Business Legal
What You Need to Know About New Local and State Laws for 2017
There are some big changes particularly in the worlds of business and transportation.
By Nina Zipkin
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Thought Leaders
5 Ways Workplace Safety is Shifting in the Digital Age
Ever hear of laser curtains? They are something to think about, to keep your employees safe.
By AJ Agrawal
Tech
MIT Is Growing Bomb-Sniffing Spinach Plants
The Department of Homeland Security is about to get a green thumb.
By Dan Bova
Thought Leaders
Can Chipotle Ever Win Back Customer Trust?
The once thriving restaurant chain's embrace of food safety as a corporate value is the best route to regaining consumer confidence.
Business News
Kim Kardashian West Held at Gunpoint in $10 Million Robbery During Paris Fashion Week
Armed robbers stole two cellphones and millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the reality TV star. Here's what you can learn from this terrible incident.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
D’oh! Now Samsung Washing Machines Are Exploding.
U.S. regulators are warning owners of certain top-load Samsung appliances of 'safety issues.'
Business News
Non-Exploding Galaxy Note 7s to Arrive by Sept. 21
The announcement comes two weeks after the company issued a global recall amid reports of exploding batteries.
Business News
Tesla Was ‘Pushing the Envelope in Terms of Safety,’ Mobileye Claims
'No matter how you spin it, [Autopilot] is not designed for that. It is a driver assistance system and not a driverless system.'
By Reuters
Business News
Truck Carrying Takata Air Bag Inflators Explodes in U.S., Killing One
Local media reports said the driver of the truck was a 20-year-old man who, along with a passenger, were able to escape from the truck before it exploded.
By Reuters
Building a Business
This Squishy, Flatulent Robot Just Wants to Be Your Friend
Isn't this octopus-inspired robot adorable?
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Japanese Truck Driver Playing Pokémon Go Kills Pedestrian
The driver said he had been distracted by the game after his arrest for negligent driving following the accident on Wednesday evening.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Be Afraid! 8 New Hacks From the Black Hat Conference That Should Scare You.
At this year's Black Hat Conference, hackers gathered to share their dirtiest hacking secrets. Here's what you can learn from them.
By Grace Reader
Business News
White House on Drones: Safety First
The Office of Science and Technology Policy today unveiled its strategy to safely adopt UAS in the USA.
Business News
U.S. Vehicle Safety Regulator Stands Behind Self-Driving Cars
Autonomous vehicles must be "much safer" than human drivers before they are deployed on U.S. roads, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief Rosekind said.
By Reuters
Business News
This CIA Operative’s 11-Step Guide to Safe Travel
A former spy shares his hotel, car rental and air travel secrets for staying safe.
By Drew Dwyer
Business News
Toyota Recalls 3.37 Million Cars Over Airbag, Emissions Control Issues
Some of the automaker's gasoline-electric hybrid Prius models contain both of the potential defects, taking the total number of vehicles affected by the recalls to 3.37 million.
By Reuters
Tech
Your Boring Bike Helmet Is About to Get a Big Tech Upgrade
A new Kickstarter project hopes cyclists can say bye bye to blindspots.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
The Crazy Creative Way This Company Got Workers to Read its HR Materials
This office supply company in the U.K. came up with a few unusual office safety protocols concerning zombies, vampires and aliens.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
The Ridesharing Safety Issue You’re Not Thinking About
A recent study from ConsumerAffairs looks at the safety of Uber, Lyft and taxi cars in cities around the U.S.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Tesla Says There is No Safety Defect in its Model S or X
Tesla said that in April it had cooperated fully with the NHTSA as part of a 'routine screening' on suspensions and that the agency did not ask for any further information.
By Reuters
Business News
Never Fear, Uber Is Here! Crime and Fatal Accident Rates Fall Since Company Launch.
Researchers have correlated the rise of ridesharing services with a decline in fatal crashes and disorderly conduct on the roads.
Tech
This Big City Will Soon Add Traffic Lights to Sidewalks for People Who Don’t Look Up From Their Phones
Seriously, don't be this person.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Group Calls on U.S. to Speed Up Favorable Regulations for Autonomous Cars
In January, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it would unveil guidelines to states and manufacturers on self-driving cars by July.
By Reuters
Business News
This Navy SEAL’s Safety Checklist Could Save Your Life on Your Next Trip
With hijackings and bombings dominating the headlines, here are some security tips every traveler should know.
By Dan Bova
Business Accounting
These Are the Most Common, and Expensive, Injuries at Work
Serious or not, most injuries still come with a hefty bill for businesses.
Thought Leaders
7 Easy Ways You Can Increase Safety On a Budget
WIth so much to do and so few resources, bootstrapping entrepreneurs often ignore workplace safety until it's too late. Don't risk it.
By Phil La Duke
Business News
German City Designs Traffic Lights for Oblivious Pedestrians
Blinking LED lights are now being placed in the ground at busy intersections for people who look down at their devices while walking.