Day: April 20, 2019

Amazon asks delivery drivers to verify their identities with selfies

The facial recognition measure could reduce fraud and Flex account sharing. Amazon is asking its delivery drivers to take selfies so it can verify their identities using facial recognition. The rules apply to drivers in the Amazon Flex program, through which they make deliveries with their own cars as independent contractors, the company confirmed to […]

Syringe ‘watch’ puts a life-saving allergy shot on your wrist

It would be far easier to carry than a dedicated pen. If you’re prone to serious allergic reactions, carrying an epinephrine shot (such as an EpiPen) could be vital. Those shots are often bulky, though, and there’s a real chance you could lose yours right before you need it. Students at Rice University have a […]

Rivian turned down GM investment so it could build EVs for others

GM reportedly wanted exclusivity. Reports emerged last week that GM would not join Amazon in investing in electric vehicle startup Rivian, and now we have a little more clarity on why talks broke down. It seems GM wanted some exclusivity, but Rivian plans to build vehicles for other companies, as well as release up to […]

Researchers suggest 100 percent renewable energy isn’t very green

The increased demand for metals could have social and environmental consequences. In order to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, we’ll need to rely on renewable energy, electric vehicles (EV) and battery storage. But creating that infrastructure will dramatically increase our need for metals like cobalt and lithium. A report released this week […]

Little Bay Islands gets $10M to cover resettlement tab

Government approves funds of up to $270,000 per household Little Bay Islands has been given official stamp of approval, and the government cash, to become the next community in Newfoundland and Labrador to resettle. The Liberal government has approved $10-million to move its 54 residents elsewhere in the province. “What we’ve done now is, we’re […]

Winnipeg academics’ open letter urges change to Millennium Library security

Mandatory bag checks, metal detectors introduced in February for safety: library services manager A group of Winnipeg academics is urging change to new security screening measures at the Millennium Library, which they say contradicts the goal of public libraries and fall hardest on the people who need the library the most. An open letter from the group […]

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