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LG unveils Android Automotive multi-screen car system
Security Operations Centres

LG unveils Android Automotive multi-screen car system

Carmakers could cut dashboard hardware costs as LG's single-chip system runs multiple screens at once on Android Automotive OS.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto
DevOps

Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars
Cloud Security

LG unveils AI Cabin Platform to power smarter cars

LG is set to showcase its AI Cabin Platform at CES 2026, using on-board generative AI to power safer, more personalised car interiors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
LG & Kia collaborate for 2025 AI mobility space showcase
Cartech

LG & Kia collaborate for 2025 AI mobility space showcase

LG Electronics and Kia have teamed up to present AI-driven mobility innovations at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, merging smart home tech with car technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Latest Ford and Volkswagen smart cars pose 'serious' privacy and security risk
Data Privacy

Latest Ford and Volkswagen smart cars pose 'serious' privacy and security risk

Investigations reveal security flaws in Ford and VW smart cars, exposing drivers to privacy breaches and hackers' control over critical vehicle functions.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
5G IoT market dominated by outdoor surveillance cameras
Unified Communications

5G IoT market dominated by outdoor surveillance cameras

These cameras will represent 70% of the 5G IoT endpoint installed base in 2020, before contracting to 32% by the end of 2023.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Keysight solution helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles
IoT Security

Keysight solution helps prevent cyber-attacks on connected vehicles

Potential issues identified post-production, with the risk of recalls, cost orders of magnitude more to repair than when found during pre-deployment testing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
ZUS lets you turn your old rust-bucket into a smart car
Cartech

ZUS lets you turn your old rust-bucket into a smart car

Revamp your old car with ZUS CCS from Nonda; turn it into a smart vehicle with a suite of safety enhancing gadgets.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers
Fleet Management

Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers

Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Cartech

Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures

Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

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Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026
Internet of Things

Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026

The ranking underscores Dreame's rapid global expansion, with the company now selling robot vacuums in more than 120 countries and regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Zeekr 7X gets over-the-air update for Australian owners
Digital Transformation

Zeekr 7X gets over-the-air update for Australian owners

Australian 7X owners gain remote parking, digital key access and smoother CarPlay as Zeekr pushes software-led upgrades after sale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Virtualisation

Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV

Centralised computing is set to cut hardware complexity in Leapmotor's D19, which starts mass production this month with up to eight displays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster
Gaming

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

Xiaomi's 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand's flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Social Media

'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health

A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: Navman MiVUE 800 dual camera dashcam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Navman MiVUE 800 dual camera dashcam

I hoped the cameras wouldn't catch anything of interest because everyone drives safe. In just four days, my dreams were shattered.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
The ultimate driver-touchscreen: NZ researchers develop new smart-car technology
3D Printing

The ultimate driver-touchscreen: NZ researchers develop new smart-car technology

A University of Canterbury academic team has been given the green light to research better in-vehicle touchscreens...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017