Safer Alternative? New Technology Allows Drivers to Check Tweets and More

abcnews.go.com — Image credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images From checking tweets to purchasing concert tickets, automakers say they are providing a safer alternative to what drivers are already doing in their cars – even though critics warn the move just adds to the distracted-driving epidemic. Ford Motor Co.’s Sync uses voice commands to allow drivers to command and control apps on their smartphones, make calls and select songs on an MP3 player – all without the use of their hands. General Motors Co.’s CUE will have an 8-inch touch screen display that functions much like a tablet and smartphone, allowi Feb 11, 2012 View in Crawl 4