For those globetrotters that mainline adrenalin, seeking adventure in the most remote places on earth, the Breitling Emergency will no doubt be a familiar, if rather exclusive piece of kit. Released in 1995, it was the first timepiece with a most unique complication: a personal locator beacon.
During natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and earthquakes, one of the most critical aspects of survival is maintaining communication. When the commonly used cellular and internet infrastructure fails due to damage or overload, having an alternative means of communication becomes paramount.
If you were going into a wilderness area where there is no cell reception, you might be concerned about how you would call for help if you got lost or injured. However, the O-BOY rescue watch, which is connected to satellites, was specifically created to address these worries.
C’est une première et c’est du belge : une montre connectée par satellite, à prix abordable, qui permet de vous localiser où que vous soyez et d’alerter les secours en cas de danger.
Le Consumer Electronics Show de Las Vegas est la grand-messe annuelle des nouvelles technologies et de l’innovation. Voici les gadgets les plus remarquables de l’édition 2023, qui vient de se clôturer.
CES, het jaarlijkse tech- en gadgetcircus in Las Vegas, trekt zich na twee covidedities weer op gang. Het Belgische legioen in de gokstad komt vooral van onder de taalgrens.
Big adventures challenge us. We can learn to go further, test our limits, and push ourselves to the next level, especially when it comes to extreme sports. It’s a thin line between pumping adrenaline and scary situations. Belgian start-up LifeLine srl. brings together both the desire for adventure and the need for safety. Whether it’s hiking in the Alps, canyoning in France or running in very remote areas, people are often faced with a lack of broadband internet access or even cellular connectivity. The wrist-wearable O-BOY solves the problem of connectivity when it is needed most.
While travelling in remote outback areas will always have an element of risk attached to it, the advance of emergency communication technology offers some peace of mind … but only to those who use it!
If you were heading off into a wilderness area with no cell coverage, you might worry about how you’d summon help if you got hurt or lost. Well, the O-BOY satellite-connected rescue watch was designed with just such concerns in mind.
If you’re a regular in the great outdoors and you oftentimes put yourself at risk, a smartwatch might not save your bacon.
