A collaborative open source project Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), first open source software release is available for download from the Linux Foundation. Recently, BearingPoint GmbH and Systena joined the organization and are participating in the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) Steering Committee.
Linus Auto Grade offers an optimized embedded Linux OS stack as a starting point for engineering work. It builds on Tizen IVI supported by Intel and Samsung.
Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced that the HTC One (M8) is now compatible MirrorLink. MirrorLink compatibility will arrive via a software upgrade to current HTC One (M8). More HTC devices will be compatible in the future.
MirrorLink is car-smartphone mirroring with a simple interface that works with many operating systems. MirrorLink will be distributed to millions via this partnership.
A new device that will let you see only what is needed from your smartphone on a heads up display, called the Navdy, was announced today. It combines a clear projector screen with voice and gesture controls to create what they call a safer, intuitive connected driving experience.
The driver sees essential information from a smartphone through the display that projects through the windshield (HUD Heads Up Display). A camera sensor allows the driver to use gestures to navigate, communicate or control music. Navdy is available for pre-order right now on for $299.99 with a release date expected in 2015.
Navdy claims that built-in consoles like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are just bigger touchscreens that do nothing to solve the problem.
Developers could win as much as $15,000 for finding new exciting creative uses for Los Angeles’ vast parking space surplus and quagmire of problems.
Los Angeles has a parking problem even though it has the highest density of parking spaces in the world. It’s downtown contains more spaces per acre than any other city. However finding a parking spot can still be difficult and stressful. L.A. also has a mountain-size surplus because lots are built for prime times and often vacant.
It is awful to learn that people accidentally leave children in cars in the heat during the summer. In fact, there have been 13 deaths of children this summer being left in cars. Last year more than 40 children died as a result of being left alone in a hot car. However, we live in world of distractions and parents are so overwhelmed they do forget things. The movie “Home Alone” illustrates how a parent accidentally forgot one kid at home when leaving for vacation. Given the fact that parents are completely overloaded with responsibilities, the car industry should step up and make sure that no child is ever killed in a hot car again. In the meantime, there are a few solutions to help stop Baby-Forgetting Syndrome.
Toddler, Cooper Harris, was strapped into a car seat and while his father in his air-conditions office in Georgia and he tragically died. No matter what we think about the situation somethings can be done.
At REACH the wearable future in Santa Monica, Stuart Fowle from GM demonstrated the RemoteLink OnStar app working on a Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch.
After the media alvalanche from Android Auto, announced at Google I/O, it is important to note that infotainment systems designed by carmakers can be safer
Three carmakers have announced Android Auto deployment, after the Android Auto announcement at Google I/O. Android Auto projects the Android screen on the infotainment screen
The Google self-driving frenzy, started off with an introduction at the at the Code conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California and splattered across the blogosphere
BlackBerry QNX is a software platform that is being used in many luxury high-end vehicles with advanced features as well the ability to have music based played according to your mood…
QNX software is being used for or mapping, communication and entertainment systems in Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai, Jaguar, Porsche, Audi (see video below) and BMW vehicles.
While car makers continue to expand the size of head unit screens, Android smartphone users have another option, a completely voice-powered DriveSync connected car Android
Pandora is one of the most popular streaming media apps and the company is hoping to be as ubiquitous in the automotive space. Pandora is opening up its box with great music at SXSW at the Gatsby inAustin’s Red River District. More than 35 acts are scheduled to perform over four days March 12-15 that will streamed live. Types of music played will include electronic, pop, hip hop, R&B, Americana, indie rock and eclectic music.
In an interview with iMedia Connection, Heidi Browning is the SVP of strategic solutions at Pandora, said some interesting things bout Pandora: