I applaud most technological advancements in the automotive industry. Cars and trucks are now safer, thanks to improved front and side-curtain airbags that deploy within milliseconds of a collision. Engines are becoming more efficient with the development of hybrid powertrains and all-electric motors. We’re even seeing hydrogen fuel cells in the automotive crystal ball. I welcome tire...
The emergence of an automobile department on a tech blog like TechnoBuffalo may seem baffling to some readers. After all, Mr. Lakers got his start unboxing MacBooks and smartphones and we as a site have focused mainly on mobile technology since the incipience of TechnoBuffalo. But why have GM and Ford invited me out to Detroit several times to cover their new vehicles? How come the...
Up until the release of the highly intuitive Cadillac Cue driver user interface, automobile dashboard technology had been quite lackluster. Resistive screens, reliance on too many menus, and limited compatibility with peripherals are a few primary illnesses that have been plaguing the auto industry for years. But as the latest technology continues to barrel toward the automotive...
I have a confession that I’m a pretty big fan of Griffin cases. I love my iPod Touch 4 case, and actually held off getting one until theirs was ready. So, as I walked around CES last week, I made a point to drop by their booth to see what new items they had on offer, and my attention was immediately drawn to a new device and app called CarTrip. The fact that it won a Best in Show...