Bengaluru Techie Develops 'Kidnap Button' Booking Random Uber Rides

A Bengaluru-based tech enthusiast, Pankaj, has created a 'kidnap button' that, when pressed, books a random Uber ride to an interesting city location using a Raspberry Pi and custom Python code. This invention is part of his series of playful tech projects, including an AI Helmet that reports traffic violations and a Chrome extension that blocks social media until users scream a phrase. His creative innovations have gained viral attention and praise for blending hardware and software in novel ways.