What happens when your self-driving Google car gets a ticket?
Google’s self-driving car project may still be in its infancy, but one day the system it proposes will be available to consumers at large, who’ll …
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Here’s one place where humans are coming to steal robots’ jobs
Man bites dog, human steals robot’s job? That’s sort of the story in Japan, where SingularityHub reports that Toyota is temporarily replacing robots with human …
Video: Google’s self-driving car is closer than ever to becoming a reality
The last time Google’s self-driving car team checked in with us over a year ago, when it announced Google’s cars had driven more 300,000 accident-free miles. Today, the …
Never miss a turn again with glow-in-the-dark roads
Dan Roosegaarde is tired of our stagnant pavement. Our roads have remained unchanged for decades, which inspired Roosegaarde and his team at Studio Roosegaarde to innovate …
New system will bring Apple’s CarPlay to any car this fall
Apple’s CarPlay solution might not look like much on the surface but as we explained shortly after its debut, CarPlay is a pretty huge deal …
Video: Amazing augmented reality tech could eliminate your car’s blind spots
Although cars have definitely gotten safer over the years, they all still have blind spots that prevent you from seeing everything that might be in …
Microsoft will take on Apple’s CarPlay by bringing Windows to the car
With a whole team dedicated solely to the Internet of Things (IoT), Microsoft is planning to get every device you own online, or as Steve Teixeira, Director …
Video: This ad might scare you away from texting and driving forever
Texting while driving is something that everyone knows is a bad idea but that many people end up doing anyway simply because the temptation to …
The 12 most amazing concept cars from this year’s Geneva Motor Show
For car lovers around the world, the annual International Geneva Motor Show is one of the most exciting and important events of the year. Many automakers …
The Boy Genius Report: Can we please stop talking about how bad Apple’s CarPlay is?
I don’t think there’s anyone more excited than I am about never having to deal with a terribly designed car infotainment system again. I have …
These revolutionary new tires could help your car traverse any terrain
Goodyear at the Geneva auto show unveiled a new SUV tire concept that’s specifically crafted to deal with multiple types of terrain while improving fuel …
As smartphones control cars, your ecosystem decision carries even more weight
Think buying all news apps is a pain? Try buying a new car. For years, the switching costs involved in changing from one handset to …
Guess which company powers Apple’s CarPlay (Hint: it starts with ‘Black’ and ends with ‘Berry’)
Apple on Monday finally took the wraps off of CarPlay, the company’s rebranding and launch of “iOS in the Car.” The new system will allow …
Video: Volvo demos seamless integration with Apple’s new CarPlay
Volvo on Monday posted a short teaser video in which it demos the user interface of Apple’s newly launched CarPlay iOS feature that will let …
Apple’s new hobby: CarPlay finally brings iOS to the car
Apple on Monday at the Geneva International Motor Show launched CarPlay, the company’s iPhone-related foray into the automotive industry. Previously known as iOS in the …
Humiliation: Ford Sync reportedly ditching Microsoft for BlackBerry
Here’s at least one reason that BlackBerry should be thankful that Ford CEO Alan Mulally didn’t take over as CEO of Microsoft. Unnamed sources tell …
This might be the best thing to happen to cars since the invention of headlights
Anyone in the Northeastern United States right now (or anywhere else that might be getting hammered by snow) knows how much of a pain it …
Video: This is what iOS in the Car should look like
Touchscreen car displays are notorious for being terrible. Either the screen isn’t very responsive to touches or the interface is incredibly clunky. Of course, both …
New patent gives first glimpse at how Google might make our cars safer
As we’ve said recently, the next big battle between Apple and Google will most likely be over your car. Phandroid draws our attention to a …
Video: Here’s an early look at Apple’s iOS in the Car system in action
Last week, developer Steven Troughton-Smith released several screenshots of Apple’s upcoming iOS navigation software, iOS in the Car. Using iOS Simulator, Troughton-Smith has since put …
Video: Here’s how Audi’s incredible new laser headlights work
Earlier this month at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audi showed off an amazing new laser headlight system that one-ups the standard high-intensity …
Google may offer you free cab rides if you let it spam you with ads
Google may eventually be offering you free taxi rides in its self-driving cars. A new patent, brought to our attention by Ars Technica, describes an advertising …
New screenshots show what iOS may look like in your car
As we’ve mentioned before, the next big battle between Apple and Google seems to be over which company will get to use its software to …
Video: Audi unveils amazing new Laserlight advanced headlights system
Audi at CES 2014 unveiled its Sport quattro Laserlight concept based on the classic 1983 Sport quattro, but filled with plenty of new tech innovations. …
BlackBerry’s next big thing: Fake engine revving sounds for quiet cars (no, seriously)
In the (terrible) 2011 film “The Dilemma,” Kevin James stars as an engineer whose wife is cheating on him. Co-star Vince Vaughn plays the best …
GM’s newest Corvette will let you record, share all your road trips
Some of the most interesting news footage of the over the past several years has come from a very unlikely source: cameras mounted on cars. …
Google’s plan to take over your car takes shape
Google is looking to get a big head start in the upcoming battle with Apple in the realm of car-based software. Google announced on Monday …
The next big Apple-Google battle looks much bigger than smartphones
The most important battle in the tech world over the past few years has been the epic clash between iOS and Android, the rival mobile …
Forget TVs and watches, cars are the next big battleground for Apple and Google
While everyone expects Google and Apple’s next big fight to be over watches or TVs, it increasingly looks like cars will be the next big …
The BMW i8 might get the coolest key of all time
The eco-friendly BMW i8 may have one more feature that will impress potential buyers, a smart key fob that looks – and performs – like …
