All new vehicles sold in the European Union must have a wide range of safety features baked in as standard in the coming years, after EU institutions reached provisional agreement on a safety regulation that’s aimed at protecting passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. Once formally adopted most of the new safety features will become mandatory from […]
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Anker is running a *huge* sale on tech devices for your car
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Anker is running a great deal on Amazon today, with four of their hottest devices for the car on sale. Keep phones charged, locate your vehicle in a crowded lot, record accidents, and more with these gadgets:
Dual charger —$14.89
With two USB ports, PowerIQ, and quick charge, this charger will definitely keep passengers happy.
Dash cam — $45
This dash cam can expand and upgrade your peripheral vision with night vision and a wide angle lens to capture more of the road. It can also record your ride in case you need to show some receipts for a road-rage dispute. Read more…
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Creepy AI scans a driver’s face and voice to monitor mood and distraction level
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You’re being watched.
No, not on Facebook, but in your car. Or at least you could be, with a new artificial intelligence system that tracks drivers’ emotions, energy, and distraction levels.
On Wednesdasy, Affectiva, a MIT Media Lab emotional recognition software startup, launched its emotional AI software — which means that car manufacturers can include its facial- and voice-tracking tech in future cars.
The company says the system could help prevent drowsy and distracted driving accidents, but it’s also just next-level creepy. Read more…
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