NISAR: NASA’s Breakthrough Mission to Map the Earth’s Crust

NISAR: NASA's Breakthrough Mission to Map the Earth's Crust

NASA is set to launch a new Earth-mapping satellite, in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organization, which promises to revolutionize our understanding of the planet and provide valuable insights into the impacts of natural disasters. The satellite, named NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR), is set to launch in early 2024 and will operate for a period …
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Yum Brands Hit by Ransomware Attack, Nearly 300 Restaurants in UK Impacted

Yum Brands Hit by Ransomware Attack, Nearly 300 Restaurants in UK Impacted

Yum Brands Inc, the parent company of fast-food chains KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, announced that a ransomware attack had impacted certain information technology systems, leading to the closure of nearly 300 restaurants in the United Kingdom for a day. The company did not specify which restaurants were impacted by the attack. The company …
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Finn Expands Car Subscription Services to US Businesses

Finn Expands Car Subscription Services to US Businesses

Finn, the Munich-based car subscription start-up, is expanding its services in the United States to include long-term business rentals. The company originally trialed the B2B car subscription service in Germany and found it to be successful, according to a spokesperson for Finn. The company is now delivering its service to Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New …
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Amazon Prime Air now delivering packages by drone in California and Texas

Amazon Prime Air now delivering packages by drone in California and Texas

Amazon has begun delivering orders by drone in California and Texas, with the ultimate aim of providing package deliveries to customers’ homes within an hour. The company’s drone delivery service, Amazon Prime Air, has already dropped a small number of packages via drone to customers’ backyards in Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas. The Federal …
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Amazon’s Prime Air Drone Deliveries Takeoff with Limitations Imposed by FAA

Amazon's Prime Air Drone Deliveries Takeoff with Limitations Imposed by FAA

Amazon’s drone delivery program, Prime Air, has been hindered by strict regulations imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Despite receiving certification from the FAA, the agency has placed limitations on Amazon’s drone operations which have impacted the number of deliveries made. According to a recent report, Amazon’s drones have made just a handful of …
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Chrysler’s Cockpit Concept Showcases Level 3 Self-Driving Technology

Chrysler's Cockpit Concept Showcases Level 3 Self-Driving Technology

At CES, Chrysler unveiled a new cockpit concept called Synthesis that gives a glimpse into the future of the company’s electric vehicles. The two-seat demonstrator is designed around Level 3 self-driving technology, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel in certain conditions. The cockpit features a 37.2-inch infotainment display that can …
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