“19th century innovation with a 21st century application” is rarely a good way to start a pitch. And it’s not even true – Nissan’s idea is downright medieval. The car maker is proposing what is essentially a chastity belt to keep you from the temptation of using your phone while driving.
A prototype armrest for the Nissan Juke is the most stylish Faraday cage we’ve seen yet. If you haven’t heard the term, it’s an enclosure that prevents wireless signals from getting in or out – no 4G, no Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, nothing that can deliver or send a digital message between your phone and the…