Posted Dec 14, 2010, by John Day
Four years from now, if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has its way, every new car sold in the U.S. will include technology to let drivers see what – or who – is behind them when the vehicle’s transmission is in reverse. That’s government acting responsibly to save lives, or another assault on my individual freedom, depending on your perspective.
NHTSA’s proposed rule was … Read More
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Rear-View Camera,
NHTSA,
Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act,
cross traffic system,
backover fatalities,
Lincoln,
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
Ford,
Jim Buczkowski
Posted Jul 17, 2010, by John Day
I am decidedly not a big fan of automated voice-based customer support systems, so I will admit to being a mite skeptical about Ford’s focus on voice recognition as its primary user interface. But I understand that the company – like all other automakers – is between a rock and a hard place. Whatever features take a driver’s eyes off the road or hands off the wheel are potentially hazardous – and features, … Read More
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Nuance,
Sony,
Ford Edge,
Ford Motor Credit,
Bluetooth Message Access Profile,
SYNC,
iTunes Tagging,
Jim Buczkowski,
HD Radio,
iTunes
Posted Feb 25, 2010, by John Day
I’m debating whether or not to get a smart phone. Do I really need one – or do I just want to have one? Well, either way, which one do I get? It’s not a simple decision, because the thing is going to have to last a couple of years, and the technology is advancing so quickly that no matter which phone I choose, there is likely to be a better one available before I’m out the door. That’s the way it is … Read More
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Qualcomm,
Mobile Media Interface Plus,
Smart Phone,
Ford,
Google Earth,
Audi a8,
UMTS Connectivity,
HOV Lane Routing,
Jim Buczkowski,
Wi-Fi Hotspot,
GSMA Mobile World Congress,
HD Radio