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Newer Mercedes-Benz Models To Become Payment Devices
Newer Mercedes-Benz Models To Become Payment Devices

25 Sep 2023, 23:46 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The German manufacturer keeps expanding the capabilities of its automotive software. MBUX will be able to handle payments. Here's how it'll work

 
Waze Gets New Flood Alerts As More Report Types Go Dark
Waze Gets New Flood Alerts As More Report Types Go Dark

25 Sep 2023, 23:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has partnered with FloodMapp and the City of Norfolk to provide drivers with flood alerts in real time

 
After Big Launches on Android Auto, CarPlay Gets a Popular App Too
After Big Launches on Android Auto, CarPlay Gets a Popular App Too

25 Sep 2023, 22:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recast has just announced that its latest update includes support for CarPlay, letting users listen to their favorite content on the go

 
Google Starts Investigating Widespread Android Auto Bug Hitting Samsung Devices
Google Starts Investigating Widespread Android Auto Bug Hitting Samsung Devices

25 Sep 2023, 21:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Redmond-based search giant is looking into connectivity problems encountered with Samsung phones after a viral video

 
Woman Climbs Airport Fence, Claims She Was Just Following Google Maps
Woman Climbs Airport Fence, Claims She Was Just Following Google Maps

25 Sep 2023, 09:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A video that went viral shows a woman climbing the fence of an international airport; the woman told security she was following Google Maps

 
Time to Update: Android Auto 10.5 Now Available for Download
Time to Update: Android Auto 10.5 Now Available for Download

25 Sep 2023, 08:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto has just received the go-ahead for the production channel; the beta build was released earlier this month

 
Now Is The Perfect Time to Jump Aboard the Cyberpunk 2077 Train
Now Is The Perfect Time to Jump Aboard the Cyberpunk 2077 Train

24 Sep 2023, 18:57 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / The changes CD PROJEKT RED brought to Cyberpunk 2077's vehicle combat system are simply awesome. Not to mention the NPC AI related to that

 
Free GTA Trilogy for GTA+ Subscribers
Free GTA Trilogy for GTA+ Subscribers

23 Sep 2023, 15:42 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / We didn't get to see any sort of announcement for Grand Theft Auto VI after the 10th anniversary of GTA V, but at least we're getting online benefits in return

 
Flex on Your Gaming Buddies With This Lamborghini Aventador-Inspired Keyboard
Flex on Your Gaming Buddies With This Lamborghini Aventador-Inspired Keyboard

23 Sep 2023, 11:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Play Forza Horizon 5 or train for the upcoming GTA VI using this keyboard, and you'll feel special. The best thing about it? It's not pricey

 
Payback Time: Cruise CEO Thinks Banning Human Drivers in City Centers Is a Good Idea
Payback Time: Cruise CEO Thinks Banning Human Drivers in City Centers Is a Good Idea

22 Sep 2023, 14:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After San Francisco protested the presence of autonomous vehicles in the city, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt thinks banning human drivers in city centers is in order

 
If Grand Theft Auto Had a Baby With Fortnite, It Would Be Named 'Everywhere'
If Grand Theft Auto Had a Baby With Fortnite, It Would Be Named 'Everywhere'

22 Sep 2023, 13:58 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Everywhere is a video game made by former Rockstar developers that are tackling the creation features from Fortnite and Roblox like player-created content

 
60K Workers Will Turn Tesla's Giga Texas Into the Largest Car Plant in North America
60K Workers Will Turn Tesla's Giga Texas Into the Largest Car Plant in North America

22 Sep 2023, 12:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will have 60K workers at Giga Texas when the Cybertruck production reaches full capacity, making it the largest car factory in North America

 
Thief Drives Away in Car Stopped at Gas Station, Forgets to Check Out the Back Seat
Thief Drives Away in Car Stopped at Gas Station, Forgets to Check Out the Back Seat

22 Sep 2023, 06:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A car thief drove away in a vehicle stopped at a Texaco gas station in Atlanta without knowing that both a child and an iPad were in the vehicle

 
Hyundai Finally Announces Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Software Update
Hyundai Finally Announces Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Software Update

21 Sep 2023, 21:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker will release a software update to enable wireless mobile phone projection in certain vehicles; no ETA is available now

 
NIO Is the First Carmaker To Launch a Smartphone, but Is It a Good Idea?
NIO Is the First Carmaker To Launch a Smartphone, but Is It a Good Idea?

21 Sep 2023, 13:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / NIO launched its first smartphone in a move that will put it on a collision course with technology giants like Google, Samsung, and Apple

 
Elon Musk: The First Human Patient Will Soon Receive a Neuralink Device
Elon Musk: The First Human Patient Will Soon Receive a Neuralink Device

21 Sep 2023, 10:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Neuralink started recruitment for the first human trials, and Elon Musk confirmed that the first patient will soon receive a Neuralink device

 
Google Maps Directs Driver to Cross Collapsed Bridge, SUV Crashes 20 Feet Below
Google Maps Directs Driver to Cross Collapsed Bridge, SUV Crashes 20 Feet Below

21 Sep 2023, 09:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google's navigation software is blamed for the fatal crash of a man who drove off an unguarded edge of a collapsed bridge

 
Google Maps Rival Introduces "Shortest Route" Navigation. Here's Why This Is Huge News
Google Maps Rival Introduces "Shortest Route" Navigation. Here's Why This Is Huge News

21 Sep 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic has released a significant update for its professional navigation software, reintroducing an option to select the "shortest route"

 
Rivian Inductive Phone Charger Has a Major Flaw Even Though It's Seriously Overengineered
Rivian Inductive Phone Charger Has a Major Flaw Even Though It's Seriously Overengineered

20 Sep 2023, 17:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although Rivian R1S and R1T come with an inductive phone charging pad, many people complained it is useless because of its many flaws

 
This Could Be the Reason Why Tesla Removed the 4680-Cell Model Y From Its Website
This Could Be the Reason Why Tesla Removed the 4680-Cell Model Y From Its Website

20 Sep 2023, 14:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Insider information shows that Tesla will close its Kato Road battery facility to prepare the production line for the second-generation 4680 cells