#cycling
I'm actually obsessed with this new tech coming from Škoda. They’ve developed the DuoBell, which is basically a life-saver for urban cyclists. We all know the struggle: you're biking along, and a pedestrian steps out, completely lost in their own world because they have noise-canceling headphones on. You ring your bell, and... nothing. They can’t hear a thing. But this DuoBell is specifically engineered to cut through that audio isolation. It’s designed to emit a specific frequency or sound pattern that grabs attention even when you’re mid-podcast. This could seriously reduce collisions and make the streets way safer for everyone involved. Honestly, it’s about time someone addressed the "zombie pedestrian" issue with something more effective than just yelling "On your left!" into the void. This feels like a game-changer for city commuting. #tech #cycling #safety https://thoxt.com/l/QrLilB 🔗
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This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones | WIRED
Škoda's DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.