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Mysterious Android Auto Message Is Bad News for an Essential Feature
Mysterious Android Auto Message Is Bad News for an Essential Feature

25 Feb 2023, 19:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The voice command integration in Android Auto is once again malfunctioning due to a reason that nobody can determine right now

 
How to Disable Waze Alerts on Android and iPhone
How to Disable Waze Alerts on Android and iPhone

24 Feb 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some of the alerts that Waze displays during navigation aren’t everybody’s cup of tea; fortunately, users can disable them from settings

 
Spotify’s AI-Powered DJ Now Available on CarPlay
Spotify’s AI-Powered DJ Now Available on CarPlay

24 Feb 2023, 17:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spotify is using the power of AI to overhaul the experience with the app, providing users with a personalized station and their own DJ

 
Toyota Cars Could One Day Feature Ultra-Violet Light to Kill Germs
Toyota Cars Could One Day Feature Ultra-Violet Light to Kill Germs

24 Feb 2023, 17:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Patent filed by the Japanese carmaker describes a cabin system whose purpose would be to sanitize the interior after you park the vehicle

 
Tesla Patents Show Bird's Eye View Will Be Offered via Vision-Based Machine Learning
Tesla Patents Show Bird's Eye View Will Be Offered via Vision-Based Machine Learning

24 Feb 2023, 13:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Two new patent filings show interesting details into how Tesla Vision and neural networks work to map the surroundings and offer bird's eye view images

 
Tesla Starts Installing and Testing Magic Docks on Superchargers in the U.S.
Tesla Starts Installing and Testing Magic Docks on Superchargers in the U.S.

24 Feb 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has installed the first Magic Docks on a Supercharger station in New York and is testing the setup in preparation for opening the network to non-Tesla EVs

 
After a Painful Wait, Android Auto Coolwalk Is Dead on Arrival for Some Users
After a Painful Wait, Android Auto Coolwalk Is Dead on Arrival for Some Users

24 Feb 2023, 05:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The highly anticipated Coolwalk comes with a critical bug on some devices, as the app bar at the bottom appears to freeze in the middle of the drive

 
Hiker Finds Out the Hard Way That a Traditional Map Is Better Than Google Maps
Hiker Finds Out the Hard Way That a Traditional Map Is Better Than Google Maps

23 Feb 2023, 20:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A hiker who used Google Maps for directions ended up spending 22 hours in the middle of nowhere after getting lost with a dead phone battery

 
Google Could Retire Another App as YouTube Music Will Be the New Home of Podcasts
Google Could Retire Another App as YouTube Music Will Be the New Home of Podcasts

23 Feb 2023, 19:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant is bringing podcasts to YouTube Music, so Google Podcasts will likely be discontinued sooner or later

 
Google Maps and YouTube to Launch in More Cars, New-Generation Navigation Teased
Google Maps and YouTube to Launch in More Cars, New-Generation Navigation Teased

23 Feb 2023, 14:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes-Benz has signed an agreement with Google to include the Google Maps platform, Cloud, and YouTube in the next version of MB.OS

 
Autopilot HW 4 Is Already in Production, but No New Cameras Should Be Expected for Now
Autopilot HW 4 Is Already in Production, but No New Cameras Should Be Expected for Now

23 Feb 2023, 12:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla insiders have found out from reliable sources that no new cameras are installed on vehicles with Hardware 4 computers, but that is set to change later

 
Waze Update Fixes a CarPlay Bug That's Been Driving Us Nuts
Waze Update Fixes a CarPlay Bug That's Been Driving Us Nuts

23 Feb 2023, 05:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent application update resolves a glitch that broke down the launch on CarPlay, with the company claiming the process should be faster

 
Believe It or Not, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Will Run TikTok and Angry Birds
Believe It or Not, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Will Run TikTok and Angry Birds

22 Feb 2023, 20:29 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Distracting though it may be, the all-new 214 E-Class is certain to sell well. It remains to be seen how many customers will opt for the front passenger display

 
Google Maps Gets a Feature Android Auto Users Have Been Drooling Over for Years
Google Maps Gets a Feature Android Auto Users Have Been Drooling Over for Years

22 Feb 2023, 18:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app has recently been updated with support for loading on the mobile device even when Android Auto is running

 
Toyota Reinvents Pickup Truck Bed Covers With Solar Panels and Weather Sensing
Toyota Reinvents Pickup Truck Bed Covers With Solar Panels and Weather Sensing

22 Feb 2023, 17:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Japanese carmaker believes tonneau covers should get a smart overhaul to allow them to determine the weather conditions and adjust accordingly

 
General Motors Created the Perfect Audio System for a Convertible
General Motors Created the Perfect Audio System for a Convertible

22 Feb 2023, 16:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently patented a vehicle audio control system that can adjust its settings based on physical changes in the car

 
SpaceX Modifies Starlink Subscription Prices Based on Service Availability
SpaceX Modifies Starlink Subscription Prices Based on Service Availability

22 Feb 2023, 12:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / SpaceX announced an interesting pricing strategy based on the service availability, making it more expensive for those living in limited-capacity areas

 
Highly Anticipated Waze Update Now Rolling Out to Android Auto Users
Highly Anticipated Waze Update Now Rolling Out to Android Auto Users

22 Feb 2023, 06:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent Waze build finally fixes a glitch happening on Android Auto and causing the app to freeze either at launch or while in use

 
Another Navigation App Launches on CarPlay With a Huge Catch
Another Navigation App Launches on CarPlay With a Huge Catch

21 Feb 2023, 22:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / NUNAV Navigation has recently been updated with support for CarPlay; the app is based on the same model as the more famous Waze

 
How Voice-Powered Navigation Is Getting Incredibly Accurate
How Voice-Powered Navigation Is Getting Incredibly Accurate

21 Feb 2023, 18:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Cerence has recently announced a continued partnership with what3words, as the two companies are working to bring their solutions to more cars