Microsoft has released a major update to its Windows Maps app, as promised. Earlier in the week a Microsoft engineer took to Reddit to tip an overhaul of the company's Maps app for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. This was sorely ...
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BMW has announced a new strategy under which it would focus on electric vehicle technology, autonomous driving technology and invest in new technology to complete against companies like Google and Uber. It will focus on broadening its ...
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Ford has disclosed that it is developing a driver-less car which can be driven under snowy conditions. The company uses LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to create 3D maps of the roads that the AV (Autonomous Vehicles) will ...
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Fiat Chrysler has unveiled a prototype of immersive car sales application at Mobile World Congress designed and built by Accenture Digital using Google's Project Tango developer kit. The prototype demonstrates how augmented reality can ...
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For Nevijo Mance, a vice-president of BMW China, buying a car would always be more than just looking for mobility. A car can also express your value, the group of people you think you belong to. And in the near future, a really good car ...
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k-Space Associates Inc of Dexter, MI, USA (which supplies thin-film metrology tools for the semiconductor, compound semiconductor and solar markets) has launched the kSA Emissometer. The ex-situ tool provides metal-organic chemical vapor ...
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Ford is conducting the industry's first autonomous vehicle tests in snow-covered environments – a major step in the company’s plan to bring fully autonomous vehicles to millions of customers worldwide. Unlike other major ...
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Google is working on a feature for Google Maps that will allow it to guess your next destination. Google Maps has come a long way since it was acquired by the search giant in 2004. These days it's the most popular way to get around using ...
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California start-up Skully Incorporation plans to ship the first orders of what it says is the smartest motorcycle helmet ever by Christmas. Marcus Weller, founder and CEO of Skully Inc says the idea started off with an accident. He was ...
Toyota has announced that it is developing a high-precision map generation system to generate road maps that cover a wide area. The system will use data from on-board cameras and GPS devices installed in production vehicles that will ...
Blumberg Grain, a US-based food security company, opened its command and control center, as part of the government of Egypt's Shouna Development Project. The launch, which was attended by VIP guests and dignitaries, took place onsite at ...
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A map which illustrates the "One Belt, One Road" initiative of China. [File Photo: Weixin] China released new regulations on maps on Monday to boost development of geographic information industry. Included in the new regulations, which ...
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A consortium of European automakers consisting of Audi, BMW and Daimler has completed the acquisition of Nokia’s maps and location services Here for €2.55bn. HERE is a location based platform that can deliver high definition ...
Ford is releasing a new software update for more than 5 million SYNC-equipped vehicles dating back to the 2011 model year, adding more convenience for Apple iPhone users with Siri Eyes-Free capability. "SYNC, Ford's entertainment and ...
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Magellan will be showcasing its Off-Road Vehicle and SmartGPS Eco connected car navigation solutions at the upcoming Connected Car Expo at the Los Angeles Auto Show from Nov. 16-17. "Magellan's connected car solutions are a reflection of ...
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