Many have heard the phrase coined among today’s teens, “Fear of Missing Out” (FoMO). While most perceive it as a harmless mantra for today’s hyper-connected youth, a new study released by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) reveals that the pressures of this “always-on” lifestyle have manifested in potentially deadly consequences behind the wheel. From …
Always Connected Teens “Fear of Missing Out” is Dangerous
August 9, 2015
Virtual Reality Experience – Distracted Driving Simulation
July 18, 2015
Reel FX has created a powerful, impactful Virtual Reality experience for AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign. The two minute VR experience allows viewers to truly understand the horrific possibilities of distracted driving. This year marks the fifth anniversary of AT&T’s award-winning cause-related program which has already made a measurable difference in changing people’s perceptions about texting while driving. The use …
Toyota Mirai – Fueled by Oil Creek – Video
June 21, 2015
A creek, a little high school chemistry, and a former oil boom town open to a hydrogen-fueled future. This is the story of “Fueled by Oil Creek,” the second online video in Toyota’s multi-part “Fueled by Everything” series aimed at highlighting renewable sources of hydrogen fuel, leading up to launch of the 2016 Toyota Mirai.
Directed by Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers …
Teen Drivers Almost Double Parents’ Car Insurance Costs
June 17, 2015
The average married couple pays 80% more for car insurance after adding a teen driver to their policy, according to a new insuranceQuotes.com report. 16-year-olds cause the highest spike in premiums (96%); the average impact decreases to 60% at age 19.
Teenage males are much more expensive to insure than teenage females (average increases of 92% and 67%, respectively). Six …
GM Predicts Five Jobs of the Future: Advanced Technology
June 11, 2015
Five jobs that GM employees of various experience levels and backgrounds see as 5 of the most important jobs of 2025 for advanced technology.
1. Alternative Fuels Engineer
2. Connected Mobility Developer
3. Robotics Engineer
4. Technology Integration Specialist
5. Advanced Mechanical Engineer
According to Mary Barra, “We are at the start of a technological revolution that is going to …