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This Top Wireless Android Auto Adapter Just Got a Major Price Cut
This Top Wireless Android Auto Adapter Just Got a Major Price Cut

15 Dec 2023, 17:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's MA1 adapter is now available with a 29% discount, so it can be yours in the United States for just $63.99 for a limited time

 
Ford Tries to Shame GM Over Ridiculous CarPlay, Android Auto Excuse (And It's Right)
Ford Tries to Shame GM Over Ridiculous CarPlay, Android Auto Excuse (And It's Right)

15 Dec 2023, 04:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker has recently expressed its commitment to offering both CarPlay and Android Auto in its future vehicles

 
LFP Chemistry Gets a Boost From Zeekr's Ultra-Fast-Charging 'Golden Battery'
LFP Chemistry Gets a Boost From Zeekr's Ultra-Fast-Charging 'Golden Battery'

15 Dec 2023, 01:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / LFP battery cells get more competitive as Zeekr unveiled an ultra-fast-charging battery that can replenish 300 miles in less than 15 minutes of charge

 
AirTag Helps Catch Serial Bike Thief Who Made It a Hobby to Break Into Barns
AirTag Helps Catch Serial Bike Thief Who Made It a Hobby to Break Into Barns

14 Dec 2023, 16:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple's AirTag has helped the police arrest another thief, this time particularly interested in tools and bikes stored in sheds

 
The Solar Mars Bot Is a Four-Wheeled Portable Power Solution for Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Solar Mars Bot Is a Four-Wheeled Portable Power Solution for Outdoor Enthusiasts

14 Dec 2023, 13:41 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The Solar Mars Bot comes equipped with a robust 5-kilowatt-hour battery and is a great eco-friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered generators

 
Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Come With a Radar Sensor Like Model S/X, Parts Catalog Shows
Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Come With a Radar Sensor Like Model S/X, Parts Catalog Shows

14 Dec 2023, 10:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla published the Cybertruck's parts catalog, and one of the most important takeaways is that the electric pickup doesn't equip a radar sensor

 
Turns Out We're Now Dropping CarPlay and Android Auto Because They're Dangerous
Turns Out We're Now Dropping CarPlay and Android Auto Because They're Dangerous

14 Dec 2023, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has come up with another reason for giving up on phone projection systems in its future models: the safety behind the wheel

 
Driver Ends Up in Deep Water After Following Navigation App
Driver Ends Up in Deep Water After Following Navigation App

13 Dec 2023, 17:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It happened in England, where a driver managed to get their car almost completely submerged in water after using a navigation solution

 
A New App Launches on CarPlay With an Uncommon Feature Lineup
A New App Launches on CarPlay With an Uncommon Feature Lineup

13 Dec 2023, 16:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rocket Homes has announced support for CarPlay, allowing users to see homes listed for sale directly from the infotainment screen

 
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Has Incredible Human-Like Gestures, Will Soon Thread a Needle for You
Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Has Incredible Human-Like Gestures, Will Soon Thread a Needle for You

13 Dec 2023, 10:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla teased the second generation of its Optimus bot, capable of human-like movements and with hands gentle enough to thread a needle

 
Apple Quietly Preparing a Big Announcement for Apple Maps Users
Apple Quietly Preparing a Big Announcement for Apple Maps Users

12 Dec 2023, 18:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker is getting ready to expand the Apple Maps' detailed city experience to one more country

 
New iPhone Update Brings Good News for "Certain" Car Owners
New iPhone Update Brings Good News for "Certain" Car Owners

12 Dec 2023, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has released a new software update for the iPhone, and the company claims it has included additional wireless charging improvements

 
This Google Maps Alternative Really Shows the Big Guys How It's Done
This Google Maps Alternative Really Shows the Big Guys How It's Done

11 Dec 2023, 16:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth keeps shipping massive updates, and the latest release includes new features and lots of improvements for iOS users

 
The Wrath of Android 14 Hits More Android Auto Users
The Wrath of Android 14 Hits More Android Auto Users

11 Dec 2023, 16:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Samsung owners who installed Android 14 as part of the One UI 6.0 update are now struggling with Android Auto in their cars too

 
Someone Designed a Rivian Bluetooth Speaker, And Man, It Looks Fantastic
Someone Designed a Rivian Bluetooth Speaker, And Man, It Looks Fantastic

11 Dec 2023, 14:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A concept envisioning a potential Rivian Bluetooth speaker proposes a device inspired by the carmaker's unique LED headlights

 
The Mother of All Snow Chains Is So Crazy It Makes the Car's Wheels Look Like Pizza
The Mother of All Snow Chains Is So Crazy It Makes the Car's Wheels Look Like Pizza

11 Dec 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / South Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia give the world the concept of electrically-actuated snow chains embedded in the wheels and tires

 
You Can't Make This Up: Android Auto Now Disables Volume Controls
You Can't Make This Up: Android Auto Now Disables Volume Controls

10 Dec 2023, 10:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new bug in the Android Auto world causes the app to block drivers from adjusting the audio volume when the app is running

 
Another App Discovers Android Auto's Ugly Side, Users Confused
Another App Discovers Android Auto's Ugly Side, Users Confused

9 Dec 2023, 20:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users reveal that Tidal, a popular streaming service, no longer works correctly on Android Auto; a recent update seems to be the culprit

 
A New Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto (With 3 Big Catches)
A New Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto (With 3 Big Catches)

9 Dec 2023, 15:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navitime, one of the biggest navigation software companies in Japan, updated its truck navigation software with Android Auto support

 
The First Car Produced by a Phone Company Enters Critical Production Phase
The First Car Produced by a Phone Company Enters Critical Production Phase

9 Dec 2023, 10:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaomi has started the production of exhibition vehicles that will be on display at the company's stores in the first quarter of 2024