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		JonoW on June 13, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Nissan Leaf leaks your current position to RSS fee... How would it know if you're walking or driving?

djb_hackernews on June 13, 2011 | [–]

any number of heuristics.

average speed, location (are you in the middle of a park, or traveling 65MPH very near to a highway?), ambient noise,etc

StrawberryFrog on June 14, 2011 | [–]

Android phones have a "car mode" with a simple, big button and voice interface that is safer to use when driving.

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