For many of us our smartphones are the key to everything while on the road, from playing our favorite tunes to helping us navigate to our destination. However, danger arises when we have to avert our eyes and take a hand off the wheel to change the song or double check the name of the upcoming exit. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), touchscreen controls take the driver’s eyes off the road increasing the chances of getting into an accident by three times. Inspired by Google Glass technology, Doug Simpson CEO and founder of Navdy designed a heads-up display that allows drivers to interact with their smartphones without taking their eyes off the road. Navdy is fashioned to mount on your dashboard and project a transparent display on your windshield to show maps, notifications and music apps. The display is designed so the content is projected six feet in front of you so drivers can easily view the display and the road behind it. Simpson says that pilots use the same technology when they land an airplane. Once the device is connected to your phone via Bluetooth it allows you to take calls, reply to texts and ask for directions simply through voice commands and gesture-based controls. Navdy is currently available for pre-orders at a price of $299 and will eventually retail for $499. The device is scheduled for shipments in early 2015.
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