Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive then shocks you [video]

Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by nik12795 on Monday June 28, 2021 @12:53PM (#27664315)

I can see how that would be an attractive acquisition! Although having a camera installed to watch the driver might be a bit of a pain.

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by jart on Monday June 28, 2021 @09:37PM (#27670642)

Why? It probably costs $10 for a camera with bluetooth that has a little rubber plunger attached.

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by nik12795 on Monday June 28, 2021 @10:41PM (#27671102)

Well I think you're making an assumption that the consumer would be educated and motivated enough to buy this product and then be willing to stick a camera in their car and keep it plugged in all the time for little short term value to the user.

Plus, with something like this, there is a difference between the end user and the person purchasing the product. The purchaser might be a parent for their child but the end user is the child. I think there's a small percentage of end users who would actually use the product their loved one bought them.

So I guess overall it feels like it would be tough to gain traction and find product market fit.

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