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Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

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Toyota Motor Corporation will this summer in Japan begin rolling out “T-Connect”, a new telematics service, along with compatible navigation systems and a smartphone app. T-Connect features an interactive voice response service called “Agent”. Following approval by Toyota, apps will be hosted on the T-Connect app store.

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Bus stand to be leased for commercial ventures – ET Auto

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According to sources, KSRTC intends to lease the property to private entities for conversion into a Kalyan Mantap, mall, hospital, or any other commercial venture. Consequently, the decision has been made to generate revenue by transforming the dormant bus stand by leasing it out to private players.

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When AI Unplugs, All Bets Are Off

Cars That Think

The next great chatbot will run at lighting speed on your laptop PC—no Internet connection required. The most capable AI models today lean heavily on data centers packed with expensive AI hardware that users must access over a reliable Internet connection. Even so, AI models accessed remotely can of course be slow to respond.

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Ford and Newlab announce startups to pilot new EV tech in mobility innovation program

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You can download Currently today for both iOS and Android. SparkCharge: “Currently,” by SparkCharge—a charging-as-a-service platform—s a mobile, on-demand electric vehicle charging network built to make charging easy and convenient while addressing gaps in the charging infrastructure.

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Continental presents server-based vehicle architectures with Zone Control Units – ET Auto

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Optimized data links One ZCU bundles all electronic and electrical connections in a local section of the vehicle. At the same time, they are responsible for special tasks such as control, real-time functions, signal to service conversion, communication management and decentralized energy supply.

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Driving Dystopia: Judge Dismisses Automotive Privacy Lawsuit

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Cars have microphones and people have all kinds of sensitive conversations in them. Once messages are downloaded, Berla’s software makes it impossible for vehicle owners to access their communications and call logs but does provide law enforcement with access, the lawsuit said. Cars have cameras that face inward and outward."

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‘Many global legacy OEMs are moving into new technologies’ | Autocar Professional

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Premiumisation in vehicles, driven by increased electronic architecture, is enhancing user experience and adding features like connectivity, ADAS, and over-the-air updates. These could be in the form of connectivity, ADAS, new software downloads, and so on.

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