Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s solution slashes waiting lists by 12% in 8 weeks

  • January 22, 2024
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust has successfully implemented Healthcare Communications Waiting List Validation (WLV), resulting in a reduction in the backlog of appointments at the trust. Patients were contacted via SMS regarding their place on waiting lists for procedures and prompted to fill out a digital form regarding their treatment plan and if they were […]

Tesla finally releases FSD v12, its last hope for self-driving

  • January 22, 2024
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Tesla has finally started releasing its FSD Beta v12 update to customers, which is sort of its last hope to deliver on its self-driving promises. The Tesla v12 software update is expected to introduce what CEO Elon Musk has been calling “end-to-end neural nets”. The biggest difference with previous FSD updates is that the vehicle’s […]

China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way

  • January 22, 2024
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BYD Atto 3 (Source: BYD) Europe and the US say that Chinese EV development is running wild and unchecked and on the verge of overwhelming the global market with, well, EVs the rest of the world can’t compete with. But now China has said it will “rein in” some of its huge EV expansion in […]

Propella MINI MAX launched as $899 electric utility bike, finally with a throttle

  • January 22, 2024
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Propella has long been known for its eye-catching blue and black commuter e-bikes that prioritize a simple and lightweight design over flashy features and bulky accessories. They’ve also always been pedal assist-only bikes, at least until now. The company has just launched the Propella MINI MAX as a throttle-enabled electric utility bike. It might not […]

VRIS radiology information system formally launches in the UK

  • January 22, 2024
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A radiology information system proven to help imaging departments alleviate bottlenecks and improve throughput of diagnostic reports, has been formally launched in the UK by healthcare technology provider Vertex in Healthcare. Designed to the enable significant administrative efficiencies that can improve how patients access scans and diagnostic expertise, VRIS has helped radiology departments in different […]

Panasonic cools on idea for third US plant for Tesla batteries

  • January 22, 2024
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The 2024 Model 3 / Source: Tesla Panasonic, makers of batteries for Tesla in the US, is delaying its plan to build a third battery plant in North America, according to Reuters. Panasonic Group CEO Yuki Kusumi told Reuters that the company is holding off on building a third plant as “demand for electric vehicles […]

Oil rises about 2% after suspected Ukraine drone attack on Russia fuel terminal

  • January 22, 2024
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Tanks belonging to Transneft, a Russian state-owned company that operates the country’s oil pipelines, at the Ust-Luga oil terminal. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Oil prices rose Monday after Ukraine reportedly attacked a major Russia fuel terminal over the weekend, raising renewed concerns about supply disruptions. The West Texas Intermediate futures contract […]

U.S. oil giant Exxon Mobil sues activist investors to prevent climate proposals

  • January 22, 2024
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ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods speaks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, California, on November 15, 2023. Andrew Caballero-reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against U.S. and Dutch activist investors in a bid to stop them from submitting climate proposals during the oil giant’s annual shareholder […]

Hands-on: Ford debuts new in-car digital platform with dual-screen Apple Maps via CarPlay – 9to5Mac

  • January 22, 2024
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Ford today has officially announced its new next-generation in-car infotainment system. While Ford is doubling down on its own native experience, it’s also expanding its commitment to CarPlay. I had a chance to visit Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan last week for a sneak preview of the new “Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience.” Here’s what […]

Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in Los Angeles

  • January 22, 2024
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The Jaguar I-Pace EVs currently being deployed / Credit: Waymo Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is looking to expand its driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles, where it is currently testing rides. Although, in light of the fallout from Cruise, it might not be smooth sailing. Waymo, which already has a large fleet of […]