1.25 million RAM pickups recalled by Fiat Chrysler for fatal software glitch

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 1.25 of its RAM pickups for what could be a fatal software glitch which could cause seatbelts and airbags to fail during a collision.

More than 1.25 million Ram pickup trucks are being recalled worldwide due to a software glitch that can cause some of the vehicles' airbags and seatbelts to fail during rollover. The problem, linked to one death and two injuries according to Fiat Chrysler, covers three different light and medium-duty versions of the full-size Ram pickup sold in North America, as well as other parts of the world between the 2013 through 2016 model-years, FCA said. 

That includes 1.02 million 2013-16 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 trucks sold in the United States, along with 216,007 pickups shipped to Canada; 21,668 to Mexico; and another 21,530 sold outside North America.

Source: NBC News

Moto X and Moto E line coming to some markets as per leak

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 By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Lenovo is apparently bringing back its former flagship Moto X line along with the entry level Moto E line which were discontinued some years back. Now under the ownership of Lenovo, who seems to be ceding its own handsets to focus on Moto phones, we now have quite a range of upcoming Moto phones.

While these devices are likely going to different regions and being made available in various capacities. There's now more range than ever and, as a result, more confusion.

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Samsung technology grants150 STEM-based community solutions for Canada’s 150th year

Samsung Canada just announce the 150 regional finalists moving on to the next phase of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge, which asked Canadian students from Grades 6 through 12 to identify issues in their local communities and develop solutions using science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). 

These 150 regional finalists now move closer to being awarded one of four $20,000 Samsung technology grant packages as a Regional Winner as well as an exclusive event with Canadian rocket-scientist, Forbes ’30 Under 30’ and member of a Canadian contingent working on the European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover, Natalie Panek.  

 “These 150 regional finalists embody what Solve for Tomorrow is all about: innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to the future of Canadian communities. As we celebrate Canada’s 150^th this year, we are excited to see inspired student solutions come to life that will have local, national and even global implications,” said Mark Childs, Chief Brand Officer, Samsung Canada. 

To learn more about the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Challenge, visit solvefortomorrow.ca

Microsoft's Fluent Design System is a foundation for future user interfaces

Microsoft has already shown that it can design and create class-leading hardware and now it is looking at the design language for the user interface of its future. Called the Fluent Design System, which it is calling 'an eloquent design system for a complex world,' This is the next step beyond the Metro interface it introduced with Windows 8 and Windows Mobile. Fluent Design is still in its early stages but does show a lot of intuitive touches and elegant motion. More importantly, Fluent Design is engineered towards creators and their workflow, which continues Microsoft's focus on creatives and pros. Check out more here.