order from two stores at once
Israel’s Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance
Though details of exactly how the attack happened are still emerging, it seems that oversights related to grappling with this signal-and-noise conundrum played a role. “In retrospect, there was some information, but, like happens in all intelligence failures, it wasn’t given sufficient consideration. It was misunderstood,” says Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli deputy national security… Continue reading Israel’s Failure to Stop the Hamas Attack Shows the Danger of Too Much Surveillance
8 Best Baby Carriers (2023): Slings, Wraps, and Packs
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard the term “babywearing.” It’s the practice of carrying your baby constantly, and it’s not just for kangaroos. Carrying your infant or toddler can be more practical and convenient than pushing a stroller—especially if you’re hiking, traveling, or running errands. We’ve tested several baby carriers over the years while… Continue reading 8 Best Baby Carriers (2023): Slings, Wraps, and Packs
TravelNet Solutions’ NEXT23 Customer Conference Showcases Transformative Technologies for the Short-Term Rental Industry
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TravelNet Solutions, the enterprise-class property management software leader, welcomed more than 350 attendees to NEXT, its annual user conference last week. Highlights included more than 60 hands-on training sessions for its flagship Track property management system and a sneak preview of the company’s product roadmap. CEO Ryan… Continue reading TravelNet Solutions’ NEXT23 Customer Conference Showcases Transformative Technologies for the Short-Term Rental Industry
Sam Bankman-Fried Made Reasonable Business Decisions, Lawyers Claim
Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX may have lost at least $8 billion in customer money, but he “didn’t intend to defraud anyone,” his defense team said Wednesday during the opening arguments of his highly anticipated trial. Though legal experts had long speculated that Bankman-Fried, or SBF for short, would take a “blame the lawyers” approach,… Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried Made Reasonable Business Decisions, Lawyers Claim