SpaceX Moved To Block Ukraine's Military From Using Starlink Internet for Drones
9 Feb 2023, 13:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell announced that SpaceX would block Ukraine’s military from using Starlink internet for drones on the battlefield
These Updates Prepare Google Maps for New-Generation Navigation
9 Feb 2023, 04:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has announced a new pack of features that are enhancing the experience with Google Maps’ navigation on Android Automotive
General Motors Creates Waze-Like System to Prevent Roadkill
8 Feb 2023, 20:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent GM patent describes new technology that was designed with a single goal in mind: to reduce the number of accidents involving wildlife
French Startup Gouach Offers Repairable Batteries for Popular Electric Bikes and Scooters
8 Feb 2023, 19:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / French battery specialist has developed repairable battery packs for popular micro-mobility vehicles like electric bikes and scooters
Yet Another Carmaker Hit Hard by the Same Problem That’s Been Driving the World Nuts
8 Feb 2023, 18:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru is the latest name to confirm production constraints due to the semiconductor shortage, with the company also adjusting its original targets
Google Maps Is Getting a New Feature That’ll Make Navigation Easier on Android
8 Feb 2023, 18:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has announced glanceable directions, a new navigation feature that brings essential information to the lock screen
Rivian Patents Low-Range Gearbox Attachment for Extreme Off-Roading
8 Feb 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian was granted a patent for a bolt-on low-range gearbox that would allow its trucks to tackle the most difficult terrain
2023 Tesla Model 3 Can Now Detect Distances Without Ultrasonic Sensors
8 Feb 2023, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A prospective owner who test-drove a Tesla Model 3 in Poland noticed the car was displaying distances to surrounding objects without having ultrasonic sensors
Android Auto 8.9 Starts Rolling Out With a Small Coolwalk Surprise
8 Feb 2023, 04:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new beta version is now available for download, and users who already received Coolwalk are being provided with smoother animations
These Waze Limitations Could Make Android Automotive Users Stick With Google Maps
7 Feb 2023, 18:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is already available on Android Automotive, but unfortunately, some of its features can only be accessed from a mobile device
Google Finds Clever Way to Fix Navigation Problems in Tunnels
7 Feb 2023, 17:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent filed by Google describes technology that would allow navigation apps, including Google Maps, to determine the location of beacons more efficiently
Tesla-Funded Research Reveals What's Causing Li-Ion Batteries to Self-Discharge
7 Feb 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Researchers at Dalhousie University made a surprise discovery, which could extend battery life by replacing a plastic film that’s causing self-discharge
Big News for Android Auto as the First Full Weather App Is Now Available for Download
7 Feb 2023, 04:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Weather & Radar is the first full weather application that lands on Android Auto; it provides live weather information as you drive
Novel Chemistry Paves the Way to Ultra-High Power Density EV Batteries, Beating Tesla 4:1
6 Feb 2023, 20:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology have discovered a new formula for a Lithium-Air battery with a power density four times higher than Tesla’s
Ford’s Latest Surprising Idea Brings a Cinema Mode to Your Car
6 Feb 2023, 19:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker has recently patented new technology that would provide vehicles with a dedicated mode for drive-in theaters
Android Auto 8.8 Comes With Bad News for Google Maps Users
6 Feb 2023, 17:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It turns out that the latest stable version of Android Auto not only that doesn’t fix a Google Maps GPS problem but also causes the same error on more devices
Tesla FSD V11.3 "Tougher Than Expected". Elon Musk: Should Be Live by Week's End
6 Feb 2023, 15:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk promised that FSD V11.3 would launch in January, but according to a recent tweet, the V11 “has been tougher than expected”
This New Apple Feature Could Convince More Google Maps Users to Jump Ship
6 Feb 2023, 05:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple is developing a new Apple Maps feature that could provide iPhone users with a more integrated experience before leaving on a journey
Here's Why Ford Thinks the World Could Soon Face a New Major Problem
3 Feb 2023, 17:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company expects the supply chain to show substantial improvements this year, warning that the recession could cause bigger problems in the U.S. and Europe
Scientists Found Out What Kills Solid-State Batteries and Are Working on a Solution
3 Feb 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Scientists at Stanford University have discovered what causes solid-state electrolyte failures and are working hard on a solution