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Honda and Google to collaborate on in-vehicle connected services

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Honda and Google have agreed to integrate Google’s in-vehicle connected service into an all-new model that will come to market in the second half of 2022 in North America. Drivers can send messages, get directions, and control media, vehicle functions and compatible smart phone devices hands-free.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink was Ukraine’s most downloaded app last Sunday

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This past Sunday, the Starlink mobile app, which allows users to connect to Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, became the most downloaded application from the Apple App Store in Ukraine. Mariupol, which has experienced heavy attacks, was reportedly without internet connectivity for a week as of March 9, 2022.

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KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

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Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. This will start with 2020 model year vehicles in the fall of 2019, across all 50 states.

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US looks at regulating connected vehicles to prevent abusers from tracking victims – ET Auto

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telecommunications is considering a rule that could stop domestic abusers from tracking victims through vehicles that are connected wirelessly. “Survivors of domestic abuse shouldn’t have to choose between giving up their vehicle and feeling safe,” Rosenworcel said in a prepared statement.

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GM and AT&T to bring 5G to GM vehicles with enhanced core network; first available in MY2024

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General Motors and AT&T will bring 5G cellular connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly line over the next decade in the United States. Faster music and video downloads with higher quality. 5G connectivity will first be available in select model year 2024 vehicles.

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Safeguarding connected cars from cybersecurity threats – ET Auto

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These modern vehicles boast an array of features aimed at enhancing convenience, safety, and connectivity. However, along with these advancements comes the looming threat of cybersecurity breaches, which can compromise the safety and privacy of both the vehicle and its occupants.

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Qualcomm announces Gigabit-class LTE for next-gen connected vehicles; Snapdragon X16 LTE Modem

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has introduced a new variant of its connected car reference platform using the flagship Gigabit Class Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE modem to help car manufacturers deliver the high-speed, high-quality and reliable connectivity required for advanced telematics and connected vehicle services—supporting peak download speeds up to 1 Gbps.

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