Hot on the heels of Apple rolling out the details behind its CarPlay interface, Volvo has posted a video to YouTube showing off what everything will look like.
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Consumer Choice Is the New Tech Industry Theme
When companies invest to compete both for existing customers and the customers of other companies, the consumer always wins.
A Glimpse at Cortana, Microsoft’s Version of Siri and Google Now
The Halo-inspired AI will reportedly follow Google into creepy-useful territory.
Apple’s iOS in the Car Is Arriving, and It’s Called CarPlay
Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo are first in line for Apple’s iPhone-friendly auto interface.
If the Price of Windows Plunges, Blame Chromebooks
A free version of Windows, subsidized by services? Sounds like Chrome OS.
What Apple and Chipotle Have in Common (Aside from Sky-High Stock Prices)
Chipotle’s approach to fast food is undeniably Apple-like, and its resulting success has produced just as many envious competitors, none of whom have quite been able to capture Chipotle’s magic.
Google Maps Gallery Is Like an Interactive Map Database
Google today announced the launch of its new Google Maps Gallery, an effort to take interesting historical maps, data overlays and other unique views of our world and make them explorable through the Google Maps interface.
Quick Tech Trick: Use the iPhone’s Built-in Flashlight Feature
This might be the easiest trick yet.
MAKE IT REAL: Hack Auto-Pauses Netflix When You Fall Asleep
Did SpongeBob finally get his drivers license?!!! You’ll never know. You fell asleep.
Scam Reportedly Targeting Verizon Wireless Customers
Using a customer service number to get personal information
Bill Legalizing Phone Unlocking Moves Forward
The House of Representatives passed a bill this week to once again legalize the unlocking of cell phones for use with multiple carriers — but the bill’s future is far from certain.
Google Now Launcher: Google Brings Its Own Android Home Screen to the Play Store, Sort Of
It’s for Nexus and Google Play Edition devices only, but you don’t have to wait.