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Police in the Netherlands are taking action against those who choose to run the gauntlet and ride illegally powerful ebikes, after seeing record numbers of cycling fatalities in 2022. Roadside testing stations have now been rolled out across the country.Where ebike riders in the US can hop on powerful ebikes capable of providing assistance up to 28 mph (45 km/h), only a few areas in Europe allow such speeds – and even then, the so-called speed pedelecs may need to be insured and registered, and the helmet-wearing cyclist…

Apple’s Roadside Assistance via Satellite feature for iPhone now includes the Verizon Roadside Assistance program, the company has confirmed this weekApple first added its satellite safety capability to the iPhone 14 with Emergency SOS, which lets users communicate with emergency services via satellites when they don't have cell service. In September, the company unveiled its brand new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, and added the aforementioned Roadside Assistance feature, which leverages the same satellites to connect you…

A canton in Switzerland commissioned a project in which solar panels were attached vertically to a roadside retaining wall. The canton of Appenzell Ausserhoden in northeastern Switzerland is aiming to generate at least 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2035. So, it exercised a little creativity and covered a roadside retaining wall with 756 glass-glass solar panels. The panels have an output of 325 kW and an energy yield of around 230,000 kWh annually. This is equivalent to the…

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 families of devices, including the Pro models, can call for roadside assistance when you need it, even if you don't have a traditional cellular connection. It's a feature that has the very real potential to help save lives, and now we know exactly how it works.Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite is a similar feature that's been around since November 2022 and has already very much helped to save lives on many occasions, giving people a way to summon emergency services when in parts of the world…

Maybe I’m falling for all the fear-mongering lately—I did grow up watching Lifetime—but I’m keen on the satellite safety features bundled in the iPhone 14 and 15. The built-in connectivity offers as much peace of mind as the pepper spray in my bag. I’m miffed Android makers have yet to come on board with similar offerings. Is USB-C Finally Coming To iPhone?Just in time for a season of intense holiday travel, Roadside Assistance via satellite is available on iOS 17 for iPhone 14/15 users in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Those…

iPhone 15 series of smartphones was launched on Tuesday with a handful of noteworthy hardware upgrades over the company's previous models. At its 'Wonderlust' launch event, Apple announced a new feature that expands the functionality of the 'Emergency SOS via satellite' feature that was introduced with the iPhone 14 series of smartphones last year. Dubbed 'Roadside Assistance via satellite', it will let iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 owners seek assistance when their car breaks down and they have no cellular connectivity.Apple…

In the last decade, the number of expensive luxury cars and SUVs spotted on Indian roads has increased manyfold. Unlike regular cars, these expensive vehicles are a bit more expensive to maintain, and not everyone who can afford to buy them can maintain them properly. Some luxury car owners often try to find cheaper solutions to repair their expensive vehicles. British car manufacturer Bentley launched its first SUV, the Bentayga, in India a few years ago. The SUV quickly became popular among businessmen and…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Weekend Post News Canada Books Book excerpt: Nova Scotia's John Risley has come a long way from running a dumpy roadside lobster shop Published Jun 11, 2023  •  Last updated 19 minutes ago  •  16 minute read Nova Scotia businessman and visionary John Risley at one of his Labrador lodges: Rifflin' Hitch.  Photo by Becca Willcott / Becken Photography Article content In Nova Scotia, John Risley is arguably a household name, synonymous with the seafood…

In the last decade, the number of expensive luxury cars and SUVs spotted on Indian roads has increased manyfold. Unlike regular cars, these expensive vehicles are a bit more expensive to maintain, and not everyone who can afford to buy them can maintain them properly. Some luxury car owners often try to find cheaper solutions to repair their expensive vehicles. British car manufacturer Bentley launched its first SUV, the Bentayga, in India a few years ago. The SUV quickly became popular among businessmen and celebrities.…

We have come across several incidents where people have filled the wrong fuels in their vehicles. In most cases, this happens due to miscommunication and carelessness. This time, we have a report from Odisha, where a Mahindra XUV700 got his SUV filled with diesel instead of petrol. The owner shared this incident on social media. He then talks about how Mahindra’s Roadside Assistance helped him and his family after the incident. The experience was shared by MIshra RAnjan R N on Facebook. The owner mentions that he and…