connected cars

Smartphones, Smart TVs Drive Surge in Connected Device Ownership in 2023
Smartphones, Smart TVs Drive Surge in Connected Device Ownership in 2023
December 27, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The adoption of connected devices, including smartphones, smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, surged in 2023, indicating an increasing reliance on technology to streamline everyday activities. ...

READ MORE >
Just Eat Takeaway.com Testing In-Car Apps for Placing Orders 
Just Eat Takeaway.com Testing In-Car Apps for Placing Orders 
December 20, 2023  |  Transportation

Online food delivery marketplace Just Eat Takeaway.com is testing in-car applications that will let drivers use their car screen to place orders.  The Amsterdam-based firm is collaborating...

READ MORE >
TomTom Develops In-Car Voice AI Assistant With Microsoft
TomTom Develops In-Car Voice AI Assistant With Microsoft
December 19, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Mapping/navigation company TomTom says it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, in-car conversational assistant in collaboration with Microsoft. The tool offers enhanced voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and...

READ MORE >
Cruise Plans to Resume Robotaxi Service in One City 
Cruise Plans to Resume Robotaxi Service in One City 
November 22, 2023  |  Transportation

Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit of General Motors, is reportedly planning to resume its robotaxi service with a more focused approach.  After facing safety mishaps and regulatory scrutiny,...

READ MORE >
With Hyundai Deal, Alexa Helps Amazon Link Commerce to Connected Cars
With Hyundai Deal, Alexa Helps Amazon Link Commerce to Connected Cars
November 22, 2023  |  Amazon

With the recent news that Amazon is partnering with Hyundai, the conventional wisdom might be to say: Amazon sells pretty much everything else across its platform,...

READ MORE >
Sheeva.AI and Visa Team to Tokenize In-Car Payments
Sheeva.AI and Visa Team to Tokenize In-Car Payments
November 21, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Sheeva.AI and Visa Acceptance Solutions have teamed to launch a tokenization platform for in-vehicle commerce. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Nov. 21) will see Sheeva.AI — an in-vehicle payments...

READ MORE >
Amazon Will Now Sell Hyundai Vehicles on US Site
Amazon Will Now Sell Hyundai Vehicles on US Site
November 16, 2023  |  Amazon

Starting in 2024, customers will be able to find and purchase Hyundai vehicles directly from Amazon’s U.S. store.  That is one of several initiatives that will be part...

READ MORE >
Voice Tech Promises Consumers Seamless, Distraction-Free Connected Car Experience
Voice Tech Promises Consumers Seamless, Distraction-Free Connected Car Experience
November 08, 2023  |  Transportation

From smart navigation systems to real-time vehicle diagnostics, the integration of smart technologies into vehicles is not only redefining the driving experience but also transforming...

READ MORE >
Walmart Moves Into Connected Cars With Voice AI
Walmart Moves Into Connected Cars With Voice AI
November 07, 2023  |  Partnerships

Conversational AI company Native Voice has teamed with Walmart to bring Voice AI to vehicles. The partnership, announced Tuesday (Nov. 7), will see the retail giant sell Native Voice’s “onn.”...

READ MORE >