Nearly every manufacturer has plans to release some form of in-car voice control messaging system or infotainment platform. New systems are being developed from platforms like Android and QNX that incorporate clever text-to-speech and voice recognition capabilities intended to mitigate distracted driving. But what if your ride happens to be a ’69 Charger with the Rebel Flag on the hood? Well, you’re in luck. There are aftermarket systems just for you and the latest is Supertooth Buddy. [click to continue…]
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A recent Nielson study found the smartphone market split evenly between Android-based systems, iOS devices, and RIM handhelds. Of the nearly 15,000 people polled by Nielson, 29 per cent said they used an Android phone, with 27 per cent each reporting that they preferred their iPhone or BlackBerry. Well, now the smartphone war has made its way to the automotive market and one carmaker has made its own choice on which mobile platform it prefers. [click to continue…]
Multimedia companies around the world continue to find new and exciting uses for the robust Android platform. Rovi Corporation, a Santa Clara, California-based entertainment data and media management company, recently announced it is working on a project that will allow consumers to stream digital content from an Android-based device to various other technologies in their home. [click to continue…]
The blasé CD-player in your dash is history with the Android-powered, Parrot Asteroid head unit. Parrot has built a niche around aftermarket connected car technology, bringing high-end functions to the aftermarket. Parrot brought us our first Bluetooth car stereo system and hasn’t stopped innovating since. A lot of electronics and car companies are talking the Android talk since Google’s mobile OS has hit the OEM market – but here is another example of Parrot quietly delivering the goods. [click to continue…]
CTIA has revealed a few wireless tricks for the car if you’re trying to avoid a calling-while-driving ticket. Motorola has created the retro-style Roadster Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone. At only 14mm wide the practically flat speakerphone can be tucked away under the driver’s visor of any car for full hand-free voice calling – without wearing an earplug. [click to continue…]