Cars

Volkswagen Autopilot Lets You Drive Hands-Free At 80 MPH

Volkswagen is testing a self-driving system that lets you travel up to 80 MPH. It maneuvers the highways like a champ and even handles the stop and go of traffic jams.


December 2, 2010
Software

Texting While Driving Might Not Be So Bad When It’s Hands Free

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Similar to OnStar’s September launch of voice-activated Facebook and texting, Windows Embedded Automotive 7 has evolved to enable voice commands that let you keep in touch without touching your phone.


January 8, 2010

Iogear’s Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit Not Just For Soft Tops

Well, I’m guessing that. Anyway, solar power – woo! It’s the future aspazzarently – is what you need when you’re a doofus like me who’s forgotten to charge her car kit. Er, hang on. I don’t have a car.