Considering an estimated 28 percent of car accidents are caused by drivers distracted by cell phone calls or text messages, it’s not surprising that several companies have developed smartphone applications to block these distractions. The potential savings in repairs, medical bills, and human life far outweigh the cost of even the most expensive of these [...]
An interesting and controversial proposal arose from recent negotiations between the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the recording industry. With the government possibly soon mandating that radio stations pay a portion of their revenues to record companies and artists (laws already require that stations pay songwriters royalties), the NAB is seeking ways to expand [...]
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Tags: cell phones, FM radio, NAB, radio, radio stations, smart phones 
1 Comment »Given the recent push to make talking and texting on cell phones while driving illegal, it seems like law enforcement is being set up for a fool’s errand. Trying to quell cell phone use while driving will be like trying to stop people from listening to the radio. Even on my typical daily commute, I [...]
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