My Car Is Smarter Than Your Car

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IoT
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Mobiquity Inc.
Publication Date
15 July 2015
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My Car Is Smarter Than Your Car

Alibaba releases the most connected car yet.
 

The Deets

While the connected car is nothing new (hello, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba has announced what is likely to be the smartest car yet. A new version of its YunOS operating system, which allows the vehicle to act as a smartphone on wheels, will let drivers pay for parking, fuel, and coffee without reaching for their wallets. The car will also recognize different drivers, making personalized music, climate, and destination recommendations, as well as feature a 360-degree detachable camera for capturing road trips and selfies.

Priced at a seemingly reasonable $22,300, the car begins shipping next month.
The Future
Gone are the days of printed maps and lost FM radio signals. As the connected car becomes even more embedded in the Internet of Things, the ways we travel, entertain ourselves en route, and maintain our vehicles will continue to evolve. Keep an eye out - it’s only a matter of time until we see autonomous cars (like the ones Jaguar Land Rover plans to test this year) out of our rearview mirrors.
What About Us
Alibaba’s car may not have plans to go on sale in the U.S. anytime soon, but connected cars will increasingly improve our lives. From daily conveniences like paying for gas to enabling driver safety, the road ahead is looking bright.
 
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