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Hyundai adds Google Maps and Voice Search to BlueLink car options

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Jan, 2013

It looks like auto makers are finally starting to truly come around and use our favorite mobile technology. The features provided stock on vehicles hasn't moved quite as fast as many expected, but many are now starting to get with the times. From NFC capable door locks, to Google Maps integration drivings about to get a lot easier. Especially in a Hyundai.

Hyundai NFC concept car replaces our keys with smartphones

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Dec, 2012

This week the ever so popular car manufacturer Hyundai is showing off a brand new type of NFC capability. Something surely we've all thought about before. Wouldn't it be nice to unlock and start our cars all with our smartphone? Leave those bulky keys and keyless entry add-ons at home. This new smart car uses NFC tags to do just that.

Parrot details 3 new Android devices for in-car entertainment

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Oct, 2012

Parrot released their first car stereo powered by Android last year known as the Parrot Asteroid, but today they've just detailed three brand new devices that will bring Android to your car entertainment needs. The first being a 6.2-inch Double-Din full out system known as the Parrot Asteroid Smart, then they have a few tablets as well.

Nexus 7 becomes in-dash entertainment system [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Aug, 2012

What you are about to see is quite possibly the most amazing in-dash entertainment system I've ever seen. Double din stereos for cars or trucks are nice, but none have the amazing finishing touches of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The popular online electronics reseller Sonic Electronix has just posted an epic video of one of their installers making a custom Nexus 7 stereo system. What's even better is the tablet can leave the vehicle too.

Clarion shows off 6.5-inch Android powered car stereo

By Michael Crider
on 28 Mar, 2012

Android's greatest asset (besides a few billion dollars in Google development and promotion) is its flexibility. We've seen it power everything from video glasses to robots - and on that scale, a car stereo is relatively mundane. Even so, Clarion's Mirage is an impressive piece of vehicular tech, and will certainly catch your eye if you happen to fall at the intersection of car stereo and Android enthusiast. In addition to basic music and sound management, the Mirage feature audio-in and Bluetooth connections for playing music on your phone or tablet.