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Google Maps Alternative Gets New Speed View Update, Other Navigation Goodies
Google Maps Alternative Gets New Speed View Update, Other Navigation Goodies

10 Nov 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth has recently received a new update that brings the app to version 7.9.2; it's one of the most frequently updated navigation apps

 
Tesla Is on a Hiring Spree To Bring Humanoid Robots to Market by 2027
Tesla Is on a Hiring Spree To Bring Humanoid Robots to Market by 2027

9 Nov 2023, 19:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is working tirelessly to bring humanoid robots into the market, as revealed by the dozens of open positions for the Optimus Bot program

 
Nomad Launches New Car Accessories for People Still Struggling With the iPhone 15
Nomad Launches New Car Accessories for People Still Struggling With the iPhone 15

9 Nov 2023, 16:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently unveiled a new set of chargers and car mounts specifically aimed at customers who own an iPhone

 
Walmart's Wireless FM Transmitter Gets a New-Generation Feature
Walmart's Wireless FM Transmitter Gets a New-Generation Feature

9 Nov 2023, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The onn. Wireless FM Transmitter now support voice commands thanks to Native Voice technology integration; the new model is already available

 
Google Caught Working on a Feature That Could Change How You Use Google Maps
Google Caught Working on a Feature That Could Change How You Use Google Maps

9 Nov 2023, 13:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company is reportedly developing a chatbot that will make the interaction with the app more straightforward and convenient

 
Driver Follows Sat-Nav on Boat Ramp, Enters Lagoon, Tries to Drive in the Sea
Driver Follows Sat-Nav on Boat Ramp, Enters Lagoon, Tries to Drive in the Sea

9 Nov 2023, 12:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A driver who blindly trusted what the sat-nav in their car told them to do ended up with the vehicle stuck in a lagoon in Spain

 
Essential Android Auto Feature Only Working With Google Maps, Other Apps Ignored
Essential Android Auto Feature Only Working With Google Maps, Other Apps Ignored

8 Nov 2023, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new glitch happening in the Android Auto causes the voice command integration to only work in navigation apps; a fix might be available

 
Rivian Is Hiring Autonomous Driving Engineers and Sees Autonomy as a Revenue Stream
Rivian Is Hiring Autonomous Driving Engineers and Sees Autonomy as a Revenue Stream

8 Nov 2023, 17:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe thinks autonomous software is best suited for an additional revenue stream as the company is hiring AV engineers

 
Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Now Rolling Out to Hyundai, Kia Cars (With a Catch)
Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Now Rolling Out to Hyundai, Kia Cars (With a Catch)

8 Nov 2023, 16:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hyundai and Kia started the rollout of wireless Android Auto and CarPlay support for models sold in Europe; the update is available today

 
One Year Later, Waze Is Finally Getting a New Safety Warning
One Year Later, Waze Is Finally Getting a New Safety Warning

8 Nov 2023, 16:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned traffic application will warn drivers of road sectors or intersections with an increased risk of accidents

 
Update Your iPhone Right Now to Prevent Your Car From Bricking It
Update Your iPhone Right Now to Prevent Your Car From Bricking It

8 Nov 2023, 14:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has finally released an update to resolve the wireless charging bug that broke down the iPhone 15's NFC sensor in some cars

 
BMW Owner Forgets the Car With Window Rolled Down, AirTag Saves the Day
BMW Owner Forgets the Car With Window Rolled Down, AirTag Saves the Day

7 Nov 2023, 17:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Canadian man recently revealed that an AirTag planted in his car helped him recover the vehicle when someone drove away in it

 
No Surprise: Hyundai and Kia Are the Most Stolen Cars in the "Kia Boys" Hometown
No Surprise: Hyundai and Kia Are the Most Stolen Cars in the "Kia Boys" Hometown

7 Nov 2023, 08:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Official statistics show that seven of the top ten most stolen cars in Wisconsin are made by Hyundai and Kia; Milwaukee is the place where it all started

 
This Is the New Google Maps for Android Auto
This Is the New Google Maps for Android Auto

6 Nov 2023, 22:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google keeps refining Google Maps, and the latest pack of improvements includes refinements for the Android Auto experience

 
This Navigation App Just Got a Feature Google Maps Also Needs
This Navigation App Just Got a Feature Google Maps Also Needs

6 Nov 2023, 18:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth has recently received another big update, this time with the addition of elevation information for bike routes

 
Tech Giant Wants to Bring a Nerve-Racking Apple Feature to Cars
Tech Giant Wants to Bring a Nerve-Racking Apple Feature to Cars

6 Nov 2023, 17:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaomi wants to bring crash detection capabilities to its electric vehicles, allowing the system to automatically call emergency services

 
Lucid Set To Add Amazon Music, Apple Music, and More to Its Infotainment Systems
Lucid Set To Add Amazon Music, Apple Music, and More to Its Infotainment Systems

6 Nov 2023, 17:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A recent job posting shows that Lucid Motors will expand its infotainment app offering with Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other media apps

 
New-Generation Apple Maps Feature Finally Making Its Way to More Vehicles
New-Generation Apple Maps Feature Finally Making Its Way to More Vehicles

6 Nov 2023, 13:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker released a new software update not long ago, finally enabling Apple Maps EV routing in the F-150 Lightning

 
Spyshots Reveal the First Apple Car Rival Will Be a Disguised Tesla Model 3
Spyshots Reveal the First Apple Car Rival Will Be a Disguised Tesla Model 3

6 Nov 2023, 13:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A set of photos allegedly showing the upcoming Xiaomi Car reveals more design cues of the upcoming sedan; the car is due in 2024

 
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update

6 Nov 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian overhauled the Phone as a Key (PaaK) features with massive improvements to proximity locking and unlocking with the upcoming software update 2023.42