Tag: Car Mode
Device-makers; wireless tech skirt suits in US — harsh precedent for victims’ families: ‘product manufacturers are not liable for distracted driving accidents’
Apple Has Swatted Away Distracted Driving Lawsuits Without Much Trouble So Far
— FairWarning, February 27, 2019
In-vehicle technology making for (even more) distracted drivers — deemed safe since automaker supplied: Research
Distracted driving is illegal in many states, but too many people are addicted
— The Washington Post, June 27, 2018
The state of distracted driving-related policies in the US
Yes, Smartphone Use Is Probably Behind the Spike in Driving Deaths. So Why Isn’t More Being Done to Curb It?
— Future Tense, December 28, 2017
This tech detects device in moving vehicle, automatically sets phone into restrictive mode to remove distraction
A cure for distracted driving? Software locks your phone while behind the wheel
— The Seattle Times, June 9, 2017
Apple’s next phone can auto-detect driving and block distraction, but driver can still opt-out
iPhone will get ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ mode in iOS 11 this fall
— USA Today, June 5, 2016
DriveCare blocks drivers’ phone calls, text messages and emails
N.S. company develops new device to put brakes on distracted driving
— Global News, March 22, 2017
Consumer tech organization’s letter to Trump administration cries NHTSA overstep with Phase 2 Guidelines
Group asks feds to pump brakes on ‘driver mode’ for phones
— The Hill, February 13, 2017