StartTalking and stop texting
The dangers of texting while driving are well-documented by nowthe DOT says handling a device in any way while driving increases the chances of a crash by four times. One solution to the ban on texting in many states is to simply wait until you’re out of the car. Massachusetts developer AdelaVoice is working on another option, thoughone which is actually very interesting for consumer technology.The company’s newest project is StartTalking, an app that transcribes your own texts and reads others back to you. The program reads your own messages back to you as well before sending, so don’t worry about any amusing (or disastrous) miscommunications coming out of this technology. Basically, it’s like having a tiny, less-attractive receptionist sitting in your passenger seat at all times. The phone screen doesn’t even have to turn on, which saves energy. CEO Christopher Hassett estimates that the program takes up 4 percent of the battery per hour.The app launched on Android first, but will come to iPhone and Blackberry soon. If you need to stay connected while in the car, use StartTalking and stay safe. Your fellow drivers will thank you.