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Beck Diefenbach / Reuters Consumer Reports released its second-ever ranking of driver-assistance systems on Wednesday. Tesla once again took second place, but an increasingly crowded field is quickly encroaching. Autopilot outpaced competitors in capabilities and performance, but sank to the bottom for categories like driver engagement and clarity around safety. Consumer Reports' rankings come as Tesla launches its "full self-driving" beta software, which is not actually self-driving. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Tesla's poor track record of keeping drivers engaged while Autopilot is on cost the automaker significant points in Consumer Reports' latest ranking of driver-assistance systems.
A new technology developed by Japanese tech company OMRON may have a solution to help prevent crashes caused by driver fatigue. OMRON's Onboard Driving Monitoring Sensor uses facial recognition and artificial intelligence to tell if a driver is falling asleep or texting while driving, and prompting them to pay attention and drive safely.
Ukrainian armed forces receive advanced radar systems from the U.S. capable of stopping rocket and artillery attacks. Natasha Howitt reports.
Israeli air defence systems intercept projectiles amid an Iranian attack on Israel, as seen from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. IMAGES
As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary in the shadow of the war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asks allies for more Patriot air defence systems. SOUNDBITE
The head of the top United Nations court says that Israel must allow humanitarian assistance for Gaza, during the reading of the initial decision in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a landmark case brought by South Africa that has sparked global interest. SOUNDBITE