Block Kids From Texting While Driving

A new service allows parents to put the brakes on their kids' texting while driving habit. It's called TXTBlocker and it allows parents (and employers) to disable texting functions, block numbers and permit calls that are on a preset safe list.

To set it up, go to the TXTBlocker site, log on and choose the settings to block the phone. It's supposed to work automatically, so users don't have to remember to turn it on and off. It's not clear if the phone detects when you're going at higher speeds though. Otherwise, how would it know when you're behind the wheel? Will it crap out if you're on a bus? The jury's out on that.

The service costs $9.99/month plus a one-time activation fee of $24.99.

Sounds like some big brother isht to me. But whatever keeps the kid safe, I guess?