• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Fasetto
  • Products
  • Pricing
  • Support
Contact Us
Platform
Gravity Platform

Break the limits of local device sharing

Hardware
NEO

Deliver HD-quality sound wirelessly

Engines
Zodiac

Seamless local sharing between many devices

Aquarius

Create multi-angle videos

Gemini

Stream & play videos to multiple devices

Apps
Flysview

Create multi-angle videos

Forum

Engage audiences anywhere

Contact
Email

Contact sales, customer support, or marketing

Phone

+1 (480) 433-0445

Help
Help & Support

Get help with one of our products

About
About Fasetto

Learn more about our company

Fasetto News

Check out our latest press releases

Blog

Read our latest blog posts

Contact Us
Products Pricing Support Contact Us
Back
Platform
Gravity Platform
Hardware
Neo
Engines
Zodiac Aquarius Gemini
Apps
Flysview Forum
Contact Us
Back
Contact Us
Sales Schedule a Demo Marketing & PR
Help
Help & Support
About
About Fasetto Fasetto News Blog
Contact Us

NEO development modules coming in Q2 2022

Are infotainment systems getting too distracting?

October 19, 2017 by Fasetto

10_Infotainment systemsHave you heard about the new 2019 Audi A8? Are you intrigued by its level-3 autonomous driving capability? Or, maybe you’re dying to get your hands on its brand new infotainment system?

Engadget’s Steve Dent got to take an Audi A8 for a spin, and while he found the car very impressive, he expressed concern that its sheer number of high-tech features could lead to distracted driving.

Dent’s fears could be valid as new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that complex technology and infotainment systems are making cars less safe by distracting drivers. The findings reveal that drivers are taking their eyes off the road and hands off the wheel for dangerously long periods of time. Programming navigation was the most distracting task for drivers in this study, but even voice-based features like dictating text messages could distract drivers for up to 40 seconds.

It’s clear that this is a serious concern, when you consider research also shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles the risk of having an accident.

So, what can be done about this problem? There are some simple solutions, for sure. Some car systems can now block access to the more distracting tasks (like texting, social apps and programming your navigation) when the vehicle is in motion.

Similarly, smartphone operating systems like iOS 11 and the Google Pixel 2 are also helping out by automatically putting your phone in Do-Not-Disturb mode when your car is en route.

Wanting cool features in your car isn’t a bad thing, especially when they can personalize the experience for all of your needs, but these features need to become more intuitive and easy-to-use so drivers aren’t distracted.

In the not-so-distant future, we may carry all our preferences and settings with us, and cars may become smart enough to recognize our profiles on a personal device within a vicinity. Before we ever start the engine, the car may then already know where we want to go and what we want to listen to while driving.

LINK could become an essential part of that equation with 2TB of storage, 5GHZ dual-band Wi-Fi and an ultra-portable design. LINK can store everything you want and go with you anywhere you drive. Whether you’re picking up the kids from soccer practice, renting a car on vacation, or messing around at the racetrack, LINK can help make any car feel like your car.

In the meantime, just keep your eyes on the road.

Learn more about this pocket-sized powerhouse and how it can change how you drive.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comments

  1. Parenting Patch (@ParentingPatch) says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I must admit that I am not a fan of infotainment centers in vehicles. When I purchased my van, I went with the lower end model without all the bells and whistles. Some people, however, do love all the extras! To each their own.

    Reply
  2. helench1k says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:16 am

    I completely agree with you! When I drive my mothers BMW I get distracted because it becomes a chore to even just change radio stations!

    Reply
  3. Kiwi says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:32 am

    I think technology is getting more advance but we still gotta be safe. We are getting too consumed into technology and our distractions can be more dangerous while driving.

    Reply
  4. Lindsey Mozgai says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I can’t believe how much is going on in the car nowadays. What ever happened to keeping it simple.

    Reply
  5. ashley says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    they are very distracting! why should there be so many features when we should be tyring to be careful on the road

    Reply
  6. Suzanne Spiegoski-Decamps says

    October 24, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    So many bells and whistles it’s hard to keep track! Thanks for this amazing article.

    Reply
  7. Sondra Barker says

    October 24, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I find infotainment systems to be too hard to use sometimes! When you have you deal with a touch screen just to change the radio stations or change the temperature is very distracting at times

    Sondra xx
    prettyfitfoodie.com

    Reply
  8. Chelsea says

    October 26, 2017 at 1:23 am

    I noticed they are getting way too complicated to work. It can be hard to focus trying to turn off the AC

    Reply
  9. arainofthought says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I definitely think that too many features are distracting. You’re driving. Focus on that.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Categories

  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Automotive
  • Beginner
  • Business
  • CES Profiles
  • Cloud storage
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Expert
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • IoT
  • Lifestyle
  • Other
  • Personal Security
  • Press Release
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized

Popular Posts

A Guide to Speeding Up and Securing Your Mobile Device

How “Private” Are Your SMS Text Messages, Really?

#NoFilter: Take Instagram-worthy Vacation Pics on Your Phone

Archives

Black Fasetto logo

Platform

  • Gravity

Engines

  • Zodiac
  • Aquarius
  • Gemini

Apps

  • Forum
  • Videos
  • Press
  • Collateral
  • Case Studies
  • White Papers
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Stay Updated

Sign up for the latest product updates

Follow Us
© 2019 Fasetto Inc. | All rights reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy