Safety

As UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments gain popularity, so do the risks of falling victim to scams and fraud. Whether you're using Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, or any other UPI-enabled app, it's crucial to prioritise safety and security. Here you can go through some safety tips that help users safeguard their UPI payments and protect themselves from potential scams.1. Verify Transactions Before ConfirmingAlways double-check the details of the transaction, including the recipient's UPI ID, phone number, or bank…

The Apple Watch is a great tool, and it’s not just for health and fitness and checking emails on your wrist: it can also be very helpful in an emergency. It can contact the emergency services in your region on command, or - in certain situations like car crashes and falls - it can initiate a call to them automatically. When the call’s over, it can message a designated emergency contact. The Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2, designed for high-powered exercisers, divers and explorers, takes things one step further - it packs…

In a South American swamp, a broad-snouted caiman floats along a river on a hot day. She's not only looking for prey, but listening closely for the calls of her babies. High up on the bank, a mound of peat covers her precious eggs.From within its shell, a young caiman calls out to its brothers and sisters. One by one, the babies begin chirping from inside their eggs, encouraging one another to emerge; their chances of survival are higher if they hatch simultaneously. Using sound to synchronize themselves, the baby caimans…

One of the scientists who was fired from Canada's top infectious disease laboratory "intentionally" shared scientific information with China — potentially putting people's health in jeopardy — says an assessment by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).  The intelligence assessment was released late Wednesday afternoon by the federal government, along with hundreds of other documents about the mysterious dismissal of Dr. Xiangguo Qiu and her husband Keding Cheng.The scientists and their students worked in the…

Riding a Royal Enfield Bullet is already considered a difficult task because of its weight and its powerful engine. However, riding it with high heels adds a whole other layer of complexity and danger to the equation. Recently, a video has been shared online in which two girls wearing one-piece dresses and heels were seen riding a Royal Enfield Bullet on a main road. Both of these girls were neither wearing a helmet nor any other safety gear, and they were riding this motorcycle at a high speed. All of this was done to…

The Accident Ahead Alert feature is currently available in Denmark on all 90, 60 and 40 series Volvo car models, from model year 2016 and onwards.You’re driving down a winding country road. It’s impossible to see beyond the road in front of you. Suddenly, your Volvo car alerts you: there’s been an accident ahead. As you calmly decelerate and come around the next curve, you see a crashed car in your lane. Thanks to the warning, you were prepared and could react…

Last Updated: March 01, 2024, 08:50 ISTRoyal Enfield's Explorer V4 Riding Jacket Redefines Safety and Swagger for Riders. The Explorer V4 Riding Jacket is designed with riders in mind, whether you're cruising in the city or going on an adventure tour. Royal Enfield, a top player in mid-size motorcycle (250-750cc) segment, unveiled the Explorer V4 Riding Jacket today, just in time for the riding season.This jacket is all about innovation, safety, and style, meeting the high demands of riders.The Explorer V4 is a big step…

Reported By: Samreen PallLast Updated: February 29, 2024, 17:23 ISTHyundai Opens Booking for Creta N Line, Launch Set for March 11. (Photo: Hyundai)The Hyundai N Line portfolio promises to redefine driving pleasure, ensuring an exciting adventure every time you hit the road. Hyundai is now accepting bookings for its sporty Creta N Line with just Rs 25,000 as a token amount.Interested customers can reserve their Hyundai CRETA N Line at any Hyundai Signature Dealership nationwide or online at…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Seattle is routinely listed as one of the most walkable and bike-friendly cities in the nation. The city government has committed to Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries completely by 2030 and embarked on a slew of infrastructure projects: expanding the city's bike network, redesigning high-crash intersections, and enhancing crosswalks to protect pedestrians.…

The first 5G-enabled ebike has rolled into Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, courtesy of Long Island-based mobile device company Orbic. The fat-tire pedal-assist ride also comes with a bunch of cameras and AI crash detection.Until now, the focus of Orbic's business has been budget smartphones, a few laptops and tablets along with mobile hotspots, a LTE smartwatch and some wireless earbuds. Now the company has suddenly added mobility to its "innovation pipeline" with a tech-packed electric fatbike.Details are…