Cell Phone Industry Allegedly Pushed Driving and Dialing, Despite Danger
Filed under: Cell Phones It has taken almost 50 years, but it seems that the wireless industry is finally ready to admit that using a cell phone while driving poses a significant threat — no matter the circumstances. And, more importantly, the industry is not only talking about the problem, but may actually address it, as well. Since the inception and commercial production of wireless devices, providers and marketing firms have promoted the benefits of being connected while on the move. The New York Times is investigating that dramatic history of mobiles and cars , and how decades of insider concerns and questions have gone unheeded, particularly those of cell phone pioneer Martin Cooper . In the early ’60s, Cooper suggested that phones have a lockable dial so that people could not use them while driving. Cooper wasn’t alone in his beliefs, either, as the AAA motor club began issuing warnings as early as 1984. Continue reading Cell Phone Industry Allegedly Pushed Driving and Dialing, Despite Danger Cell Phone Industry Allegedly Pushed Driving and Dialing, Despite Danger originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read
