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A year ago, at CES, I broke out the snark-hammer at 444, a startup that was trying to make a ‘smart’ pepper spray device. I came across the same company again at CES this year. To my surprise, it had landed a significant partnership, co-development, and co-branding deal with Mace, one of the biggest names in the sprayable self-defense sector. 444‘s agreement with Mace is “a preliminary exclusivity agreement for purposes of jointly developing and bringing to market a smart pepper spray device that is GPS and Bluetooth enabled and which sends out current location to emergency contacts when deployed.”…

Skwheel Skwheel is a startup based in France, that is making waves with its product, the Luna-One electric skis. Showcased at CES 2024, these electric skis have been designed to bring a new twist to urban mobility. The Luna-One skis are equipped with features that make them versatile for various surfaces, including streets, sand, and gravel. They can reach a top speed of 80 km/h in less rural settings but are limited to 25 km/h in urban environments for safety. The skis include a joystick for control and multiple braking systems, which add to their usability and safety. Y-Brush Y-Brush…

Beaches and dunes are becoming increasingly trapped between rising sea levels and infrastructure. Dutch researchers found that nowadays, when dropped on a random beach around the world, you only need to walk 390 meters on average to find the nearest road or building. And while that short walking distance may seem convenient if you want a day at the beach, it’s bad news for our protection against rising sea levels, drinking water supplies and biodiversity. But there is hope; the researchers found that by designating nature reserves, beaches and dunes can be successfully protected. The value of wide beaches and…

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in broad daylight on Tuesday, January 9, in Western Road near Churchill Square shopping centre, Brighton. He denies being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and possessing a knife. Brighton Magistrates’ sitting as a youth court heard that he was interviewed at Brighton Police Station in John Street on the same day as his arrest. District Judge Amanda Kelly released the youngster on bail. The teenager has been bailed until his next appearance on January 18 when he will appear at the same court. Source link [Featured] [Just In]

Fujitsu, the tech company embroiled in the Post Office scandal, has suffered a financial fall from grace with more than a billion dollars wiped off its value within just eight days, according to data platform Alt Index. The huge $1.07bn (£841m) loss follows the debut of ITV show ‘Mr. Bates vs The Post Office’, which dramatised the Post Office scandal of the late 90s, featuring Fujitsu’s faulty IT system Horizon. “With the spotlight back on Fujitsu, it comes as no surprise that the Japanese tech giant has seen notable losses as high as £786m in recent weeks,” said a spokesperson…

Councillor says: "One of these schools is on a country park" Source link

Location : The A585 northbound between the junctions with the A588 South and the A587 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 12 January 2024. Source link

View gallery Image Credit: Gregory Pace/Shutterstock Madonna is thoroughly enjoying every moment of her Celebration World Tour — even backstage! In a new Instagram carousel shared Thursday, January 11, the “Like a Virgin” singer, 65, sucked on a pink sugared strip of candy while having her eye makeup done by a makeup artist. She wore her famous blonde locks in waves and rocked black nail polish as she stared down the camera in the stitched together pics. Other pics showed Madge with her completed makeup glam, and a short clip of her rocking a stunning silver halo headdress featuring a…

Google announced today that the company plans to support more real-money games (RMG) on the Play Store this year by allowing more types of games in the category following local laws. The search giant said that the program with extended support for real-money gaming will start in India, Brazil, and Mexico in June with roll out in more countries planned in the future. Google is also considering a new service fee model for subscriptions and in-app purchases. However, the company didn’t disclose many details about the cut it will take from developers. “With this policy update, we will also be…

When it comes to mental health solutions, the needs of individuals find resonance in the innovative approaches of startups. A recent survey by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance sheds light on the financial and emotional strains faced by small business owners, emphasising the growing importance of mental health support. In this context, we explore 5 more promising therapy and wellness startups making strides in enhancing mental well-being. These startups offer diverse and accessible solutions, reflecting a concerted effort to address the nuanced challenges individuals encounter on their mental health journeys.   1. Swyno     Siwan Jones, from North Wales, has…