Topic: driver safety
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Uber Tests In-App Video Recording for Drivers in India
Uber has launched a pilot program in India introducing an in-app video recording feature for drivers to enhance safety and document incidents, addressing concerns over false passenger complaints. The feature is currently active in ten major Indian cities, with recordings being double-encrypted, s...
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OpenAI's Fake Video App: WIRED's Deep Dive
Tesla's Full Self-Driving system sends alerts that appear to encourage reliance on automation during moments of impaired driver alertness, contradicting safety guidelines requiring constant human supervision. This creates a safety paradox by potentially leading drivers to depend more on the syste...
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Why Porsche Puts the Ignition on the Left Side
The left-side ignition in Porsche 356 models originated from post-war material frugality to shorten wiring, not from racing strategy as commonly believed. The dangerous "Le Mans start" was abandoned after race incidents and a protest by Jacky Ickx, who won by prioritizing safety over a hurried st...
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Apple CarPlay Without Cell Service: Does It Work?
Apple CarPlay's core interface functions without a cellular signal by projecting your iPhone's screen to the car's display via USB or Bluetooth, independent of phone service. Without internet, most apps are limited, so preparation is key: users must download maps, music, and podcasts to their iPh...
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Lemonade Insures Tesla's Full Self-Driving Feature
Lemonade is launching a new "Autonomous Car insurance" policy for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving (Supervised), cutting per-mile rates by about half and pricing coverage based on software performance. The policy relies on a technical partnership with Tesla, using exclusive vehicle data to c...
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