Tag: driving safety
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I tried the Co-Driver NO2: The affordable screen-less copilot for speed cameras and hazards
Meet the Co-Driver NO2: A new kind of speed camera and hazard tracker In an era where sophisticated dash tech often comes with a hefty price tag and bulky screens, the Co-Driver NO2 positions itself as a refreshing alternative. This small, screen-free device acts as a copilot for drivers, focusing on essential road intelligence: speed…
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Warning over Black Ice Across Donegal: Roads Treated, Caution Advised
Overview: Black Ice Causes Caution Across Donegal A warning has been issued for drivers and pedestrians across Donegal as black ice blankets many roads this Thursday morning. Local authorities reported difficult driving conditions in several areas, with reports extending from coastal towns to inland routes. Gritters have been deployed, and crews say they have treated…
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Wild Night: Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk Across North Island
Overview: Stormy Conditions Continue Across the North Island A forecast of persistent heavy rainfall has kept residents on alert across much of New Zealand’s North Island. Weather services warn that two converging weather systems are sustaining intense downpours, with the risk of localised flooding increasing as rivers swell and roadways become impassable in parts of…
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Google Maps Gets Gemini-Powered Hands-Free AI for Driving and Discovery
Google Maps embraces Gemini to boost hands-free AI while driving Google is expanding the capabilities of Maps with Gemini-powered conversational AI, aiming to enhance navigation and on-the-road discovery. The update builds on a year of AI features designed to help users ask questions about places, get real-time guidance, and explore nearby options without taking their…
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Google Maps to Guide You into the Right Lane with AI
Google Maps Gets an AI Lane Assist Upgrade In a move that could reshape everyday driving, Google Maps has announced a new feature designed to help drivers stay in the correct lane. By leveraging artificial intelligence and live roadway data, Maps will be able to detect road layout and lane configurations, then provide customized, real-time…
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California Crash: Indian-Origin Truck Driver Not Drunk, Charged With Homicide
Latest Update on California Truck Crash Involving Indian-Origin Driver A truck driver of Indian origin charged in connection with a deadly crash in California last month has been cleared of any alcohol or drug influence, authorities confirmed. While investigators say the driver showed no signs of intoxication, the incident remains a high-stakes case centered on…
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Two Fatal Crashes in Ireland Prompt Investigations and Witness Appeals
Two fatal crashes in Ireland have prompted Garda investigations and appeals for witnesses and dash-cam footage. The incidents, occurring within a few hours of each other, involved a passenger van and a jeep in Wexford and a single-vehicle crash in Co Roscommon. Authorities say they are treating each event as separate and are urging the…