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Tourists Spend 7 Days in the Wild After Following Google Maps on Impassable Road
Tourists Spend 7 Days in the Wild After Following Google Maps on Impassable Road

16 Feb 2024, 15:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two German tourists got their car stuck in an area with no cellular reception; they decided to walk to the nearest town and arrived after 7 days

 
GM Super Cruise Network Jumps From 400 to 750k Miles, Includes Lots of Minor Highways
GM Super Cruise Network Jumps From 400 to 750k Miles, Includes Lots of Minor Highways

16 Feb 2024, 07:30 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The company claims it now has the largest such network in North America following the latest expansion that soared from around 400k to 750k miles

 
Tesla Rolls Out Massive Supercharging Improvements and Better Range Estimates
Tesla Rolls Out Massive Supercharging Improvements and Better Range Estimates

15 Feb 2024, 15:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has been killing it with software updates in the past month and is now pushing it further with massive improvements to the Supercharging experience

 
AirTags Still the Better Option? Nissan Launches Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AirTags Still the Better Option? Nissan Launches Stolen Vehicle Tracking

15 Feb 2024, 05:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Nissan launched a new security feature integrated into the NissanConnect Services app; Vehicle Stolen Tracking is available in the UK

 
Many Android Users Still Switch to iPhones, and Android Auto Bugs Could Be a Reason
Many Android Users Still Switch to iPhones, and Android Auto Bugs Could Be a Reason

15 Feb 2024, 05:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Data shows that a substantial share of new iPhone buyers previously used Android devices; the numbers show a small decline

 
Stanford Scientists Found a Crazy Way To Extend the Life of Lithium-Metal EV Batteries
Stanford Scientists Found a Crazy Way To Extend the Life of Lithium-Metal EV Batteries

14 Feb 2024, 18:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stanford scientists found out that depleting lithium-metal batteries and letting them rest for a few hours is an effective way to extend their life

 
Rivian Software Update Hints at Upcoming Support for Streaming Services
Rivian Software Update Hints at Upcoming Support for Streaming Services

14 Feb 2024, 14:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian pushed another important update to its fleet, including new features, improvements, and a hint at upcoming support for streaming services

 
Sure: A New Type of Bug Is Now Plaguing Android Auto
Sure: A New Type of Bug Is Now Plaguing Android Auto

14 Feb 2024, 05:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that Android Auto keeps restarting for no reason after installing the most recent application update; a fix might already be live

 
Cameras on Planes: How Google Is Building the Next-Generation Google Maps
Cameras on Planes: How Google Is Building the Next-Generation Google Maps

14 Feb 2024, 04:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant's Immersive View for routes is based on innovative image capture technology, including cameras installed on planes

 
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature All Apps Need
Google Maps Alternative Gets the Navigation Feature All Apps Need

13 Feb 2024, 14:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE has recently updated its mobile navigation software with improved voice guidance that now includes visual references

 
Thief Steals Security Guard's Golf Cart, Has No Idea an AirTag Tracks His Every Move
Thief Steals Security Guard's Golf Cart, Has No Idea an AirTag Tracks His Every Move

13 Feb 2024, 11:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AirTag saves the day after providing police officers with essential location data for a stolen golf cart; the AirTag was planted in the vehicle

 
Authorities to Install Barriers As Drivers Use Google Maps, Not Common Sense
Authorities to Install Barriers As Drivers Use Google Maps, Not Common Sense

12 Feb 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The city of Edinburgh will soon install barriers on a set of steps where several drivers ended up stuck after following Google Maps

 
Android 11.3 Is Live: How to Download Google's Newest Version
Android 11.3 Is Live: How to Download Google's Newest Version

11 Feb 2024, 09:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started the rollout of Android Auto 11.3 in the stable channel; the beta version landed for testers earlier this month

 
Google Maps' Modern Overhaul Continues With a Welcome Interface Update
Google Maps' Modern Overhaul Continues With a Welcome Interface Update

9 Feb 2024, 17:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started rolling out more interface refinement for Google Maps, including for setting up navigation on mobile devices

 
Woman Finds AirTag Planted in Car Wheel, Police Need One Year to Arrest the Stalker
Woman Finds AirTag Planted in Car Wheel, Police Need One Year to Arrest the Stalker

9 Feb 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AirTag warns woman that her location might be tracked; the device was found in a rim, with police needing one year to track down the stalker

 
Former Apple Car Engineer Gets Prison Sentence for Stealing Trade Secrets
Former Apple Car Engineer Gets Prison Sentence for Stealing Trade Secrets

9 Feb 2024, 15:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Xiaolang Zhang will spend 120 days in prison and will pay close to $145K in restitution; he will also serve a term of three years supervised release

 
Tesla Adds Support for Apple iPhone's Ultra-Wideband Chip To Improve Phone Key Performance
Tesla Adds Support for Apple iPhone's Ultra-Wideband Chip To Improve Phone Key Performance

9 Feb 2024, 10:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A new undocumented feature in Tesla's 2024.2.3 software update is support for Apple iPhone's Ultra-Wideband (UWB) chip to improve Phone Key accuracy

 
Tesla Ups the Magic Dock Power in Preparation for NACS Supercharger Deals
Tesla Ups the Magic Dock Power in Preparation for NACS Supercharger Deals

8 Feb 2024, 18:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Rivian owner noticed that Tesla Superchargers equipped with Magic Dock adapters can now output over 200 kW instead of being limited to 150 kW as before

 
Apple Maps Gets Another Quiet Update As Apple Keeps Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps
Apple Maps Gets Another Quiet Update As Apple Keeps Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps

8 Feb 2024, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has recently started the rollout of cycling directions in Switzerland and Sweden; no official announcement yet

 
Waze Starts Rolling Out Speed Bump and Sharp Curve Alerts
Waze Starts Rolling Out Speed Bump and Sharp Curve Alerts

8 Feb 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned application has finally received support for speed bumps and sharp curves; the feature is rolling out in stages