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One More Navigation App Confirms Support for Android Auto
One More Navigation App Confirms Support for Android Auto

23 Oct 2023, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Wain, an application specifically aimed at users in Qatar but offering a comprehensive feature package, is expanding to the infotainment screen

 
Google Confirms Major Fix for Android Auto Users
Google Confirms Major Fix for Android Auto Users

23 Oct 2023, 13:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant says it's now working on a fix that will resolve the bug causing Google Chat to go missing

 
How a Compound Found in Rhubarb and Spinach Can Help Recycle EV Batteries
How a Compound Found in Rhubarb and Spinach Can Help Recycle EV Batteries

23 Oct 2023, 11:07 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / As we move further away from fossil fuels, new challenges arise. The automotive industry needs new raw materials. But they don't have to pay for mining

 
This Top Podcast App Just Got a Critical Fix for CarPlay Users
This Top Podcast App Just Got a Critical Fix for CarPlay Users

23 Oct 2023, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Castro Podcast Player has recently released an important update fixing a bug causing crashes when listening to a podcast on CarPlay

 
Is There Any Use for ChatGPT in a Vehicle? Another Carmaker Seems to Think So
Is There Any Use for ChatGPT in a Vehicle? Another Carmaker Seems to Think So

23 Oct 2023, 06:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French carmaker DS announced last week the deployment of the ChatGPT bot in the Iris infotainment system, free of charge for the next six months

 
Google Maps Competitor Says Built-in Navigation Adoption Will Skyrocket
Google Maps Competitor Says Built-in Navigation Adoption Will Skyrocket

22 Oct 2023, 16:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom, whose reported revenue failed to meet analyst expectations, claims the adoption of built-in navigation will grow fast

 
Apple Gives More Google Maps Users a Reason to Abandon the App
Apple Gives More Google Maps Users a Reason to Abandon the App

22 Oct 2023, 15:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Apple Maps is now available in Hong Kong, as the Cupertino-based iPhone maker continues the rollout of the detailed city experience

 
Android 14 Makes Android Auto Worse Than Ever
Android 14 Makes Android Auto Worse Than Ever

22 Oct 2023, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new operating system update causes a flood of issues, including random disconnects and audio cuts happening in the middle of the drive

 
This Google Maps Alternative Got New Features, Teaching Rivals an Important Lesson
This Google Maps Alternative Got New Features, Teaching Rivals an Important Lesson

21 Oct 2023, 12:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE WeGo, one of the best Google Maps alternatives available today, has recently received a big update for iPhone users

 
Thief Who Stole $2.5K eBike Probably Hates Apple Now
Thief Who Stole $2.5K eBike Probably Hates Apple Now

21 Oct 2023, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 46-year-old man who stole an electric bicycle had absolutely no idea that an Apple device was keeping an eye on his every move

 
Time to Give Up on Google Maps: Ford F-150 Lightning Quietly Gets Top Apple Maps Feature
Time to Give Up on Google Maps: Ford F-150 Lightning Quietly Gets Top Apple Maps Feature

21 Oct 2023, 09:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford has started rolling out Apple Maps EV routing for the F-150 Lightning; the feature was promised to land by the end of the month

 
BMW Crashes Into BMW, Apple Kicks In To Save the Day
BMW Crashes Into BMW, Apple Kicks In To Save the Day

21 Oct 2023, 08:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A BMW-on-BMW crash triggered the Crash Detection feature bundled with the iPhone, alerting the first responders and emergency contacts

 
Google Maps Gets a New Feature As Its Non-Navigation Focus Expands
Google Maps Gets a New Feature As Its Non-Navigation Focus Expands

20 Oct 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application will allow users in India to get metro tickets directly from Google Maps as part of a partnership with the local authorities

 
New Ammonia Reactor Helps Fuel Car-Scale Internal Combustion Engine
New Ammonia Reactor Helps Fuel Car-Scale Internal Combustion Engine

20 Oct 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British startup announces the first scale test of a new ammonia reactor that could be used to generate hydrogen and nitrogen fuel

 
Waze Gets Another Controversial Change, Fingers Crossed for an Unexpected Bug
Waze Gets Another Controversial Change, Fingers Crossed for an Unexpected Bug

20 Oct 2023, 19:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app is once again misbehaving, breaking down one of its most convenient features; it's unclear if this is a bug

 
Who Needs Google Maps? Aston Martin Chooses what3words for Precise Navigation
Who Needs Google Maps? Aston Martin Chooses what3words for Precise Navigation

20 Oct 2023, 07:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Aston Martin DB12 will support what3words, a service that offers improved location accuracy using an innovative approach

 
Apple and Google Allowed to Use the 6 GHz Band
Apple and Google Allowed to Use the 6 GHz Band

20 Oct 2023, 06:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The tech giants were part of a group that requested the Federal Communications Commission to open the 6 GHz band for wireless devices

 
One More Update Proves Fatal for Android Auto
One More Update Proves Fatal for Android Auto

19 Oct 2023, 21:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest update received by Huawei phone owners broke down Android Auto, with users claiming the generic workarounds are useless

 
Tesla Claims 4680 Cell Progress As the Inventor of Dry Electrode Coating Leaves Company
Tesla Claims 4680 Cell Progress As the Inventor of Dry Electrode Coating Leaves Company

19 Oct 2023, 18:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla announced ramping up production of 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas, although the lead inventor of the dry electrode coating process left the company

 
Can't Stop, Won't Stop: This Google Maps Alternative Just Got Another Big Update
Can't Stop, Won't Stop: This Google Maps Alternative Just Got Another Big Update

19 Oct 2023, 12:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth keeps getting update after update, this time with a new release aimed at iPhone users bringing several notable changes