The perpetual struggle of many commuters: getting through a long road trip without turning green around the gills or, worse, spewing forth a stomach contents cocktail. For some, motion sickness is an inevitable foe in the car – but there's hope.
Researchers have long tried to crack the code on why we get carsick and how to prevent it. The problem lies in our conflicting senses of balance and movement. When driving, our inner ear detects the fluid sloshing around inside, while our eyes see a different picture. This conflict can lead to nausea and disorientation.
Enter Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues feature, designed to alleviate this conflict by overlaying visual cues onto your screen. These dots appear on either side of the display, moving in sync with the vehicle's movements – such as turns or speeding up. The idea is that these cues will help align your inner ear with what you see, reducing nausea.
While Apple doesn't cite any specific scientific study behind its feature, a similar approach used by researchers from the University of Salzburg has shown promising results. Users who tried the feature reported reduced feelings of motion sickness – although it may not work for everyone.
If you're one of those car-sick commuters, it's worth giving Vehicle Motion Cues a shot. Try toggling the feature on only when driving and see how it goes. You might just find yourself reading in comfort next time.
But prevention is key – so what can you do to avoid getting carsick? The CDC suggests avoiding motion sickness triggers like travel on an empty stomach, and steering clear of alcohol and smoking (both are known to exacerbate symptoms). And if all else fails, simply looking out at the horizon or focusing on objects in the distance may help resolve the conflict.
So next time you hit the road, consider giving this iPhone feature a spin – it might just be your ticket to a stress-free commute.
Researchers have long tried to crack the code on why we get carsick and how to prevent it. The problem lies in our conflicting senses of balance and movement. When driving, our inner ear detects the fluid sloshing around inside, while our eyes see a different picture. This conflict can lead to nausea and disorientation.
Enter Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues feature, designed to alleviate this conflict by overlaying visual cues onto your screen. These dots appear on either side of the display, moving in sync with the vehicle's movements – such as turns or speeding up. The idea is that these cues will help align your inner ear with what you see, reducing nausea.
While Apple doesn't cite any specific scientific study behind its feature, a similar approach used by researchers from the University of Salzburg has shown promising results. Users who tried the feature reported reduced feelings of motion sickness – although it may not work for everyone.
If you're one of those car-sick commuters, it's worth giving Vehicle Motion Cues a shot. Try toggling the feature on only when driving and see how it goes. You might just find yourself reading in comfort next time.
But prevention is key – so what can you do to avoid getting carsick? The CDC suggests avoiding motion sickness triggers like travel on an empty stomach, and steering clear of alcohol and smoking (both are known to exacerbate symptoms). And if all else fails, simply looking out at the horizon or focusing on objects in the distance may help resolve the conflict.
So next time you hit the road, consider giving this iPhone feature a spin – it might just be your ticket to a stress-free commute.
I gotta say, finally someone's workin' on somethin' that'll make long road trips less miserable for all us suckers who get carsick 
. The idea behind Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues sounds legit - it's all about helpin' our brains sync up what we see with what we feel in the car, you know? 
But still gotta be careful, ya know? Can't just hop on a road trip without doin' some prep work first, like not eatin' a whole pizza by yourself or smokin' before gettin' behind the wheel... that's just plain crazy talk 
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And now Apple's got this fancy motion cue thingy on its iPhone... sounds like a game changer to me 
I'm definitely gonna give it a shot next time I hit the road. But seriously, have any of you guys ever tried looking at something far away when you're feeling car sick? Like, just staring into space for a bit 
... helps calm my stomach down instantly! 
. I mean, they're just now figuring out how to help people with motion sickness? What's going on here? It's like they're trying to control our minds or something 
. And have you seen those dots they add onto the screen? That's some creepy tech right there 
. I'm not saying it won't work for some people, but what about others? Are we just gonna be stuck with motion sickness forever? 
. I've been there, done that, and got the t-shirt (or should I say, the green face? 
. I'm gonna try it out ASAP and report back on how it goes! 
interesting how Apple's trying to tackle motion sickness with their new feature! Not sure if it'll work for everyone but definitely worth a shot 
. I've tried those ginger candies and wristbands before, but this sounds way more convenient. And hey, it's always good to have a trick up your sleeve for those pesky car sickness days. My friend got that feature on her iPhone last year and said it really helped, so fingers crossed it works for me too! 
it's like they finally cracked the code on why we get carsick in the first place... i mean, who hasn't had that nauseated feeling when stuck in traffic for hours? 
It's all about finding what works for each person, I guess... but this sounds like it could be a game-changer for some people 
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Ah, carsickness 
! Who hasn't been there? 
Apple's got a new feature that might just save you from the heave-ho 
[Image of Apple's iPhone screen showing Vehicle Motion Cues] Try it out and see if it helps! 
[Meme of a person saying "I'm not lazy, I'm just on energy-saving mode"] But prevention is key, folks! 
Eat some snacks, stay hydrated, and don't be a party pooper 
[GIF of someone drinking water]
! It's like they've cracked the code on motion sickness 
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i've tried some remedies in the past like ginger gum or acupressure bands, but they're not always reliable. what i love about this approach is that it uses technology to help alleviate symptoms 
and i think it's genius! the more options we have for dealing with motion sickness, the better 
45% of people experience motion sickness, like, every year, and it's super annoying 
Did you know that 75% of motion sickness cases are caused by conflicting senses? 
. Anyway, I've tried it out with friends and saw a 60% reduction in nausea symptoms! 
Worth checking out, for sure 
. Trying this feature out might help alleviate those pesky car-sickness episodes, especially when driving long distances 
. having those visual cues on your screen could actually make a big difference. I mean, who hasn't had one of those "which way is up?" moments while driving? 