Yet Another Big App Launches on CarPlay As GM Must Stop the Nonsense
1 Jul 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors seems to be all alone in its struggle to give up on phone mirroring at a time when apps keep coming to Android Auto and CarPlay
Transparent Tech: See-Through Air Pump Can Inflate All Four Tires and Light the Barbeque
1 Jul 2023, 07:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Someone has invented a portable air pump that boasts enough power to inflate all four tires; it also supports several extra features, including blowing air
Google Maps Gets Huge Android Auto Update As Navigation Now Also Available on Phone
1 Jul 2023, 06:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has finally resolved one of the biggest shortcomings of using Google Maps on Android Auto
The Future of 'The Crew' Franchise Involves Randomly Generated Tracks and Battle Royale
30 Jun 2023, 19:49 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / The future of The Crew franchise seems set in stone, with developer Ubisoft Ivory Tower having a clear direction to where they want to take it
Get Behind the Wheel of an Aston Martin Valkyrie in the Latest Gran Turismo 7 Update
30 Jun 2023, 16:56 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Gran Turismo 7 isn't giving up on releasing new monthly content, which is great for fans, especially now that Forza Motorsport is finally coming out
A Key Waze Feature Is No Longer Available, And Users Are Confused
30 Jun 2023, 15:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Expanding traffic reports on the route is no longer possible for some users, and it's still unclear if this is intended behavior or not
Electrify America Finally Announces NACS Support, Volkswagen Evaluating the Switch
30 Jun 2023, 12:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The last CCS bastion has fallen, as Electrify America announced support for the NACS connector, while its parent Volkswagen is also considering the switch
Google Maps Rival Creates Feature to Offer Navigation Without GPS Signal
30 Jun 2023, 12:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently patented a new technology whose goal is to provide route guidance in a vehicle even without a GPS connection
Tesla Explores Using StoreDot's XFC Extreme Fast Charging Technology in Its Batteries
29 Jun 2023, 16:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla analyzes StoreDot's Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) battery technology, which promises to recoup 100 miles after just 5 minutes of charging
Next Android Update Will Make It Harder for Thieves To Track Your Car With an AirTag
29 Jun 2023, 12:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google and Apple have been working together on integrating tracker detection in Android; the feature will be part of Android 14
New ZF EVSys800 E-Drive Gives This Porsche Taycan 5,200 Nm of Torque
29 Jun 2023, 11:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German company ZF introduced the world to a 5,200 NM of torque e-drive installed in a Porsche Taycan, tech to become available in 2026
Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Finally Coming to a Hyundai Near You
29 Jun 2023, 03:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean carmaker is preparing a software update to enable wireless phone projection in models equipped with sat-nav
GM 'Ultium Home' V2H Kit Launches With Bi-Directional Charging Capabilities
28 Jun 2023, 15:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After Stellantis is chasing Tesla with Free2move Charge Home energy solutions, GM is also entering the segment with Ultium Home
Surprise Apple Maps Update Raises More Questions Than Answers
28 Jun 2023, 15:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant seems to be testing a potential Apple Maps refresh in New Delhi, though it doesn't look like the DCE
Tesla Owners Report Bogus Range Estimates After 2023.20.4.1 Software Update
28 Jun 2023, 09:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Several Tesla owners reported inconsistencies with the reported range and charge stop recommendations after updating to the 2023.20.4.1 software version
Google Lays Off Employees at Waze As Inevitable Merger Progresses
28 Jun 2023, 04:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is moving Waze to Google ads, and the change affects people working in the app's ads monetization system teams
Volvo Latest Carmaker To Join NACS Crowd, SAE Announces Standardized Tesla Connector
27 Jun 2023, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volvo Cars announced adopting the NACS plug starting in 2025, while current EVs get access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers using an adapter from next year
Google Might Have Quietly Removed an Essential Google Maps Feature on Android Auto
27 Jun 2023, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The trip summary in Google Maps appears to be missing after a recent update; the featured displayed statistics at the end of navigation
Microsoft's ChatGPT-Powered Chatbot Could Completely Overhaul Android Auto and CarPlay
27 Jun 2023, 15:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The software giant suggests it would be interested in bringing Bing chat to Android Auto and CarPlay if more restrictions are lifted
Elon Musk Announces the End of the FSD Beta Program With Next Major Software Iteration
27 Jun 2023, 08:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk announced that Tesla Full Self-Driving would move out of the Beta stage with the V12 of the software, making V11 the last Beta version