# High-Tech Windshield Displays The Navdy Heads-Up Display Lets You Keep Your Eyes On the Road By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navdy References: [techtimes](http://www.techtimes.com/articles/12263/20140807/navdy-makes-driving-high-tech-safer-heres-how-it-works.htm) & [navdy](https://www.navdy.com/) Navdy is an automotive tech start-up company that is building an impressively safe and high-tech heads up display for vehicles. The technology displays several different kinds of information on the windshield so that drivers can stay focused on the road while taking phone calls or looking at a map for directions. The Navdy [heads-up display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-invehicle-solutions) uses a 5.1-inch curved transparent screen, and is compatible with [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app) and Android smartphones. The display can display directions from Google Maps, let you read text messages and even show the title of the song your phone is playing. The Navdy's screen can be split up to be able to use multiple features at once. It can understand [gestures and voice commands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app), allowing drivers to control it without taking their hands off the wheel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Improved Head-up Displays:** There are opportunities for other companies to create an alternative version of the Navdy Heads-Up Display. - **Gesture-controlled Technology:** Companies in other industries, such as healthcare or gaming, can adapt gesture control to improve their products. - **Smartphone Integration in Cars:** Other tech companies and automakers can explore ways to integrate smartphones into car dashboards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automakers can explore partnerships with Navdy or create their own head-up displays to improve driver safety. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore ways to integrate wearable technology with the Navdy Heads-Up Display for a more seamless user experience. - **Telecommunications:** There is an opportunity for telecom companies to improve their existing smartphone technology to better integrate with the Navdy Heads-Up Display. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Vehicle Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-windshield.md) - [Aftermarket Helmet HUD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulrs-headsup-display.md) - [Multimedia Smart Cockpit Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [Self-Driving Vehicle Cockpit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-display-digital-cockpit.md) - [Aftermarket Automotive Navigation Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-drive-53.md) - [AR-Integrated Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoeigtair3.md) - [Interactive LED Display Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphi-z.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md)