All articles tagged with #technology upgrade
The FAA has selected RTX and Indra to replace 612 outdated radar systems across the U.S. by 2028, as part of a multibillion-dollar effort to modernize the air traffic control system, which is currently costly to maintain and prone to failures, with the goal of improving safety and efficiency.
NASA's new administrator Jared Isaacman highlighted the Chinese space oven as an 'upgrade' and emphasized the need for NASA to reassess its traditional practices, especially as China demonstrates advanced food preparation capabilities in space, such as space barbecues, prompting a reevaluation of NASA's approach to innovation and risk in space technology.
China is increasing its AI chip production capacity by upgrading its older ASML lithography machines, aiming to boost semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
Lockheed Martin is working on enhancing the F-35 with advanced stealth, new weapons, and potentially an unmanned option, aiming to incorporate sixth-generation technology within two to three years to boost its capabilities and interoperability with other systems, despite losing the NGAD fighter competition to Boeing.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is planning to upgrade its Muni Metro light rail's Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) from 5¼-inch floppy disks, which have been in use since 1998, to a more modern technology. The upgrade, expected to be completed by 2030, aims to address the challenges of relying on outdated technology, including data degradation and difficulty in finding workers familiar with the system. The SFMTA plans to develop in-house skill sets and provide training for existing staff while also hiring new skilled positions to support the new train control system.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks receives a significant redesign, featuring a larger and more symmetrical exterior, a digital interior upgrade with dual display screens, and a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 141 horsepower and all-wheel drive capability. The model also includes advanced safety features and is expected to go on sale later this summer, with pricing details to be announced.
The Star Tribune has implemented a back-end technology upgrade to enhance the reader experience, but this has caused temporary bugs in the app, requiring users to update their Star Tribune apps in the App Store or Google Play store for bug fixes and upcoming enhancements.
A national survey conducted by the National Emergency Number Association and Carbyne reveals that emergency call centers in the US are facing staffing shortages, struggling to fill vacancies, and dealing with worker burnout. The survey of 850 workers from 911 call centers found that many workers were experiencing burnout, handling more frequent call surges, and feeling undertrained. Nationwide staffing shortages have led to longer wait times and trouble reaching operators. The survey was released at a national conference to discuss possible solutions, including changing the classification of 911 workers, implementing technology upgrades, and providing better training and pay.