Last January, as the U.S. Air Force was taking one satellite in the country’s constellation of GPS satellites offline, an incorrect time was accidentally uploaded to several others, making them out of sync by less time than it takes for the sound of a gunshot to leave the chamber. The minute error disrupted GPS-dependent timing…
DetailsThere are now more connected machines than there are people on Earth and, with machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies enabling the internet of things (IoT), this is about to accelerate. Are we ready for the age of the machines? At some point back in 2014, the number of connected devices in the world surpassed that of the…
DetailsThe recent spate of nut thefts in California, along with a rise in cargo theft activity in and around the city of Dallas, TX, are but two indicators of new trends taking shape among freight thieves, according to industry experts. The first highlights the greater focus cargo thieves are placing on food and beverage freight…
DetailsTHE WAY YOU drive is surprisingly unique. And in an era when automobiles have become data-harvesting, multi-ton mobile computers, the data collected by your car—or one you rent or borrow—can probably identify you based on that driving style after as little as a few minutes behind the wheel. In a study they plan to present…
DetailsTechnology giant Google (GOOG), well-known for its active involvement in self-driving cars, already has a patent for a “package delivery platform” which is indicative of its plans to work on delivery trucks. Meanwhile, companies like Peloton and OTTO are rising to prominence with their advanced automated truck driving technology kits and systems. According to the…
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