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Automatic emergency braking is getting better at preventing crashes
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) isn’t perfect, but the technology is improving, according to a recent study conducted by AAA. The research comes on the heels of a new federal rule requiring all vehicles to have the most robust version of AEB by 2029. AAA wanted to see how newer vehicles with AEB fared compared to older models with the technology.…
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Google asks 9th Circuit for emergency stay, says Epic ruling ‘is dangerous’
The ruling, which Google has appealed, would force Google to distribute third-party app stores within Google Play, no longer require Google Play Billing for apps distributed via Google Play, and more, with many of those changes ordered to begin on November 1st — just over two weeks from today. But echoing many of Google’s arguments during the district court case,…
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How to perform a PC ‘Emergency Restart’ on Windows 11, 10
To “Emergency Restart” on Windows 11 (and 10), use the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” shortcut, press and hold the “Ctrl” key, click the “Power” button, and click the “OK” button. On Windows 11 (as well as on Windows 10), “Emergency Restart” is one of those hidden features that allows you to force restart when the computer is unresponsive or…
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Backup by BioLite is a beefy emergency battery for your big appliances
Instead of wiring into a home’s breaker box, the Backup by BioLite home backup power solution relies on thin battery panels that can fit behind appliances to keep them running for days at a time. It’s built around two 1.5kWh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, or LFP) batteries, the Backup Core and Backup Extend. Like any uninterruptible power supply, the Backup…
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Swiss Safe 2-in-1 Roadside Car Emergency Kit review
Swiss Safe 2-in-1 Roadside Car Emergency Kit: Contents Size: 12.3 x 11.6 x 7.5 inches (two cases together)Weight: 7.3 poundsNumber of items: 15Jumper cables/length: Yes/12-feetFirst aid kit: YesAir pump: NoShovel: NoFlashlight: NoFire extinguisher: No Although it comes in two cases, the Swiss Safe 2-in-1 Roadside Car Emergency Kit is a near-complete way to help walk or drive away from a major road incident. The bundle of tools inside…
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T-Mobile Is Testing Emergency Alerts From Satellites
T-Mobile announced Wednesday that, for the first time in the United States, it has transmitted a wireless emergency alert (WEA) using satellites. The system’s initial test took place on September 5 when a simulated evacuation alert was transmitted into low Earth orbit where it was picked up by a Starlink satellite and retransmitted across a set geographic area to T-mobile…
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How to Prepare for a Weather Emergency
Prepare electronic devices. Having your phone fully charged is only one step in preparing for an emergency. Here are things you need to do with your electronics. Don’t forget your pets. It’s always a good idea to take your pets with you when you evacuate. But how do you prepare for that? Here’s how to make a disaster plan. Be…
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