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Didn't realize Pixel got satellite SOS! So glad to see this becoming mainstream. Birthrates are declining. Protecting the lives we have matters. I'm hoping the

Didn't realize Pixel got satellite SOS! So glad to see this becoming mainstream. Birthrates are declining. Protecting the lives we have matters. I'm hoping the broad deployment of this tech allows phones to SOS on collision from within remote areas. I haven't gotten the impression these two features are able to work seamlessly yet since phones need a clear view of the sky (I'm suggesting that the satellite broadcasts become just a little more powerful against minor obstructions such as a car roof)

lxgr 2y ago
> I'm hoping the broad deployment of this tech allows phones to SOS on collision from within remote areas. Presumably this tech will be integrated into car built-in emergency call systems sooner or later. There's already a mandate for (terrestrial phone network based) dial-112-on-crash in Europe. With something like Starlink's Direct-to-Cell, even existing cars might be able to use this without an upgrade. > Protecting the lives we have matters. I'd argue saving lives matters regardless of population dynamics...?!
kwanbix 2y ago
Even if birthrates were not declining, protecting lives matters.
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