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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

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Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are now able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor. With the new digital payment service Mercedes pay+, Mercedes-Benz introduces native in-car payments. Instead, the car itself turns into a payment device.

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Safeguarding connected cars from cybersecurity threats – ET Auto

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Cyber threats are constantly evolving, making it essential for smart car owners to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in cybersecurity. In an age where technology seamlessly integrates into various aspects of our lives, the concept of smart cars has become increasingly prevalent.

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Your connected car may be a hi-tech spying tool for insurers

Baua Electric

Read more Connected cars being used for spying on drivers is a fear that is real and the latest data reveals that insurance companies are using these vehicles as monitoring tools simply testify that. Also Read : Car interiors evolving into living rooms on wheels.

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Hyundai Motor accelerating development of its connected car operating system

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Hyundai Motor is accelerating development of its advanced ccOS (connected car Operating System), the core platform technology for its future connected cars. Hyundai Motor has also opened a new Big Data Center in China to reinforce its venture toward connected car development.

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Here’s how – and why – EVs and solar are connected

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They found that 25% of EV owners also owned solar, while only 8% of the non-EV owners owned solar, and Sharda said that EV owners are likely to be more incentivized to adopt solar because it’s an inexpensive, clean source of energy to charge their cars at home. Get started here. – ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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MINI Connected app relaunches with greater focus on driving-related functions

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The 5-year-old MINI Connected app is undergoing a major relaunch , with the new version available to download from mid-August. The new MINI Connected will simplify the App’s menu interfaces and offer MINI drivers a console to display a range of information and driving related functions. Other MINI Connected menu items.

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New app/widget combo taps into OBD port to connect iPhone to car’s onboard systems

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Startup company Automatic has launched an iPhone app and companion widget called the Automatic Link that, by plugging into the OnBoard Diagnostics (OBD) port, connects the iPhone to the car’s onboard systems. Automatic is designed to work with almost every gasoline car sold in the US since 1996. Click to enlarge.

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