2014

Another anti-distracted driving app has been launched, and a new report takes a look at how it aims to reduce the dangerous action among operators of motor vehicles.  This particular app is called Agent, and in addition to simply providing a means to squelch distraction at the wheel, it also includes functions that purportedly allow… read more

There are a number of apps out there that seek to help persons avoid distracted driving.  Usually, this involves disabling the ability to send outgoing texts or phone calls or to squelch alerts that would indicate messages are incoming.  However, a new app called Road Wars is unique in that it turns safe driving into… read more

A new report takes a look at a growing industry of apps that seek to help drivers get away from engaging in distracting activities with their phones, but it also points out a growing concern that these apps are actually doing more harm than good.  A Texting Awareness Foundation spokesperson, for instance, points out that… read more

The proliferation of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) has left the Food and Drug Administration in a bit of conundrum.  The agency must be strict in its oversight of the development of apps that could be construed as medical devices while at the same time not pose unwieldy restrictions on app developers.  To walk that… read more

With the heat ratcheted up this summer, the Red Cross is taking the opportunity to proclaim the virtues of their first aid app.  The thought is that, if consumers have access to the information contained within the app, they’ll be able to take the steps necessary both to prevent an emergency and to enact the… read more

The burgeoning nature of the medical app industry is something that no one could have predicted ten years ago.  As more and more hospitals and doctors across the country begin to adopt apps for a variety of purposes, the Food and Drug Administration is trying to come to terms with these new innovations and develop… read more

With distracted driving more prevalent than it’s ever been, numerous apps are being rolled out in order to help curb the habit.  A new report takes a look at three such apps, and gaining a better understanding of each could help you choose the system that’s right for your lifestyle. First up for review is… read more

A citizen in Westport, Connecticut has developed a product that aims to inhibit an individual’s ability to use their smartphone when behind the wheel of an automobile.  Known as SafeRide, the Android-ready device works by way of a small device which gets plugged into the vehicle console.  The device then connects to the phone via… read more

It’s easy to stand on a soapbox and simply call for an end to texting while driving, but putting the phone down is easier said than done by some.  There are those out there who maybe don’t intend to engage in distracting behavior, but when the ringtone goes off, they can’t help but reach for… read more

A new report details an app that aims to impede a driver’s ability to send and receive text messages behind the wheel.  Known as TextBuster, the app requires a module placed beneath the dashboard.  The app works in conjunction with this module to use Bluetooth signals to stop any texts from coming in or going… read more

A sixth grader has come up with the winning entry for the “It Can Wait” hackathon from AT & T held in early September. The Rancho Palos Verdes student, with the assistance of a designer who works at WLDG, created an app called Rode Dog that lets users create networks of acquaintances who can utilize… read more

The “Innovators Award” has been given to three Rutgers engineers that were involved in making an app that is meant to curb distracted driving and promote safety. The app, when in use by a driver, forwards incoming incoming text and voice messages so that the driver can access them when the vehicle is turned off…. read more