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Serial Thief Steals 206 Truck Mirrors, AirTag Says Enough Is Enough
Serial Thief Steals 206 Truck Mirrors, AirTag Says Enough Is Enough

26 Nov 2023, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The police caught a 27-year-old thief after one of his victims planted an AirTag into their truck mirror; the thief stole over 200 mirrors

 
Xiaomi Car Spyshots Leave Nothing to Imagination, Looks Ready for the Apple Car
Xiaomi Car Spyshots Leave Nothing to Imagination, Looks Ready for the Apple Car

25 Nov 2023, 15:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The debut of the Xiaomi Car is getting closer, and after a full reveal courtesy of MIIT, the vehicle was spotted on public roads

 
The Most Controversial Google Maps Update in History: Users Unite Against the New Colors
The Most Controversial Google Maps Update in History: Users Unite Against the New Colors

25 Nov 2023, 11:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Google Maps colors are live for everybody, and users hate the update; hundreds of people call for the company to undo the change

 
Google Releases Android Auto 11: How to Download It Right Now
Google Releases Android Auto 11: How to Download It Right Now

25 Nov 2023, 10:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first Android Auto 11 build is now available for download; it was released to the beta program a few hours ago for testing purposes

 
This Screenshot Shows Why Users Hate the New Google Maps
This Screenshot Shows Why Users Hate the New Google Maps

24 Nov 2023, 16:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently enabled the new Google Maps experience for all users, despite all the criticism it received after the early rollout phases

 
This Device Converts CarPlay Wired to Wireless, Now Available With a Huge Discount
This Device Converts CarPlay Wired to Wireless, Now Available With a Huge Discount

24 Nov 2023, 11:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ottocast has recently joined the Black Friday sale party on Amazon, cutting the price of its famous CarPlay adapter by 38%

 
Former Google Designer Says This Would Be the Perfect Google Maps Interface
Former Google Designer Says This Would Be the Perfect Google Maps Interface

24 Nov 2023, 09:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Elizabeth Laraki, one of the first two designers working on Google Maps, says the new interface feels "less accurate and less human"

 
Tesla Officially Confirms FSD Beta Rollout Is 'Currently Underway' in China
Tesla Officially Confirms FSD Beta Rollout Is 'Currently Underway' in China

23 Nov 2023, 19:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla officially confirmed to local media outlet China Fund News that it's finally moving forward with the FSD Beta rollout in China

 
Android Auto Bugs Getting Ridiculous As Top App Now Broken
Android Auto Bugs Getting Ridiculous As Top App Now Broken

23 Nov 2023, 17:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Making WhatsApp calls when Android Auto is running in the car has become a frustrating experience due to a mysterious bug

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

23 Nov 2023, 16:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's MA1 Android Auto wireless adapter received an important price cut as part of this year's Black Friday campaign

 
Everybody Wants This Unmolested 1969 Mustang Mach 1, Battle Getting Fierce
Everybody Wants This Unmolested 1969 Mustang Mach 1, Battle Getting Fierce

23 Nov 2023, 13:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is looking for a new home; the car needs a new engine, several parts, and a complete restoration

 
How to Fix the "Voice Commands Aren't Available at the Moment" Android Auto Error
How to Fix the "Voice Commands Aren't Available at the Moment" Android Auto Error

22 Nov 2023, 18:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This easy trick allows you to restore voice commands in the car; the problem has become widespread lately, and a Google app update is the culprit

 
The World's Number One Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
The World's Number One Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Cheaper Than Ever

22 Nov 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AAWireless has just hit the biggest discount ever; the device can be yours for just $55.99 as part of the early Black Friday sale on Amazon

 
Android Auto Not Responding? You're Not Alone
Android Auto Not Responding? You're Not Alone

21 Nov 2023, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users have recently discovered a new problem with Android Auto, though this time, it only seems to affect a single phone brand

 
New Google Maps Feature Could Make Navigation Easier Than Ever
New Google Maps Feature Could Make Navigation Easier Than Ever

21 Nov 2023, 18:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has recently patented new technology to offer navigation based on personalized landmarks

 
Apple Found a Clever Way to Use an iPhone to Recognize Your Uber
Apple Found a Clever Way to Use an iPhone to Recognize Your Uber

21 Nov 2023, 16:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent describes a way to use the mobile phone's camera to identify the car you're waiting for on a ride-hailing service

 
Update: Tesla Removes the FSD Beta Section Again From the Owner's Manuals in Europe
Update: Tesla Removes the FSD Beta Section Again From the Owner's Manuals in Europe

20 Nov 2023, 19:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla updated its owner's manuals outside of North America with an FSD Beta section, hinting at an imminent rollout of self-driving features in these markets

 
Ford Releases the CarPlay Update F-150 Lightning Owners Have Been Drooling Over
Ford Releases the CarPlay Update F-150 Lightning Owners Have Been Drooling Over

20 Nov 2023, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company officially introduces the Apple Maps EV routing update for the F-150 Lightning; the first trucks got it in October

 
Google Maps Sends Drivers in the Wrong Direction on One-Way Street, Signs Are Useless
Google Maps Sends Drivers in the Wrong Direction on One-Way Street, Signs Are Useless

20 Nov 2023, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Canadian motorists are occasionally sent in the wrong direction on a one-way street, especially as most of them ignore road signage

 
Google Maps Gets a New Navigation Feature That Makes It Easier to Abandon the Car
Google Maps Gets a New Navigation Feature That Makes It Easier to Abandon the Car

19 Nov 2023, 17:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has released a major makeover of the transit directions, now providing users with route recommendations and more information