By Ashley McBride and Lauren Hernandez Updated 6:34 pm PDT, Thursday, August 30, 2018 A Canadian mother and daughter who traveled to California to go camping are missing, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. A Canadian mother and daughter who traveled to California to go camping are missing, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Photo: San Mateo Sheriff’s Ofice A Canadian mother and daughter who traveled to California to go camping are missing, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. A Canadian mother and daughter who traveled to California to go camping are missing, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Photo: San Mateo Sheriff’s Office window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: … [Read more...] about Missing woman, daughter from Canada found safe
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South Korea to map major cities for safe autonomous driving
South Korea plans to map major cities and establish a smart traffic system for autonomous driving.This week, local media reported that the South Korean government wishes to prevent the kind of accidents that have already taken place in the US involving pedestrians and autonomous vehicles.An Uber self-driving vehicle undergoing tests was involved in a fatal collision this month with a woman. Although a human driver was in attendance -- as required by law -- sadly, the pedestrian from Tempe, Arizona, was still struck by the car as she walked across the road.Uber has temporarily stopped tests in Arizona and all other cities, and the fatality has highlighted the risk of accidents -- leading to scrutiny in the self-driving space by government officials and technology vendors themselves worldwide. As a result of the incident, South Korean officials are now planning to set up a "smart" traffic system to make sure such tests and pilot schemes are as of little risk to pedestrians as … [Read more...] about South Korea to map major cities for safe autonomous driving
‘Vulture safe zones’ aim to rescue a vital but unloved scavenger
By Warren CornwallMar. 9, 2018 , 8:00 AM VULTURE SAFE ZONE 1 IN BANGLADESH—It was a grisly but irresistible spectacle. In a forest clearing here last December, a wake, or feeding flock, of white-rumped vultures pranced about a dead cow, jostling for a chance to grab a bite. One plucky bird repeatedly plunged its head deep into the carcass, tearing off bits of flesh. Others gave up and lifted off, unfurling 2-meter wingspans as they headed for a roost in a nearby tree. Watching the feast through a hole in the wall of a nearby hut, Sarowar Alam, a conservation biologist with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Dhaka, was delighted. The white-rumped vulture, he said admiringly, "is a majestic bird." Once common, it is also gravely endangered. Just a few hundred white-rumped vultures (Gyps bengalensis) now soar above Bangladesh, researchers estimate, and about 10,000 remain in all of South Asia—less than 1% of the population a few decades ago. Two … [Read more...] about ‘Vulture safe zones’ aim to rescue a vital but unloved scavenger
WWDC wish list: What we’d like to see from watchOS 4
When AppleInsider noticed that Google Maps, Amazon, and eBay had quietly pulled Apple Watch versions of their iOS apps, the news made me scratch my head and think, “Wait, Google Maps had an Apple Watch app?” (Don’t worry, it’s coming back.)The truth is, I don’t really use Apple Watch apps. Looking at my list right now, I have exactly 50 third-party Apple Watch apps available to me. I have four installed. That’s 8 percent.Looking at this list, I’m sure some of the apps I don’t have installed are well-made and do cool things. I just don’t want to use them, because they’re on my wrist. Holding up my wrist to use an app just isn’t a good experience a lot of the time, although glancing at my wrist is just right.It only takes a glance to see if a Slack notification needs my attention or not (you know, is it an article being filed or another Beyonce GIF?). Same to check the temperature outside, which is a complication on the … [Read more...] about WWDC wish list: What we’d like to see from watchOS 4
7 best traveler apps for Android and iOS
No matter if you travel for work, or for pleasure, sometimes it can feel overwhelming. All the planning, reservations and things to consider before and during your travels can take a part of the fun away. So, in case you're looking for some help with your travel plans, you're not alone. In fact, with some of us hitting the floor at MWC in Barcelona soon, we couldn't help but to wonder what would be the best apps to use when planning a trip. So, here are seven helpful apps to help you have a better time on your business or pleasure trip. City Sightseeing apps One of the leading Hop-on Hop-off tour bus providers in the world, Worldwide City Sightseeing, currently operates in 36 countries across six continents. The company has one of the biggest network of buses and allows you to purchase a 24-hour ticket to get on and off their buses as you please. Best thing is that the company has an app for most of its destinations, in which you can track its busses and boats, purchase a ticket … [Read more...] about 7 best traveler apps for Android and iOS