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US Lawmakers Declared War on the Auto Industry Over an Ancient Technology
US Lawmakers Declared War on the Auto Industry Over an Ancient Technology

18 May 2023, 18:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As more carmakers have ditched the AM radios in their vehicles, US lawmakers are trying to curb the trend, saying that it undermines public safety

 
Waze Is Now Trying to Be Funny, Bugs Not Necessarily Amusing
Waze Is Now Trying to Be Funny, Bugs Not Necessarily Amusing

18 May 2023, 17:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has partnered with comedian Hasan Minhaj for another limited-time update; the new experience is live today

 
Here's How You Can Download Android Auto 9.6 Right Now
Here's How You Can Download Android Auto 9.6 Right Now

18 May 2023, 16:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto has reached the public beta stage, and the APK installers are now available for all users out there

 
BMW and Meta Working on Offering In-Car AR and VR Experiences for Passengers
BMW and Meta Working on Offering In-Car AR and VR Experiences for Passengers

18 May 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The two companies have made the technology perform well even in fast-moving cars by linking the VR's tracking system with the vehicle's sensor array.

 
Tesla 2023.12.9 Update Offers an Important Safety Feature, Basic Support for HW4 Cars
Tesla 2023.12.9 Update Offers an Important Safety Feature, Basic Support for HW4 Cars

18 May 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla rolled out the 2023.12.9 update bringing support for HW4 cars in China and an important change to the Stopping Mode aimed at boosting safety

 
Porsche Helps Apple Build a Better Google Maps Alternative
Porsche Helps Apple Build a Better Google Maps Alternative

18 May 2023, 05:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker and Porsche have joined forces to bring Apple Maps EV routing to the US-based Taycan; this is the second car model to get such features

 
Here's Proof There's No Such Thing As Android Auto Reliability
Here's Proof There's No Such Thing As Android Auto Reliability

17 May 2023, 15:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yet another bug hitting Android Auto users, this time causing the voice commands to be completely broken from the very beginning

 
Tesla's Optimus Bot Is Now Able To Learn New Skills With No Programming Involved
Tesla's Optimus Bot Is Now Able To Learn New Skills With No Programming Involved

17 May 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla showed how its humanoid robot Optimus learned new skills solely by observing human demonstrations, with no task-specific programming involved

 
Major Android Auto Bug Acknowledged, Just Don't Hold Your Breath for a Fix
Major Android Auto Bug Acknowledged, Just Don't Hold Your Breath for a Fix

17 May 2023, 06:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaomi has confirmed a glitch in its operating system, explaining that some customers might be unable to launch Android Auto in their cars

 
Apple's Latest Crazy Idea for the Apple Car Is a Gigantic iPad Serving as a Table
Apple's Latest Crazy Idea for the Apple Car Is a Gigantic iPad Serving as a Table

16 May 2023, 17:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Apple patent describes a smart table that would essentially be a gigantic iPad allowing people to remain productive while traveling

 
Nobody Wants This Complete 1968 Impala, and It's No Wonder Why
Nobody Wants This Complete 1968 Impala, and It's No Wonder Why

16 May 2023, 17:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 1968 Chevrolet Impala is trying to find a new home, yet nobody seems to want it despite a very intriguing package and a low price tag

 
Volvo Releases Software Version 2.9 With Huge CarPlay News
Volvo Releases Software Version 2.9 With Huge CarPlay News

16 May 2023, 17:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new software update brings Apple Maps to the driver display, as well as a series of several other CarPlay fixes for Volvo owners

 
Rivian Issues Bug-Fixing Update To Address Loss of Performance With the Previous Build
Rivian Issues Bug-Fixing Update To Address Loss of Performance With the Previous Build

16 May 2023, 08:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian update 2023.14.00 introduced many new features but also several bugs, which are now addressed with the 2023.18.00 software update

 
Google Maps Not Playing Nice With Other Android Auto Apps, Everybody Is Confused
Google Maps Not Playing Nice With Other Android Auto Apps, Everybody Is Confused

16 May 2023, 05:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto seems to suffer from heavy lag whenever Google Maps runs side by side with other music applications, including Spotify

 
Another Stolen Car Recovered Thanks to an AirTag, Apple Must Be So Proud
Another Stolen Car Recovered Thanks to an AirTag, Apple Must Be So Proud

15 May 2023, 16:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Police managed to recover the stolen SUV of a man living in Seattle after the thief ran away with a purse carrying an AirTag

 
If You Thought Android Auto Wireless Is Better Than Wired, Check Out This Annoying Bug
If You Thought Android Auto Wireless Is Better Than Wired, Check Out This Annoying Bug

15 May 2023, 15:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Awkward Android Auto wireless bug causes the phone to only connect on the first launch; the device must then be restarted for another connection

 
Despite Asking $15K for FSD Capability, Tesla Puts No Value on It at Trade-In
Despite Asking $15K for FSD Capability, Tesla Puts No Value on It at Trade-In

15 May 2023, 09:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla asks $15,000 for the FSD Capability, but it doesn't pay a dime when you trade in your car, confirming this is just a waste of money

 
Tesla's 4680 Battery Cells Still Not Up to Snuff, the Cybertruck Likely Affected
Tesla's 4680 Battery Cells Still Not Up to Snuff, the Cybertruck Likely Affected

15 May 2023, 08:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A report suggests that Tesla's 4680 battery cells are inferior to the standard 2170 cells, putting a question mark on the Cybertruck's performance

 
More Than 30 Million People Supposedly Played Forza Horizon 5
More Than 30 Million People Supposedly Played Forza Horizon 5

14 May 2023, 20:54 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / A recent post from the mighty "twittersphere" shows that more than 30 million people have played Forza Horizon 5 at some point

 
Alleged GTA VI Protagonist Sets Internet Ablaze With a Selfie That Screams Vice City
Alleged GTA VI Protagonist Sets Internet Ablaze With a Selfie That Screams Vice City

14 May 2023, 16:42 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Grand Theft Auto VI is far from release, but every new hint and rumor about the game jumpstarts the tin foil hat conspiracies like nothing else