Google I/O 2018: What to Expect (and How to Watch) By Philip Michaels published 8 May 18 Google's annual developer conference starts on May 8. Here's a look at what Google could announce and how it will impact your Android devices.
Android Auto Just Caught Up to Apple CarPlay with This By Adam Ismail published 13 April 18 Google has enabled wireless Android Auto support for Pixel and Nexus devices — but you'll need the proper head unit to get in on the fun.
What Is Lidar, and How Does It Work? By Florence Ion published 26 March 18 The same technology used to find ancient Maya cities also powers your robot vacuum and self-driving cars. Here's where you can find it and how it works.
After Uber Fatality, What's Next for Self-Driving Cars? By Philip Michaels published 20 March 18 After a self-driving Uber car struck and killed a woman in Arizona this weekend, autonomous vehicles may face a new round of questions.
Huawei's Mate 10 Pro Chauffeured Me Around in a Self-Driving Car By Caitlin McGarry published 26 February 18 Huawei isn't building autonomous vehicles, but its Mate 10 Pro is smart enough to detect obstacles and tell a car to steer around them.
Security Experts: Why Smart Home Devices Should Scare You By Paul Wagenseil published 25 January 18 Neither side could find much nice to say about Internet of Things devices in a debate at the ShmooCon security conference in Washington.
Test Ride: Self-Driving Cabs Still Need Training Wheels By Caitlin McGarry published 12 January 18 I drove around in two autonomous taxis at CES, which demonstrated that self-driving cars still have a long way to go.
Intel Shows Off Our Wild Future of VR and Autos By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 January 18 Intel’s CES 2018 keynote discussed the role of data in the future of VR, sports, movies, computing and autonomous transportation.
Garmin Speak Plus Merges Smart Dash Cam with Alexa By Henry T. Casey published 8 January 18 Garmin's upgraded its Alexa-integrated Speak dashboard-mounted device with a dash cam that packs safety-oriented perks.
Byton's Electric SUV Looks Like the Future of Cars By Henry T. Casey published 8 January 18 The Byton electric SUV features a 49-inch touch screen console, facial recognition, voice commands and invisible door handles.
How to Tell If Your Ford Explorer Is Leaking Carbon Monoxide By Don Reisinger published 16 November 17 Make sure your vehicle is safe from carbon monoxide by using one of these battery-powered detectors or ones specifically designed for cars.
How a Hacker Could Hijack Your Car While You Drive By Paul Wagenseil published 17 August 17 Modern cars have a computer flaw that lets hackers cut off vital systems such as brakes or steering. There's no easy fix available.
Digital 'Epochalypse' Could Bring World to Grinding Halt By Paul Wagenseil published 28 July 17 On Jan. 19, 2038, millions of the world's computer systems and smart devices will suddenly be unable to tell time, with massive consequences.
Google Assistant Takes the Wheel in Android Auto By Philip Michaels published 18 May 17 With Audi and Volvo using Android for their infotainment systems, Google Assistant figures to play a more prominent role in the car.
Google I/O Preview: What to Expect and Where to Watch By Philip Michaels published 17 May 17 From Android O and Instant Apps to new Google Assistant cars, here's what we expect to see at Google I/O this year.
Watch How Easy It Is to Hack a Keyless Car By Althea Chang published 4 May 17 A security firm can capture and rebroadcast the signal from car key fobs, letting them steal cars when their owners are up to 1,000 feet away.
I Rode Shotgun with Nuance's AI-Powered Auto Assistant By Philip Michaels published 26 March 17 Dragon Drive uses artificial intelligence along with natural language and speech recognition to understand your voice commands when you hit the road.
How SAP Plans to Smarten Up Your Rental Car By Philip Michaels published 4 March 17 During a demo at this week's Mobile World Congress, SAP showed off how renting a car, navigating to parking, paying for gas and logging expenses can all be connected.
Ransomware May Soon Infect Smart Homes, Smart Cars By Paul Wagenseil published 21 February 17 Ransomware is coming to the Internet of Things, and how bad it becomes depends on how well we're prepared for it.
Hackers Could Hijack Your Car with Android Malware By Paul Wagenseil published 17 February 17 Weaknesses in connected-car apps could let hackers steal your car, according to Kaspersky Lab researchers.
How Fake Data Threatens Your Connected Home and Car By Paul Wagenseil published 16 February 17 False information injected into data-driven systems such as smart cars or smart-home devices can lead to disaster, an Intel executive warns.
Tesla's Affordable Model 3 May Come Earlier Than Expected By Althea Chang published 9 February 17 Some of Tesla's $35,000 all-electric vehicles could roll off of production lines this month, Reuters reports.
Hyundai's Self-Driving Ioniq: Amazingly Smart, Can Cause Road Rage By John R. Quain published 5 January 17 A ride in Hyundai's first self-driving vehicle reveals a car with very impressive intelligence — and an overabundance of caution.
Google's Big Self-Driving Car Shift Could Benefit Drivers By Althea Chang published 13 December 16 Google has new plans for its self-driving car tech, and it could actually be good news for consumers itching to take it for a spin.
Grand Theft Tesla: Android App Hack Unlocks, Starts Car By Althea Chang published 28 November 16 Norwegian researchers hacked the Tesla Android app to unlock a Tesla car and drive it away without a keyfob.
Logitech's Car Mount Gives You Hands-Free Android Auto By Henry T. Casey published 11 November 16 Logitech's changed course for its ZeroTouch car mount, which now taps into Android Auto for in-car navigation and entertainment features.
T-Mobile's SyncUp Brings 4G, Diagnostics to Your Ride By Don Reisinger published 7 November 16 T-Mobile is offering a device that turns your car into a Wi-Fi hotspot while also gathering diagnostic data on your vehicle. You can get it for free with a two-year contract.
How Bad Digital Law Makes Your Toaster Deadly By Paul Wagenseil published 2 November 16 Smart-home and other Internet of Things devices may be less secure because copyright law forbids researchers from disclosing flaws.
Internet of Scary Things: IoT Hacking Tool Goes Public By Henry T. Casey published 3 October 16 Mirai is a newly public hacking tool that allows miscreants to take control of unsecured IoT devices and use them to take down websites.
Solar Paneled Streets Could Pave Road to Future By Althea Chang published 3 October 16 Solar Roadways hopes to replace all concrete and asphalt with its solar panels to generate green energy.