Topic: personal safety
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26 Essential Safety Tips for Women Living Alone
Living alone as a woman can involve creating the illusion of not being alone, such as calling out to an imaginary person when leaving home to suggest the residence is occupied. Upon returning, especially at night, performing actions like greeting a non-existent roommate or faking a phone call can...
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Escape Awkward Situations with SwitchBot's Fake Call Tracker
The SwitchBot Safety Alarm is a $39.99 keychain device that functions as both a personal safety tool and a smart home accessory, integrating with smart locks to send arrival notifications. In emergencies, pulling the keychain activates a 130dB audible alarm and flashing strobe, automatically aler...
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This Photo from the Minneapolis ICE Protests Is Haunting
A photographer detained at a Minneapolis ICE protest threw his expensive Leica camera to safety, sparking discussion about the value of objects during personal jeopardy. The incident highlighted the camera's durability, as the $4,600 Leica M10 survived the throw, but also revealed conflicting acc...
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