Tag: rspca
Tesla ‘fixing’ reported fault with pet cooling system
Tesla boss Elon Musk has said the company is “fixing” an issue with the Dog Mode in its cars which is meant to keep pets cool in unattended vehicles. The entrepreneur responded to a concerned owner who alerted the company to a potential fault via Twitter after his boxer puppy, Enzo, was left in a…
Is Tesla Dog Mode a good idea? No, say animal charities RSPCA and Blue Cross
Animal charities have expressed ‘serious concerns’ over Tesla’s Dog Mode which is designed to keep pets cool in unattended cars. RSPCA and Blue Cross worry that the technology could fail and promotes the wrong message. The software update, which has been made available on all Tesla models this week, allows owners to leave the air…
Ford develops ‘smart kennels’ to keep dogs relaxed during fireworks
Ford has designed a noise-cancelling kennel for dogs to ease the stress created by fireworks displays celebrating the New Year. The quiet kennel uses similar noise-cancelling technology found in cars and headphones but remains a concept for the moment. Microphones inside the prototype detect the sound of fireworks and transmit opposing frequencies from built-in speakers…
Sureflap the microchip cat flap protects your pussy's entrance
RFID technology allows you to tag your cat so that no other dastardly moggies can get in and nick Snowball’s Whiskas.
