ADB Smart Headlights Could Improve Road Safety
Adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights - also called smart headlights - are already available in Europe and Canada, but not yet legal in the U.S.
“Any technology, including ADB, that can allow drivers to take advantage of that increase in seeing distance that high beams provide without causing glare to oncoming or followed vehicles is a plus for night driving safety,” says Jennifer Stockburger, director of operations at Consumer Reports auto test center and head of CR’s headlight test program.
Read the article at MSN.
Amazon Delivery Drivers Take Selfies to Verify Identification
Amazon is now making its delivery drivers take selfies in an effort to reduce fraud.
Using facial recognition, the company will verify drivers’ identities to make sure they are who they say they are.
These efforts could screen out anyone who is technically unauthorized from delivering packages, such as criminals who are attempting to use Amazon Flex as an excuse to lurk in front of people’s homes.
Read the article at The Verge.
Donlen Partners with Nauto to Improve Fleet Safety
Donlen has partnered with Nauto, an AI-technology company to improve the safety of commercial fleets.
With this announcement, Donlen customers will have access to high-risk driving behaviors that leverages a multi-sensor device, artificial intelligence, and proprietary algorithms to assess situational risk both inside and outside the vehicle.
Nauto’s In-cab alerts enable automated coaching in the cabin to help stop high-risk driving behaviors the moment they occur. In-cab alerts notify drivers based on the severity of the distraction event to return their attention back on the road.
Read the entire press release.
Ford’s New Smart Key Fobs Provide Hacker Protection
The sleep mode in Ford's smart key fob will keep hackers from stealing crucial encoded information.
The smart key fob detects when it's been stationary for at least 40 seconds and enters the sleep mode. Then, it will be totally unresponsive.
A hacker is capable of using what's called a "relay box" to extend a signal and unlock, lock, or start a car without the owner's doing or knowledge. When the smart key fob is dormant, hackers cannot use any equipment to manipulate the key.
Read the article at Motor Authority.
Preventing Busyness from Becoming Burnout
People are feeling burned out. And yet despite this, many workers very publicly wear this overworked, overly busy work martyrdom like a badge of honor.
The ability to work effectively and have time for a fulfilling and healthy life outside of work - is a core value - although most organizations struggle to live that value.
Behavioral science interventions will help people begin to act their way into a new way of thinking: Recognize the power of social signals, Build in slack for important work and Increase transparency into everyone’s workload.
Read the article at Harvard Business Review.
