UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt ebike getaways
UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt ebike getaways
Device in development fires electromagnetic pulse that tricks ebikes and scooters into shutting off
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Device in development fires electromagnetic pulse that tricks ebikes and scooters into shutting off
Couldn't the bandit just keep on peddling away
9 0 ReplyAt a much slower speed and higher effort
4 0 ReplyI mean, if it's that or jail...
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Sweats in insulin pump
9 0 ReplyPolice hope the device will be harmless to humans and other devices.
Hopefully fine o_o
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I assume this will affect escooters as well, a sudden stop of which has been well known to be great for you jawbone...
6 0 ReplyAre the e scooters not able to move when turned off? Wouldn't it just start slowing down and not immediately block the wheels?
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Those would probably also be useful against dickheads with overly loud car stereos
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