Tag: infotainment
Jeep’s Wagoneer lineup is loaded with technology and touchscreens
Last seen in 1993, Jeep's Wagoneer is back and big in every sense of the word — including the amount of technology found inside. The classic large luxury SUV brand (which surely inspired the Simpson's "Canyonero") has multiple touch… Source
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NHTSA wants Tesla to recall 158,000 Tegra 3-equipped vehicles
Years ago, Tesla touted that the large touchscreens in its electric vehicles were powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset. However, as configured in certain cars, the infotainment setup has a known issue that causes the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device… Source
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Crowdfunded dongle brings wireless Android Auto to more cars
While wireless Android Auto will soon be easier to find on phones, it’s another matter for cars. The cable-free tech is still rare outside of a few brands like BMW. A crowdfunded project might change that, however. Developer Emil Borconi-Szdressy rec… Source
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Mercedes’ new touchscreen controls eliminate 27 physical buttons
Today, Mercedes’ revealed its second-generation MBUX infotainment system. When it arrives in the 2021 S-Class luxury sedan, the new MBUX system will replace 27 physical hardware buttons with touchscreen controls, add new voice, hand gesture and gaze… Source
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Tesla’s Arcade adds ‘Fallout Shelter’ for in-car play
Nearly a year after it was announced at E3, Fallout Shelter has joined the list of games Tesla owners can play on their in-car infotainment systems. After initially launching on smartphones five years ago, the free-to-play spin-off has come to additi… Source
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CarPlay in your classic Porsche, just what you needed
Porsche has announced new infotainment systems that combine modern features like CarPlay support and Bluetooth connectivity with classic design sensibilities. There are two versions of the Porsche Classic Communication Management system — PCCM for s… Source
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