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The Issue of Automotive Safety: Buckling Up is Key to Saving Lives

As we go about our daily lives, whether it's driving, riding in a car as a passenger, cycling, or pushing a stroller with a kid, it's almost impossible not to be near roads. And these days, the issue of automotive safety is a big one that affects our lives. In an effort to save lives and cut down on injuries and fatalities, local and state law enforcement agencies are going to be out in full force from May 21st to June 3rd, making sure that everyone is buckled up whether they're driving or riding in a car as a passenger.

In fact, seat belts have been shown to save lives. In 2009 alone, an estimated 12,713 lives were saved on American roadways due to the use of seat belts. This number has likely increased since then, unless the percentage of people wearing seat belts has decreased. When we're not wearing a seat belt while riding in a car, we're essentially being dumb and putting ourselves at risk. As someone who was once involved in a close call with a car accident, I can attest to the importance of buckling up.

Car crashes are serious business. Either you or somebody you know has likely been seriously injured or killed in a car crash. It's not just the physical harm that we should be concerned about; it's also the emotional and financial toll that these accidents can take on our lives. Buckling up is one of the simplest ways to protect ourselves and those around us.

So, why is buckling up so important? Well, for guys in particular, this might seem like a trivial concern, but let me tell you - it's not. Guys are particularly at risk in car accidents, and buckling up can save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that males are more likely to be killed in motor vehicle crashes than females.

The Nexus Line of Phones and Tablets: Expansion Plans

Moving on from the issue of automotive safety, we have some news about Google's plans for their Nexus line of phones and tablets. According to The Wall Street Journal, Google is looking to expand their Nexus line to include up to five different manufacturers in time for the holiday 2012 season.

Traditionally, the Nexus line has been one phone made by one OEM partner, running the stock Android experience of the newest version of Android. However, with this expansion plan, we can expect to see multiple devices from different manufacturers available for purchase. These devices will be sold directly through the Google Play Store and will be unlocked and non-carrier branded.

So, why might Google be doing this? One reason that's been floated around is that they want to ease fears that their acquisition of Motorola Mobility means that Motorola will get first dibs on the latest updates to Android. By having multiple manufacturers launch Nexus phones with Android 5.0 at the same time, Google can say they don't play favorites.

Another reason for this expansion plan might be that Google wants to regain control over Android and push back against the influence of carriers and OEM partners. When we buy an Android phone, we often do so through a carrier in the US, which means we get all kinds of bloatware and features that are enabled or disabled by the carrier at their behest. By expanding their Nexus line to include multiple manufacturers, Google can control what's on these devices and push out the straight-up Android experience without any added clutter.

The Politics of Android: A Shift in Power

As we discuss Google's plans for their Nexus line, it's worth noting that this expansion plan is also a reflection of the ongoing struggle between Google and carriers over control of Android. In recent years, carriers have had more influence over the Android experience than they should, with many OEMs leaving bloatware on their devices.

By expanding their Nexus line to include multiple manufacturers, Google can start to push back against this trend. With these devices sold directly through their own store, Google will be able to control what's on them and push out the latest versions of Android without any added clutter or features that are enabled by carriers.

It's worth noting that this shift in power is also a reflection of Google's desire to simplify the Android experience and make it more user-friendly. By removing all the unnecessary features and bloatware, Google can provide users with a clean and intuitive interface that they can customize to their hearts' content.

Conclusion

As we wrap up our discussion on automotive safety and Google's plans for their Nexus line, I want to leave you with a simple but important message: buckling up is key to saving lives. Whether you're driving, riding in a car as a passenger, cycling, or pushing a stroller with a kid, make sure you're wearing your seat belt every time you get in the car. It's not just about protecting yourself; it's also about protecting those around you.

In terms of Google's plans for their Nexus line, we can expect to see multiple devices from different manufacturers available for purchase this holiday season. Whether or not these plans will help Google regain control over Android and push back against the influence of carriers remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain: by expanding their Nexus line, Google is taking a significant step towards simplifying the Android experience and providing users with a clean and intuitive interface that they can customize to their hearts' content.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis episode of TechnoBuffalo is brought to you by click it or ticket the super powers are gearing up for the smartphone Wars fall 2012 edition what's the latest we're going to bring it to you right now it's techno Buffalo's rumor Roundup run them up wooo hey what is going on everybody and welcome to TechnoBuffalo on revision 3 it's rumor Roundup your weekly Roundup of the latest juiciest dirtiest most Preposterous and perhaps even a little tiny bit truthy rumors from the world of consumer technology my name is Noah Kravitz I'm editor at large for TechnoBuffalo and this is your rumor Roundup for the weekending today Friday May 18th 2012 happy birthday to a very very special friend of mine out there you know who you are happy birthday I hope it's a great one we're going to get right to it it's all about smartphones this week isn't it always every week the Wall Street Journal earlier this week reports that Apple has already placed orders for the displays to be used on the next generation of iPhone which still said to be launching this October or possibly September the displays were contracted from a number of suppliers including LG and sharp and are said to be at least 4 in in size a move to a 4 in larger display would Mark the first significant change in the iPhone's form factor since the original was released Apple has stuck to 3.5 in for the iPhone display but with everybody else on the market pushing out bigger and bigger phone displays including Android which has some 4.8 and even 5 in plus displays out there Apple may be feeling the Heat and uh may be listening to Consumers saying hey man I like the iPhone but I need a bigger screen everybody else has a bigger screen I want a bigger screen too I move much Beyond 4 in probably isn't in the works according to many sources and I tend to believe this as well both because of the issues that it would cause with resolution and scaling of current iOS apps and also cuz frankly moving from 3.5 to 4 is one thing moving from 3.5 to like 4.8 in that just doesn't seem like it would be apple style additionally some reports from developers that references to iOS 6 have been popping up in test logs of apps iOS 6 of course not out on the market let alone even announced by Apple Apple's WWDC conference where they traditionally unveil the latest and greatest in OS 10 and iOS software is slated for next month in San Francisco California and also reports I forgot to mention current iPhone supplies are starting to ramp down as Apple gears up for production of the new model and if they were doing this already in miday that'd be a little bit funny for an October launch it could be that the next iPhone's coming a little bit sooner than people anticipated I don't know we're going to jump from Apple to Google naturally right we got to play Both Sides no matter no matter what you think of me if I'm a fanboy got to jump to both sides so we're going to get to the latest on Google and the future of the Nexus line of phones and tablets after this word from clicket or ticket look whether you're a driver a pedestrian a cyclist a parent pushing a kid in a stroller a skateboarder whatever it is you do if you go near roads and these days it's almost impossible not to if you live in the United States the issue of Automotive Safety driver safety passenger safety is a big one that affects your life later this month starting May 21st from May 21st to June 3rd in an effort to save lives cut down on injuries fatalities everything local and state law enforcement agencies are really going to be out in full force making sure that you are buckled up whether you're driving or riding in a car as a passenger you got to buckle that seat belt in 2009 alone seat belt saved an estimated 12713 lives on American roadways I guarantee you that number has gone up since then unless the percentage of people wearing seat bels has gone down if you're not wearing a seat belt when you're riding in a car you're just being dumb when I was a kid my best friend this is a true story when I was a kid my best friend in high school was killed with his family in a car crash car crashes are serious business either you or somebody you know I guarantee know somebody who was seriously injured if not killed in a car crash so do not mess around buckling up does not make you uncool it makes you smart it makes you safe it keeps you alive it's that simple you buckle your seat belt you live so guys and girls but guys are particularly at risk guys you should buckle up every time you go out Daytime Nighttime going to school going to work hitting the clubs whatever it is but I say hitting the clubs I never hit the clubs but you know what I mean you might you're cooler than I am buckle your seat belt back to the rumors moving from Apple to Google the other side of the smartphone War The Wall Street Journal they were just a treasure Trove of this week they reported that Google is looking to expand their Nexus line to include up to to five different manufacturers manufacturing Nexus devices in time for the holiday 2012 season the Nexus line which is traditionally been one phone made by one OEM partner running the stock Android experience of the newest version of Android so you know the Nexus 1 the Nexus S Galaxy Nexus all that stuff for this year Google is aiming to have these devices ready to go available for purchase by Thanksgiving so in time for the holiday shopping season and they will be sold uh it looks like directly through the Google Play Store they will be unlocked and non-carrier branded phones running stock Android and again up to five different OEM Partners may be in the mix why might Google be doing this a couple reasons floating around the first reason which I think is more the political reason but I don't personally buy is that they want to ease fears that their acquisition of Motorola Mobility means that Motorola will be getting first dibs on the latest updates to Android so if you know five different partners all launch Nexus phones with Android 5.0 at the same time then you know Google can say see we don't play favorites but the other reason being kicked around which I think is more of the reason is that Google wants to get control they want to rest some control of Android back away from the carriers and from the OEM Partners mostly from the carriers when you buy an Android phone these days you buy it through a carrier in the US in particular you get all kinds of bloatware on there you get features that are enabled or disabled you know uh bootloaders locked down all kinds of stuff at the carrier's behest the carriers still rule the roost when it comes to Mobile in the US if Google can start selling more devices direct through their own store they can control what's on there what's not on there and also they can control the software version and push out the straight up Android experience as opposed to the version of the HTC phone sold by AT&T that has HTC scents and AT&T's bloatware and other you know so-called features writing on top of Android that'll do it for this week's addition of the Roundup again this week's room Roundup was brought to you by click it or ticket when you get in the car buckle your seat belt and if you're driving put the phone away don't text have you know have your passenger deal with it or better yet just enjoy the road crank up the tunes you know if you see somebody driving a Prius too fast with the windows down singing way off key wave because it's probably me till next time my name is Noah TechnoBuffalo rumor Round Up revision 3 thanks to all of you for watching and I will be back next week rounding them up for you see you later oh my Godthis episode of TechnoBuffalo is brought to you by click it or ticket the super powers are gearing up for the smartphone Wars fall 2012 edition what's the latest we're going to bring it to you right now it's techno Buffalo's rumor Roundup run them up wooo hey what is going on everybody and welcome to TechnoBuffalo on revision 3 it's rumor Roundup your weekly Roundup of the latest juiciest dirtiest most Preposterous and perhaps even a little tiny bit truthy rumors from the world of consumer technology my name is Noah Kravitz I'm editor at large for TechnoBuffalo and this is your rumor Roundup for the weekending today Friday May 18th 2012 happy birthday to a very very special friend of mine out there you know who you are happy birthday I hope it's a great one we're going to get right to it it's all about smartphones this week isn't it always every week the Wall Street Journal earlier this week reports that Apple has already placed orders for the displays to be used on the next generation of iPhone which still said to be launching this October or possibly September the displays were contracted from a number of suppliers including LG and sharp and are said to be at least 4 in in size a move to a 4 in larger display would Mark the first significant change in the iPhone's form factor since the original was released Apple has stuck to 3.5 in for the iPhone display but with everybody else on the market pushing out bigger and bigger phone displays including Android which has some 4.8 and even 5 in plus displays out there Apple may be feeling the Heat and uh may be listening to Consumers saying hey man I like the iPhone but I need a bigger screen everybody else has a bigger screen I want a bigger screen too I move much Beyond 4 in probably isn't in the works according to many sources and I tend to believe this as well both because of the issues that it would cause with resolution and scaling of current iOS apps and also cuz frankly moving from 3.5 to 4 is one thing moving from 3.5 to like 4.8 in that just doesn't seem like it would be apple style additionally some reports from developers that references to iOS 6 have been popping up in test logs of apps iOS 6 of course not out on the market let alone even announced by Apple Apple's WWDC conference where they traditionally unveil the latest and greatest in OS 10 and iOS software is slated for next month in San Francisco California and also reports I forgot to mention current iPhone supplies are starting to ramp down as Apple gears up for production of the new model and if they were doing this already in miday that'd be a little bit funny for an October launch it could be that the next iPhone's coming a little bit sooner than people anticipated I don't know we're going to jump from Apple to Google naturally right we got to play Both Sides no matter no matter what you think of me if I'm a fanboy got to jump to both sides so we're going to get to the latest on Google and the future of the Nexus line of phones and tablets after this word from clicket or ticket look whether you're a driver a pedestrian a cyclist a parent pushing a kid in a stroller a skateboarder whatever it is you do if you go near roads and these days it's almost impossible not to if you live in the United States the issue of Automotive Safety driver safety passenger safety is a big one that affects your life later this month starting May 21st from May 21st to June 3rd in an effort to save lives cut down on injuries fatalities everything local and state law enforcement agencies are really going to be out in full force making sure that you are buckled up whether you're driving or riding in a car as a passenger you got to buckle that seat belt in 2009 alone seat belt saved an estimated 12713 lives on American roadways I guarantee you that number has gone up since then unless the percentage of people wearing seat bels has gone down if you're not wearing a seat belt when you're riding in a car you're just being dumb when I was a kid my best friend this is a true story when I was a kid my best friend in high school was killed with his family in a car crash car crashes are serious business either you or somebody you know I guarantee know somebody who was seriously injured if not killed in a car crash so do not mess around buckling up does not make you uncool it makes you smart it makes you safe it keeps you alive it's that simple you buckle your seat belt you live so guys and girls but guys are particularly at risk guys you should buckle up every time you go out Daytime Nighttime going to school going to work hitting the clubs whatever it is but I say hitting the clubs I never hit the clubs but you know what I mean you might you're cooler than I am buckle your seat belt back to the rumors moving from Apple to Google the other side of the smartphone War The Wall Street Journal they were just a treasure Trove of this week they reported that Google is looking to expand their Nexus line to include up to to five different manufacturers manufacturing Nexus devices in time for the holiday 2012 season the Nexus line which is traditionally been one phone made by one OEM partner running the stock Android experience of the newest version of Android so you know the Nexus 1 the Nexus S Galaxy Nexus all that stuff for this year Google is aiming to have these devices ready to go available for purchase by Thanksgiving so in time for the holiday shopping season and they will be sold uh it looks like directly through the Google Play Store they will be unlocked and non-carrier branded phones running stock Android and again up to five different OEM Partners may be in the mix why might Google be doing this a couple reasons floating around the first reason which I think is more the political reason but I don't personally buy is that they want to ease fears that their acquisition of Motorola Mobility means that Motorola will be getting first dibs on the latest updates to Android so if you know five different partners all launch Nexus phones with Android 5.0 at the same time then you know Google can say see we don't play favorites but the other reason being kicked around which I think is more of the reason is that Google wants to get control they want to rest some control of Android back away from the carriers and from the OEM Partners mostly from the carriers when you buy an Android phone these days you buy it through a carrier in the US in particular you get all kinds of bloatware on there you get features that are enabled or disabled you know uh bootloaders locked down all kinds of stuff at the carrier's behest the carriers still rule the roost when it comes to Mobile in the US if Google can start selling more devices direct through their own store they can control what's on there what's not on there and also they can control the software version and push out the straight up Android experience as opposed to the version of the HTC phone sold by AT&T that has HTC scents and AT&T's bloatware and other you know so-called features writing on top of Android that'll do it for this week's addition of the Roundup again this week's room Roundup was brought to you by click it or ticket when you get in the car buckle your seat belt and if you're driving put the phone away don't text have you know have your passenger deal with it or better yet just enjoy the road crank up the tunes you know if you see somebody driving a Prius too fast with the windows down singing way off key wave because it's probably me till next time my name is Noah TechnoBuffalo rumor Round Up revision 3 thanks to all of you for watching and I will be back next week rounding them up for you see you later oh my God\n"