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HomeTechnologyI tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
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Technology•THE VERGE TECHNOLOGY EXCLUSIVE

I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data

KEY POINTS

  • •My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner's permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car's OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response and roadside assistance. The idea […]
  • •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
  • •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the The Verge Technology newsroom.
The Verge Technology Wire
The Verge Technology Wire(National Correspondent)

PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(2d ago)

I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send help when needed — without selling your data
I tried a $99 plug that promises to track your car and send ... Reported by The Verge Technology.US Hot News Wire

My 15-year-old daughter just got her learner's permit, so when I was pitched a new gadget tailored to teen drivers, I was intrigued. The Miles Plug is a small device that plugs into your car's OBD-II port and monitors location, driving habits, and vehicle health, along with emergency accident response and roadside assistance. The idea […]

Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.

“This legislation represents a critical inflection point in balancing American technological leadership with constitutional safety protections.”

— Congressional Commerce Committee Briefing

Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the The Verge Technology newsroom.

Editorial Verification & Disclosure

Reporting contributed by the Washington D.C. and New York bureaus. All government filings and legislative bills cited are cross-referenced with primary congressional committee records.

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