Now, an e-mail that talks to you!

Cut to reality. It's now very much possible, thanks to scientists who have developed the world's first hands-free and eyes-free e-mail for in-vehicle use only which can talk to you while you drive.

According to them, it's actually a portable smartphone-compatible device, known as iLane, that alerts its user when a new email is received and reads out the message and draft a reply on voice command.

The new gadget, developed by Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, can be mounted on a dashboard, sun visor or air vent, at an initial installation cost of 400 pounds plus a monthly subscription, The Daily Telegraph reported.

It connects wirelessly to BlackBerry smartphones, and users wear a Bluetooth headset to issue voice commands and read, delete or reply to e-mails. It is powered through the car's cigarette lighter.