The $1,000 Hack That Turns Everyday Cars Hands-Free
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The $1,000 Hack That Turns Everyday Cars Hands-Free

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 3, 202612 min
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Aftermarket devices promise to turn some recent model cars into hands-free vehicles. WSJ reporter Christopher Otts explains how these kits work, what it’s like to ride with one, and the growing safety, regulatory, and industry questions surrounding third-party driver-assistance tech. Julie Chang hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Tuesday, November 3rd. I'm Julie Chang for the Wall Street Journal. Do you wish you had opted for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or ADAS technology when

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purchasing your vehicle? Now, aftermarket options exist. For about $1,000, drivers can install a device enabling hands-free automated driving capabilities. Matt Peek is one of these driving DIY tech enthusiasts who hooked up an aftermarket device

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developed by Kama AI directly into his Chrysler Pacifica minivan. So right now, speed limit's 55 on this road. I'll go to 55. And I've set the cruise and now you see a green dot and a green lane.

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