On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressed a letter to "manufacturers, importers, and retailers of self-balancing scooters," or hoverboards. The agency warned that hoverboards that didn't meet the ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 24, 2016
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One of the holiday's hottest presents is now considered contraband at many U.S. colleges.
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Jan 7, 2016
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Riding a "hoverboard" will zip you around town and make you the coolest person in the neighborhood. But it might also be risky.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 17, 2015
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Apple on Wednesday announced it is recalling Beats Pill XL wireless speakers because of danger batteries might get so hot they ignite in flames.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 3, 2015
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Right now, there are 10,000 components that can be used to make cosmetics. These components have to be monitored to guarantee consumer safety. The UPV/EHU researcher Josu López has developed three 'green' analytical methods ...
Analytical Chemistry
May 29, 2015
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Tulip bulbs are susceptible to stem nematodes. Growers live in fear of the small pathogens as just one affected bulb can be disastrous for an entire batch. Moreover, until, very recently the standard hot water treatment remedy ...
Other
Mar 5, 2015
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Two months after the ride-hailing app Uber was introduced in Denmark, the country's transport minister has said the service likely will be banned because it violates Danish law.
Business
Jan 22, 2015
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Google and Hewlett-Packard are halting sales of their recently released Chromebook 11 computer after some users reported the device's charger has been overheating.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 14, 2013
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Traveling to New York for a few days but don't want to stay at an expensive hotel? The online service Airbnb can find you a room to rent in a private home.
Internet
Oct 16, 2013
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Despite warnings to the contrary, many people continue to operate portable generators indoors or close to open windows, doors, or vents, resulting in more than 500 deaths since 2005. And each year, more than 20,000 people ...
Engineering
Jul 11, 2013
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