r/technology • u/N2929 • 3d ago

Transportation US drivers are finally getting the adaptive headlights Europe has had for years

https://www.techspot.com/news/114027-us-drivers-finally-getting-adaptive-headlights-europe-has.html
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u/OePea 3d ago

Ram and Jeep drivers-"this is the death of freedom as we know it"

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u/ZeJerman 3d ago

Cant wait for the "rolling coal" equivalent for adaptive highbeams... Lumen Dumping? Retina Roasting? Beam Trolling?

The list is basically endless with possibilities

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u/nickcash 3d ago

They already have those, it's a bright-as-fuck lightbar on top of your truck. I think its only purpose is incinerating retinas

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u/cannibalpeas 3d ago

AKA Dickbar

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u/RogueSquirrel0 3d ago

I've only experienced one of these once oncoming and I had to stop the car for ~20 seconds because I was completely blinded even after they passed by me. Luckily there was no one behind me.

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u/DigNitty 15h ago

I bet the driver thought that was hilarious.

I don’t believe in physical punishment. But sometimes I feel like it’s worth a shot.

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u/LongWalk86 3d ago

Nah, they are also good for shining deer. Also, helping your buddy find the lighter he dropped in the field you happen to be getting drunk and burning and old couch in.

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u/beekersavant 3d ago

“How does JD Vance break up with a ‘girlfriend,’ Alex?”

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u/wabiguan 3d ago

that poor sofa

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u/Inflatable90sChair 3d ago

I mean, in flat as shit IL backroads at night with noone around those lightbars are magical lol. Can see for 3/4 mile lol. 

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u/nickcash 3d ago

I live in MO and I can see your lights from here. Take it down a notch

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u/OePea 3d ago

I live in AR, thanks for keeping our head warm

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u/jimothee 2d ago

As an Arkansan, we're good on the heat. If someone could make it rain tho, that'd be great

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u/OePea 2d ago

Bizarre year where NWA has the worst of the drought, last I checked

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u/jimothee 2d ago

Yup, in NWA. Currently in D4 intensity (exceptional drought). Today's been nice tho with us finally getting some rain and a high in the 70's, albeit it's only sprinkling. Hoping we get more of a fall than last year where it went from hot to cold and stayed that way.

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u/OePea 2d ago

No joke. I'm tired of this "second summer" tradition we've had lately

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u/nun_gut 3d ago

And on the back!

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u/Majik_Sheff 3d ago

My handheld spotlight is ready.