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Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update

6 Nov 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian overhauled the Phone as a Key (PaaK) features with massive improvements to proximity locking and unlocking with the upcoming software update 2023.42

 
What Is Sophy, and Why Are Gran Turismo Players in Love With It?
What Is Sophy, and Why Are Gran Turismo Players in Love With It?

5 Nov 2023, 16:13 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 5 is now equipped with one of the most advanced racing AIs ever made by Sony, and people are loving it so far

 
Android Auto 10.8 Starts Rolling Out With Mysterious Changes
Android Auto 10.8 Starts Rolling Out With Mysterious Changes

5 Nov 2023, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new stable build of Android Auto is now available for download; users can install it using the stand-alone APK file or through the Play Store

 
Head of Xbox Unaware of Employees Losing Rights to Game Pass Titles Like Forza Horizon
Head of Xbox Unaware of Employees Losing Rights to Game Pass Titles Like Forza Horizon

5 Nov 2023, 14:51 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Microsoft reportedly has almost 240,000 working employees, all with free access to Game Pass Ultimate, but that is being revoked in 2024

 
This Is How Much an NPC Dialogue Writer for Games Like GTA 6 Could Potentially Earn
This Is How Much an NPC Dialogue Writer for Games Like GTA 6 Could Potentially Earn

4 Nov 2023, 19:13 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / After Rockstar opened a new studio in Los Angeles back in August 2023, new job listings have popped up, which gives us more clarity into what they're planning

 
Is This Proof Enough That Rockstar Is Almost Done With GTA 6?
Is This Proof Enough That Rockstar Is Almost Done With GTA 6?

3 Nov 2023, 22:37 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Rockstar LA is looking to hire a Associate Writer for Pedestrian and Ambient Dialogue, which could mean GTA 6 is starting to wrap up production

 
Franklin and Lamar Are Knocking on Your Door in GTA Online, and You Should Answer
Franklin and Lamar Are Knocking on Your Door in GTA Online, and You Should Answer

3 Nov 2023, 21:36 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Grand Theft Auto 6 is nowhere in sight, but there still might be hope for a formar announcement during The Game Awards on December 7. If not, we have GTA Online

 
Emergency Apple Update Could Prevent Car Chargers From Bricking the iPhone 15
Emergency Apple Update Could Prevent Car Chargers From Bricking the iPhone 15

3 Nov 2023, 14:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant is working on iOS 17.1.1, a new update that could ship as soon as next week with major improvements

 
Waze Keeps Messing With Traffic Reports As More Options Come and Go
Waze Keeps Messing With Traffic Reports As More Options Come and Go

3 Nov 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest Waze updates removed some traffic reports, while others mysteriously disappeared; unsurprisingly, everybody is confused

 
Internet Genius Does Impressive Detective Work, Uses Google Earth to Recover Stolen Car
Internet Genius Does Impressive Detective Work, Uses Google Earth to Recover Stolen Car

2 Nov 2023, 23:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The owner of two stolen cars managed to recover one of them after searching for evidence on Google Earth; he says the police didn't help

 
A TV OS Is the Latest Player in a World Where Android Auto and CarPlay Are Kings
A TV OS Is the Latest Player in a World Where Android Auto and CarPlay Are Kings

2 Nov 2023, 22:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / LG has announced a partnership with Hyundai's Genesis to expand webOS to the automotive market; the OS is focused on media

 
It's Not You: Top App Temporarily Disables Android Auto Support
It's Not You: Top App Temporarily Disables Android Auto Support

2 Nov 2023, 22:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Viber has allegedly confirmed that a recent update temporarily removed the Android Auto support, with the company blaming technical problems

 
These Numbers Reveal the Horrible Effects of the Kia Boys TikTok Hack
These Numbers Reveal the Horrible Effects of the Kia Boys TikTok Hack

2 Nov 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Data shared by the Columbus Division of Police reveal that Hyundai and Kia models account for more than half of stolen vehicles

 
Free AirTags: DC Mayor Gives Away Apple Trackers to Hunt Down Car Thieves
Free AirTags: DC Mayor Gives Away Apple Trackers to Hunt Down Car Thieves

2 Nov 2023, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Washington, DC, Mayor announced a new program to hand out Apple AirTags to residents specifically to track their cars

 
Recent Update Brings Bad News to Android Auto Wired Users
Recent Update Brings Bad News to Android Auto Wired Users

1 Nov 2023, 23:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent Android Auto build seems to cause charging problems for users relying on wired connections between phones and head units

 
Horrible Google Maps Bug Survives Official Patch, Waze Becomes the Only Option
Horrible Google Maps Bug Survives Official Patch, Waze Becomes the Only Option

1 Nov 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Google Maps problem that was reported earlier this year keeps plaguing users' devices despite an official update supposed to repair it

 
CarPlay Just Got a Feature That Android Auto Desperately Needs
CarPlay Just Got a Feature That Android Auto Desperately Needs

1 Nov 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarPlay can now describe photos received via messaging apps; the feature seemingly debuted as part of the latest operating system update

 
Android vs. iPhone, Round Two: Google Brings Life-Saving Feature to More Users
Android vs. iPhone, Round Two: Google Brings Life-Saving Feature to More Users

1 Nov 2023, 16:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Crash Detection feature, which is available on both the iPhone and the Google Pixel, makes its way to more Android users

 
Big News for CarPlay Users As New App Launches With Google Maps and Waze Features
Big News for CarPlay Users As New App Launches With Google Maps and Waze Features

1 Nov 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Drive Smarter has recently been updated with CarPlay support, bringing turn-by-turn directions and radar alerts to the infotainment screen

 
Hellephant in the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Available as Crate Engine from 2024
Hellephant in the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Available as Crate Engine from 2024

1 Nov 2023, 07:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American carmaker Dodge announced the partial list of crate engines available from 2024, among the is the Hellephant that powers the SRT Demon 170