Contrary to current industry trends to develop more immersive virtual reality systems, a new study found that a more immersive environment or the presence of real-world distractions could have surprising effects on a participant's ...
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Jun 19, 2019
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A group of scientists in the USA has developed the first-ever standardized method of evaluating commercially available driver-monitoring systems. The details were published in the May issue of IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 5, 2019
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The Waze navigation app is getting Amber Alerts on child abductions.
Software
Mar 3, 2015
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An early adopter of Google's Internet-connected eyeglasses may soon become a test pilot of a different sort.
Other
Nov 1, 2013
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Independent contractors are a committed workforce that understands the value of time and avoid distractions, according to new research.
Economics & Business
Oct 3, 2012
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The concept of responsibility is being used by politicians as a distraction from the real problems in society, which have to do with inequality according to research from the University of Exeter.
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2012
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More than 5,000 people die each year in vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving, many who were texting and talking on cellphones behind the wheel, according to the May 4 issue of CQ Researcher (published by CQ Press, ...
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May 18, 2012
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According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, distracted driving is on the rise due to an increase in the use of cell phones and other electronic devices and the increasing importance of these devices in individuals' ...
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2012
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Australian athletes have been warned against using Twitter during competition after officials found competitors tweeting during last week's Olympic diving test event in London.
Internet
Feb 28, 2012
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) — an independent federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents and promoting transportation safety — called for a complete end to cellphone ...
Other
Dec 21, 2011
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