Cars

The article for my group:

Nov 1, 2011 - 3:00AM PT

How connectivity is revolutionizing everything

http://gigaom.com/2012/09/19/the-challenge-of-the-connected-car-how-to-design-compelling-apps-without-causing-accidents/

A few things that are highlighted in this article:

 

·         Drivers already rely on cell phones, navigation devices and other connected gadgets to stream music, get directions and check on traffic.

o   Now analysts say that within five years, car owners will expect every car to have a data connection built-in to make these tasks

o   To make a seamless and less distracting driving experience

·         This started with GPS Devices

·         Automakers  followed the GPS by trying to brand services

o   GM OnStar

o   Ford Sync

o   Nissan LEAF Tesla Model-s are examples of super connected cars

 

 

Other recent articles

At the same place gigaom.com are several recent articles that continue the discussion about cars and technology:

 

Chevy adopts a bring-your-own-maps approach to navigation

• By Kevin Fitchard

Sep 7, 2012 - 3:03PM PT

http://gigaom.com/mobile/chevy-adopts-a-bring-your-own-maps-approach-to-navigation/

 

·         Gives consumer another alternative to having to use Onstar

My question,  Why not Google maps

 

Another example that cars are changing:

The Spark is the first car GM is selling that doesn’t have a CD player option in all but its most basic model. 

 

 

The connected car: How to design compelling apps without causing accidents

Sep 19, 2012 - 5:17PM PT

http://gigaom.com/2012/09/19/the-challenge-of-the-connected-car-how-to-design-compelling-apps-without-causing-accidents/

 

 

Mobile tech’s future isn’t in the phone, it’s in your car

• By Stacey Higginbotham

Jul 10, 2012 - 12:23PM PT

http://gigaom.com/2012/07/10/mobile-techs-future-isnt-in-the-phone-its-in-your-car/

…. The chip industry is betting on automotive in a big way: Firms are developing more and more specialty silicon for cars. …

 

Move over Knight Rider: Nuance debuts a Siri for cars

By Kevin Fitchard

May 22, 2012 - 5:00AM PT

http://gigaom.com/mobile/move-over-knight-rider-nuance-debuts-a-siri-for-cars/

 

“We are already making KITT in many ways,” Thompson said. “There is a Siri-like effect sweeping across all product categories. … There’s a huge demand for it in automotive.”