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Mysterious Google Maps "Feature" Update Makes Android Auto Navigation a Frustrating Mess
Mysterious Google Maps "Feature" Update Makes Android Auto Navigation a Frustrating Mess

28 Aug 2023, 18:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps no longer displays results on the infotainment screen but uses Google Assistant to read them one by one on Android Auto

 
Hidden AirTag Helps Nab E-Bike Thief, Ridiculous Excuse Didn't Work
Hidden AirTag Helps Nab E-Bike Thief, Ridiculous Excuse Didn't Work

28 Aug 2023, 17:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Rivesville man ended up in prison after stealing an e-bike and trying to remove his trail by painting the vehicle black

 
Real Racing 3 Update Adds 2023 Formula One Cars
Real Racing 3 Update Adds 2023 Formula One Cars

28 Aug 2023, 10:10 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Unfortunately, update 11.6 doesn't include any new cars besides the 2023 Formula One grid. That's both surprising and disappointing.

 
Tesla Brings Futuristic-Looking V4 Supercharger Stalls With CCS Plugs and NFC to the UK
Tesla Brings Futuristic-Looking V4 Supercharger Stalls With CCS Plugs and NFC to the UK

27 Aug 2023, 18:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The automaker is expanding its Supercharger network in Europe. Over the pond, nearly anyone can use a high-power Tesla charging station

 
Newer Tesla Model Ys Won't Get FSD Beta Until 2024 at the Earliest, Says Elon Musk
Newer Tesla Model Ys Won't Get FSD Beta Until 2024 at the Earliest, Says Elon Musk

27 Aug 2023, 16:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / You will have to wait if you want an all-electric crossover SUV from Tesla and its advanced driver-assistance system. Here's why

 
Can Your PC Handle Forza Motorsport or Do You Need to Upgrade?
Can Your PC Handle Forza Motorsport or Do You Need to Upgrade?

27 Aug 2023, 16:30 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Forza Motorsport PC specs have finally been released so let's dive in and see what if your rig needs an upgrade or works great as is

 
Forget the Apple Car: Proposed iVan Could Be Apple's "iPhone" in the Auto Industry
Forget the Apple Car: Proposed iVan Could Be Apple's "iPhone" in the Auto Industry

26 Aug 2023, 19:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rendering envisions a so-called iVan – a larger vehicle that has room for at least eight people, paving the road for a living room on wheels

 
Play the Crew Motorfest for Free at Launch for a Limited Time
Play the Crew Motorfest for Free at Launch for a Limited Time

26 Aug 2023, 15:52 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Ubisoft and developer Ivory Tower decided everyone should get a piece of their upcoming game, The Crew Motorfest, coming September 14

 
Cyberpunk's Phantom Liberty Update 2.0 Brings Vehicle Combat, Which Looks Glorious
Cyberpunk's Phantom Liberty Update 2.0 Brings Vehicle Combat, Which Looks Glorious

25 Aug 2023, 20:04 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty, together with Update 2.0, are undoubtedly the best things to happen to the game since Edgerunners was released on Netflix

 
This New Apple Maps Feature Makes Google Maps Feel Outdated
This New Apple Maps Feature Makes Google Maps Feel Outdated

25 Aug 2023, 10:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple will automatically download offline maps for routes that include an area with poor reception; navigation, therefore, goes uninterrupted

 
iBus Is a Digital Apple Car Successor, Looks Like an Apple Store on Wheels
iBus Is a Digital Apple Car Successor, Looks Like an Apple Store on Wheels

25 Aug 2023, 08:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rendering envisions a bus manufactured by Apple; called iBus, the vehicle features the typical Apple design signature and a prominent logo

 
Ride 5 Review (PS5): Almost as Good as the Real Thing
Ride 5 Review (PS5): Almost as Good as the Real Thing

24 Aug 2023, 08:57 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The fifth installment in the Ride series is here, and it's intense! Get ready for dozens of hours of adrenaline-pumping action!

 
Someone Found the Most Painful Fix for Android Auto in Honda Cars
Someone Found the Most Painful Fix for Android Auto in Honda Cars

24 Aug 2023, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It turns out that resetting the head unit on a Honda CR-V restores Android Auto, fixing connection problems after recent updates

 
Apple Rival Receives China's Blessing to Manufacture Cars
Apple Rival Receives China's Blessing to Manufacture Cars

24 Aug 2023, 07:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaomi received the go-ahead from the National Development and Reform Commission to begin the production of electric vehicles

 
MudRunner Fans Rejoice: Expedition Brings Off-Roading to a New Level (Literally)
MudRunner Fans Rejoice: Expedition Brings Off-Roading to a New Level (Literally)

23 Aug 2023, 12:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Saber Interactive caught me unguarded with a game that certainly joins my wishlist; Expedition will officially launch next year

 
Install This Update to Resolve Google Maps Location Problems
Install This Update to Resolve Google Maps Location Problems

23 Aug 2023, 11:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaomi has allegedly released a patch to fix the Google Maps location problems encountered by users after installing MIUI 14

 
Meet Archax, a Manga-Inspired Pilotable Humanoid Robot With Functional Arms and Four Legs
Meet Archax, a Manga-Inspired Pilotable Humanoid Robot With Functional Arms and Four Legs

23 Aug 2023, 11:10 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The company behind the giant robot only plans to produce five Archax units, and with a price of $2.75 million, it certainly targets wealthy clients

 
Tesla Cracks Down on Audio Mods To Unlock Premium Audio Speakers in the Model 3 RWD
Tesla Cracks Down on Audio Mods To Unlock Premium Audio Speakers in the Model 3 RWD

22 Aug 2023, 17:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Owners who installed a hardware upgrade kit to unlock Premium Audio in Tesla Model 3 RWD experienced degraded sound after the 2023.26.7 update

 
GM Has Found a Way To Tell When a Driver Feels Uncomfortable in an Autonomous Car
GM Has Found a Way To Tell When a Driver Feels Uncomfortable in an Autonomous Car

22 Aug 2023, 15:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New General Motors patent describes a way to determine when a driver might want to take control of an autonomous vehicle

 
Local Authorities Erect Road Signs Against Navigation Apps, Stop Using Google Maps Now
Local Authorities Erect Road Signs Against Navigation Apps, Stop Using Google Maps Now

22 Aug 2023, 14:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Clare County Council in Ireland has decided to put up road signage to tell motorists to stop using navigation apps in the region