World-first cannabis study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability

A novel study investigating the effects of cannabis on driving in a real-world context has found cannabidiol (CBD) alone does not impair driving ability. The landmark finding promises to be invaluable in guiding road safety regulations as cannabis laws… Continue reading World-first cannabis study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability

ticc turn indicator is triggered by tilts of a cyclist’s head

While there are now a multitude of bicycle LED turn indicators on the market, most of them require riders to press buttons on a handlebar unit. Intended to make things simpler and safer, the ticc device is instead activated via head-tilts.Continue Read… Continue reading ticc turn indicator is triggered by tilts of a cyclist’s head

Thin, squishy bike helmet hardens on impact

Some people refuse to wear bike helmets because they find the things to be big, heavy and gawky-looking. That’s where the Danish-made Newton-Rider helmet comes in, as it’s sleek, thin, and made of semi-soft materials.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles,… Continue reading Thin, squishy bike helmet hardens on impact

Faro takes a subtle approach to light-up helmets

We’ve seen a few different head- and tail-light-equipped bike helmets over the past several years, and some of the things have looked pretty … flashy. The Faro is a bit different, though, in that it has a classier, more refined appearance.Continue Read… Continue reading Faro takes a subtle approach to light-up helmets

Bright bike headlight “flattens” its light output to reduce glare

Bicycle headlights are now so bright that they can dazzle motorists, potentially (and ironically) causing those drivers to run into the cyclists who are using them. The Farina, however, is made to be bright without being blinding – plus it has some oth… Continue reading Bright bike headlight “flattens” its light output to reduce glare

Proximity-sensing bike tail light warns encroaching drivers

A large percentage of automobile-bicycle collisions occur when a car hits a bike from behind. The UK-designed SureLight bicycle tail light was made with this in mind, as it actually warns motorists when they’re getting too close.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Proximity-sensing bike tail light warns encroaching drivers

Turn-indicating bike lights use GPS to respond to their location

There are now a number of “smart” bike lights available, that do things such as automatically switching on when it gets dark outside. The turn-indicating ioLight is different, though, in that it’s triggered by the user’s GPS coordinates.Continue Readin… Continue reading Turn-indicating bike lights use GPS to respond to their location

Bike-mounted car-detecting radar system now works with smartphones

Five years ago Garmin first introduced its Varia Radar system, which warns cyclists of cars approaching from behind. The company has now announced an updated version, that offers a couple of key improvements over the original.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bike-mounted car-detecting radar system now works with smartphones

Norwegian tech uses audio beacons to get people out of smoky tunnels

If you’re in a road tunnel that suddenly gets filled with smoke due to a vehicle fire, it can be very difficult knowing which way to head. That’s where EvacSound comes in, as it uses audio beacons to guide people to safety.Continue ReadingCategory: Goo… Continue reading Norwegian tech uses audio beacons to get people out of smoky tunnels