[Hero image: Mirco Bazzani/Unsplash]Thailand Rainy Season 101When does the rainy season begin and end?\nThe rainy season generally starts in July and ends in October, though don’t be surprised if it carries over into the first few weeks of November.\nHowever, it should be noted that different regions of the country experience the rainy season in different periods but not too vastly different.\nThe south sees a lot of violent weather during the rainy season and coastal areas are also quite hazardous during these times.\nYou’ll have to weigh your options to determine whether that makes it worth paying a visit during the rainy season.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Highly Automated Truck Being Tested on Public Roads in Germany","slug":"highly-automated-truck-being-tested-on-public-roads-in-germany","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-14 14:30:58.443641","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"A highly automated truck developed in tandem by IVECO and Plus is being tested on public roads in Germany.\nThe road tests have come about following an extensive period of validation, including exhaustive closed-course testing, public road data collection and training of the test drivers to familiarize them with the truck’s safety features.\nIn addition, the suitability and safety of the vehicle for operation on public roads was assessed by Germany’s respected certification body TÜV SÜD.\nAccording to the companies, the ongoing collection of data during the public tests will play a key role in preparing the automated S-Way for future production.\n“We are proud of the hard work that the IVECO and Plus teams have poured into getting this innovative driving solution on public roads for testing,” said Shawn Kerrigan, Plus COO and co-founder at Plus.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Car IQ Turns to Visa to Power In-Vehicle Merchant Payments","slug":"car-iq-turns-to-visa-to-power-in-vehicle-merchant-payments","publishDate":"2023-07-13 19:14:03+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-14 14:30:58.114090","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Vehicle payment platform Car IQ partnered with Visa to power its in-vehicle merchant payments solution, Car IQ Pay Vehicle Wallet.\nPayment platform for vehicles, Car IQ, has partnered with Visa.\nThe San Francisco-based company is working with the payments and credit card giant to power its in-vehicle merchant payments solution, Car IQ Pay Vehicle Wallet.\nThe Car IQ Pay Vehicle Wallet can then be used to pay for fuel, tools, parking, insurance, service, EV charging, and repairs.\nMore than 25,000 fuel stations in the U.S accept the company’s Car IQ Pay solution.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Bunnings makes facial recognition technology a condition of entry at store in Preston, Melbourne","slug":"bunnings-makes-facial-recognition-technology-a-condition-of-entry-at-store-in-preston-melbourne","publishDate":"2023-07-14 05:06:02+01:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-14 14:30:58.086589","feedName":"Image Recognition","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The shopper spotted the sign warning Bunnings was using facial recognition software in the store's 'conditions of entry' sign at a new store in Preston, Melbourne.\nFacial recognition technology may be used,' reads the sign shared to Reddit by the Victorian shopper .\n'Number plate recognition technology may be used and images shared with Police for crime prevention and safety purposes,' it continued.\n'Green light: no facial recognition.\nRed: facial recognition for security, marketing, analytics or any other purpose,' the poster explained.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Cross-country car theft spree: Florida duo wanted in Ohio, linked to crimes as far as Texas","slug":"cross-country-car-theft-spree-florida-duo-wanted-in-ohio-linked-to-crimes-as-far-as-texas","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-14 14:30:57.435330","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Cross-country car theft spree: Florida duo wanted in Ohio, linked to crimes as far as TexasA string of vehicle break-ins and thefts have been connected by the Barnesville and Byesville police departments, as well as the Ohio State Highway Patrol Intelligence Unit.
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"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Former LSU women’s basketball standout Danielle Ballard fatally struck by car","slug":"former-lsu-womens-basketball-standout-danielle-ballard-fatally-struck-by-car","publishDate":"2023-07-13 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-14 14:30:55.853319","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Former LSU women’s basketball player Danielle Ballard died Thursday after being struck by a car.\nAuthorities have not identified the driver of the vehicle that struck Ballard or provided further details, saying an investigation was ongoing and in its preliminary stages.\nBallard, who grew up in Memphis, played guard for LSU from 2012 to 2015.\n“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Danielle,“ LSU said in a statement.\n“She meant a great deal to our program and was such a big part of our women’s basketball family.
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