Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Apple retail stores begin carrying Automatic, the sensor that aims to make you a better driver


Apple retail stores have begun carrying the iPhone-connected car-tracking device Automatic. The tracking device connects to a port that all modern cars should have on their computer, and then beams driving details — like fuel use, mileage, engine status, and more — back to an iPhone over Bluetooth. So far the device has only had limited exposure because it's only been sold online, but it could begin seeing a lot more success now that it's placed among Apple Stores' wealth of tech-savvy consumers.


According to GigaOm , more people using Automatic could even mean better results for those who use it. Because Automatic's associated app tracks where you drive in addition to how you drive, the app could compare your driving data against...


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/23/4947420/apple-stores-begin-selling-automatic-intelligent-car-tracker

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