Apple's Latest CarPlay Update Looks Good But Could Become a Major Issue
24 Jun 2024, 03:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / iOS 18 beta displays Siri responses on the screen, so simple commands like the weather include data shown on your car display
Rivian Launches Native ABRP Integration in Its Vehicles, Everyone Benefits
21 Jun 2024, 15:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has integrated A Better Route Planner (ABRP) natively into its vehicles and is giving back to the community by providing key charging data in the app
Drivers Will Use Phones If CarPlay and Android Auto Go Dark – But Few Will Change Brands
21 Jun 2024, 08:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Study shows that nobody would like to see Android Auto and CarPlay getting the axe, but the resistance is not as strong as analysts expected
Google Is Killing Off Another Feature Everybody Forgot Existed
21 Jun 2024, 04:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The ability to follow places on Google Maps will go away in early 2025; the search giant has yet to announce the change and the reasons
PSA: Recent Android Auto Update Could Ruin Your Day
20 Jun 2024, 13:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent Android Auto update breaks down the connection between the phone and the vehicle, with users claiming they can't run the app
SpaceX Has Officially Started Selling Starlink Mini, but It's Far From Affordable
20 Jun 2024, 13:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / SpaceX has officially started selling Starlink Mini, but instead of being cheaper as Elon Musk promised, it's 20% more expensive, starting at $599
New Waze Update Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay Users
20 Jun 2024, 04:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has just released Waze update version 4.105 on the App Store; the release notes include a single fix
Good News for Users Tired of Google Maps: This Alternative App Gets Weather Features
19 Jun 2024, 18:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth, the navigation application whose main focus is users' privacy, has just received a new major update on iOS devices
Fixed or Not? Google Says Major Android Auto Bug Is Gone, Users Claim Not So Much
18 Jun 2024, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An Android Auto glitch that Google says has already been resolved is still around, haunting users and breaking a major app
Students in Tears After Google Maps Sends Them to the Wrong Exam Center
18 Jun 2024, 03:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Over 50 students missed an important exam after using Google Maps to find the examination center; they were sent to the wrong location
Software Update With R1 Refresh Features Coming to Existing Rivian Vehicles
17 Jun 2024, 17:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is testing the 2024.19 software update, which brings many R1 refresh features to existing vehicles, including the new cel-shading user interface
SpaceX To Launch Starlink Mini Portable Dish With Integrated Wi-Fi Router Soon
17 Jun 2024, 13:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk teased the Starlink mini, a portable satellite dish with built-in Wi-Fi that can fit in a backpack and provide a more affordable connection on the run
Next iPhone Update to Include a New CarPlay Feature You Could Easily Miss
17 Jun 2024, 10:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple is updating the Messages app on CarPlay to display more information on the contact sending you a new text; the change will be part of iOS 18
BYD and CATL To Produce EV Batteries That Fully Charge in 10 Min by the End of 2024
17 Jun 2024, 09:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Battery manufacturers BYD and CATL will start shipping LFP cells capable of 6C charging, which can fully charge in 10 minutes, by the end of the year
Good News for Android Auto Users: Say Hello to a Brand-New App
17 Jun 2024, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto app ecosystem keeps growing, and now a new app has joined the fun, bringing one-tap access to smart homes from the car
Forget About Android Auto Wired: Top Wireless Adapter Now Cheaper Than Ever
16 Jun 2024, 21:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola has just released another major discount for its Android Auto wireless adapter; the MA1 is available with next-day delivery
This Tiny AI Chip Aims To Squeeze Out More Power and Life out of EV Batteries
15 Jun 2024, 17:38 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Eatron Technologies and Syntiant co-developed an AI-BMS-on-chip that can allegedly unlock 10% more battery capacity and raise its lifespan by 25%
Dr. Dre Got His Phone Stolen in GTA Online and He Needs Your Help To Retrieve It
15 Jun 2024, 09:03 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Grand Theft Auto VI is far from being "around the corner," but until then, we have GTA Online and Dr. Dre's stolen phone to keep us busy
Start Your Update Engines: Android Auto 12.2 Stable Now Available for Download
15 Jun 2024, 05:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just promoted version 12.2 to the stable channel, only a few days after it shipped the pre-release build to testers
Tesla's 4680 Battery Cells Are Still Not Good Enough, Musk Dodged Investor Questions
14 Jun 2024, 17:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk talked about the 4680 battery cell progress but dodged uncomfortable questions, hinting that buying from external suppliers is more cost-efficient