Awesome Safety

A brake and turn signal light that sticks on the back of motorcycle helmets. It will come with a wireless transmitter that you’ll attach to your bike, allowing it to turn on or off in sync with the bike’s own lights.

The Haven smart lock is anchored at the base of your door, so it’s immune to lock picking and can withstand more stress compared to deadbolt locks. Toggle it through its app or integrate it into your home automation setup.

Dubs Acoustic Filters are stylish ear plugs. They sit flush against the ear and come in four colorways. Dubs claims that the ear plugs have a 12dB Noise Reduction Rating and can reduce volume without muffling or distorting sound.

For many pedestrians, the don’t walk sign is merely a suggestion. Carmaker Smart found a way to make people stop. It set up motion capture booths where people danced, and turned them into eye-catching signs. Making of here.

The Tornado Shield helps protect up to three people from being pierced or cut by flying debris, thanks to its layers of padding and ballistic nylon. Its bottom layer is made of ripstop nylon so you can breathe while you’re inside.

Like Automatic, Vinli plugs into you car’s OBD-II port and can tell you specific details about your car’s health. But it also has apps for security, automatic emergency calls, GPS tracking, integration with home automation and more.

A bicycle tail light with an integrated 720p 130º camera and a microphone. The camera continuously records 15min. clips, which are stored in a microSD card (8GB card included). It also has a water-repellent coating.

Giro helmets educates us on the finer points of what happens to your brain in a crash, and how a seemingly small change to helmet design could protects us by moving just enough to reduce some of the most deadly and traumatic forces.

Independent filmmaker Thomas Leveritt shocks unsuspecting passersby when he shows them what they look like under an ultraviolet lens that reveals the underlying effects of direct exposure to UV rays. We’re going to get some SPF50 now.

VSSL makes compact outdoor utility kits. Its supplies kit for instance packs 15 tools – including a flashlight, a candle and a wire saw – in an 8″ long aluminum tube. It also has a first aid kit and an emergency shelter kit.

Formerly known as the P-1, Skully’s DOT/ECE-certified augmented reality motorcycle helmet has a rear view display that can also display maps and phone or SMS notifications. It also lets you control your phone’s music player.

Believe it or not, you’re looking at a bicycle helmet. The Bandbox has a protective and comfortable shell that you can discreetly top off with a variety of interchangeable hat covers (sold separately). Skip to 2:05.

One move, many consequences. A man grabs his keys on his way out of a bar, setting off a literal – and catastrophic – chain of events. An anti-drunk driving advisory by Canadian government agency SAAQ.

Bluetooth locator devices are nothing new, but iFind is the first one we’ve seen that doesn’t need batteries. It harvests ambient electromagnetic energy – from routers, phones, TVs etc. – and converts that into usable power.

Mybelll’s speaker can blast out sounds up to 105dB, or about twice as loud as a typical metal bell. You can customize its horn by importing your own audio files. Its built-in 110 lumen LED lights are customizable as well.

This ingenious gadget combines a tire pressure gauge, auto glass escape hammer, LED flashlight, seat belt cutter, and other tools which could come in handy in an automotive emergency. Should be standard in every glove box.

A wearable smartphone designed for children. Tinitell lets kids call and answer calls simply by pressing its large button and saying the name of the person they want to call. It also has a GPS module so its wearer can be tracked.

Crave’s Axe and Axe 2 look like normal polyester shirts, but they have layers of Aramid Kevlar at the back and arms for protection. They also have inner pockets at the back, shoulders and elbow so you can add more protective pads.

A 0.3mi stretch of the N329 road in Oss, Netherlands now has glow-in-the-dark markers. They absorb solar energy during the day and glow at night. It’s part of Studio Roosegarde’s vision for a smart highway.

Ditch your goggles and stay safe in style with these sweet safety glasses from Hand Eye Supply. They have plastic or wire mesh side shields and have lenses that provide 100% ultraviolet protection.

To celebrate MacGyver’s 62nd birthday, iFixit put together a kit filled with the everyday items that the legendary troubleshooter frequently used. Though if you really want to be like Mac, you’d make the kit yourself.

Audi’s technology will tell you what speed to maintain so you’ll pass through the next traffic light when it’s green. It also counts down to the next green light if you’re already stopped at a red light. More here and here.

Revolights Arc is a fender-mounted nike taillight that’s more affordable than Revolights’ wheel–mounted lights. It also acts as a brake light. Its battery lasts up to 8 hours and charges via USB in just 2 hours.