Ford’s announcement that navigation features will come standard as part of the MyFord and Sync packages marks the first real foray by an OEM into the world of low cost navigation solutions.
We’ve already discussed the Traffic, Directions and Information feature so today we’re focusing on the MyFord system which includes the more traditional method of [...]
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MyFord Touch Feature Spotlight: Navigation
February 15th, 2010 
Jeff Shariat 
Posted in Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch, LBS, News 
Tags: CES, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, gps, inrix, MyFord, MyFord Touch, News, real-time traffic, Telematics, telenav 
1 Comment »Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI)
January 25th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Ford recently announced a the new Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) app for the Ford Sync system.
From Ford’s Press Release:
SYNC TDI leverages a customer’s existing mobile phone; includes an integrated GPS receiver to connect customers to real-time turn-by-turn driving directions, traffic reports and business searches; offers extra features and applications such as favorite news, sports [...]
Posted in CES, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch Tags: CES, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, gps, LBS, real, real-time data, real-time traffic, Sync 1 Comment »Ford Sync Feature Spotlight: WiFi And Mobile Hotspot In The Car
January 20th, 2010 Jeff Shariat The new MyFord Touch driver technology features a built-in WiFi receiver, built in browser, and support for USB broadband modems.
WiFi Receiver
The Wi-Fi receiver allows your vehicle, when parked, to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots within range, and to enable the built-in browser (accessed using the system’s 8″ touch screen). This means each equipped vehicle is, at [...]
Posted in CES, Emerging Tech, Ford Sync / Touch Tags: CES, Emerging Tech, Ford, Ford Sync / Touch, MyFord, MyFord Touch, Sync, Telematics, Wifi 1 Comment »From TechtoLiveBy: Heat Index – 4 Technologies to Watch in 2010
January 6th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Sister site TechtoLiveBy.com highlights 4 consumer technologies to watch in 2010: 4G Wireless, 3D, GeoLocation, and Google.
Of the 4 3D is the one that wont have any near term impact (if ever) on the automotive telematics market.
We’ve already discussed one way Google is shaping the future of real-time traffic and the additonal handsets being released [...]
Posted in CES, Emerging Tech, LBS, Telematics Tags: 2010, 3D, CES, gps, incident data, LBS, real-time traffic, traffic, twitter Comments OffInTelematicsToday.com is Headed to CES!
January 6th, 2010 Jeff Shariat Wasn’t sure I’d make it, but I’m heading out tonight and will be there for the Mulally’s keynote.
Can’t wait to link back up with some of my old colleagues and meet some new ones.
See you there!
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Big Week in Telematics – CTS + CES Will Be Important
January 4th, 2010 Jeff Shariat This years CTS and CES will lay the foundation for the next 3-5 years of automotive telematics.
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