{
  "id": 87730,
  "title": "How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/how-headlights-got-brighter-whiter-and-more-blinding-after-dark",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-03T11:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ars Technica",
    "slug": "ars-technica",
    "url": "https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/how-headlights-got-brighter-whiter-and-more-blinding-after-dark/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The issue of brighter, whiter headlights has been a growing concern for drivers at night. Modern crossovers can temporarily illuminate the cabin with cold-white light when oncoming high beams are activated, leading to the assumption that drivers are increasingly using high beams. However, the situation is more complex.\n\nIn the past, horse-drawn carriages relied on oil lanterns for illumination, which were not very bright. Consequently, nighttime collisions and near-misses were frequent. As cars became the dominant mode of transportation, the problem persisted despite advancements in lighting technology.",
  "summary": "Automotive lights are better than they've ever been, but there's a trade-off.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}