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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: How to Get the Most Popular In-Car Phone Systems

February 23, 2021 by Abigail Bassett 9 Comments

Apple Car Play Android Auto

Just plug it in and let your phone do the navigating. And texting. And phone calling!  We live in a time where everyone and their mamas are glued to their phones. It’s like a lifeline. If you’ve been inside a new car lately, you’ve surely noticed that most new cars on the market offer a… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: Android, Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Apple CarPlay, best car technology, best in car tech, best in car technology, best technology, car hands free technology, Car Tech, connected car, safety

Rock Out in Your Ride: Six of the Best Music Apps for Your Car

December 18, 2020 by Kendra Pierson 1 Comment

Six of the best music apps for listening to music in your car. Ranging from free ad-based to subscription models, here is our recommended list.

Driving is more fun with great music, right? When it comes to music in your car, the preinstalled radio/CD isn’t your only option. It might be the last option given there are 20+ apps for listening to music. How do you narrow the field? We put together this list of the best music apps for… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Technology Tagged With: Best Apps, best connected car tech, Car Tech, connected cars, Music Apps, road trip music, road trip playlist

The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection

December 11, 2020 by Scotty Reiss Leave a Comment

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You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a… 

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Let Your Kid Dictate Your Next Road Trip with Waze Voice Recorder

October 4, 2020 by Lillie Morales 2 Comments

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Most people rely on their handy navigation apps to get around. Turn left, turn right- it can get pretty boring. And if you’re on the road for work a lot, it can get lonely, too. But what if you could add some fun to your ride? For instance, let your kid dictate your next road… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Technology Tagged With: apps, GPS, road trips, waze

Is Going Keyless The Smart Choice? The Apple CarKey May Make it Possible

June 26, 2020 by Adeina Anderson Leave a Comment

Apple CarKey

The Apple CarKey. 📸 BMW Only a few automakers are offering apps to go keyless – but not for long. Car keys are becoming obsolete in some vehicles. But is going keyless the smart choice? How do you feel about that? Would you still carry your keys with you, or trust the smarts in your… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: apple carkey, automakers, BMW, Hyundai, iPhone, Keyless, Lincoln, tesla

Lyft and Uber Safety Tips: Apps and Advice to You Get There Safely

December 23, 2019 by Natalie Merola Leave a Comment

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Rideshare is great… until it isn’t. Who didn’t shiver with familiar dread when we heard the news last year of college girls being targeted and murdered by fake Uber drivers? It’s unnerving, but necessary: Getting into a stranger’s car for a ride home, to the airport or to a friend’s house. But thanks to apps–the… 

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Filed Under: Apps, She Drives, Travel Tips Tagged With: Lyft, safety tips, Uber

Apple CarPlay: Why I Love It and Why You Need It

June 4, 2019 by Kim S. 11 Comments

Apple CarPlay

If I told you that I would not have chosen my SUV if it didn’t have Apple CarPlay would you believe me? Apple CarPlay is an interface that takes hands-free phone use to the next level. It allows users like me, of Apple products – iPhone or iPad – to use our favorite iPhone/iPad features and… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, Technology Tagged With: Android Auto, Apple Car Play, best car technology, best in car technology, car hands free technology, connected car, safety

Renting A Car? Why You Need Protection And How Record 360 Is The Answer

October 5, 2016 by Kirstin Fuller 13 Comments

You may not know it, but you need protection when renting a car. You’re on vacation in beautiful sunny Miami with your best friend.  You decide to rent a convertible to cruise down Ocean drive in style.  You rent it from your favorite car rental company and as you check out, you notice a few… 

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Filed Under: Apps, She Drives Tagged With: apps, Record 360, rental car protection, travel apps

Self Driving Cars in Pittsburgh?

August 24, 2016 by Judy Antell Leave a Comment

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Ubers driven by robots! You know those awkward blind dates when you have nothing to say to the guy across the table? That’s how it can be in a cab. You just want to sit back and scroll through your Instagram feed, not make chit chat. But no, the cab driver insists on asking how… 

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Filed Under: Apps, Connected Cars, News, Technology Tagged With: autonomous cars, autonomous driving, Pittsburgh, self driving cars, Uber

Uber, Lyft, Niche Car Service: What is Your Jam?

April 18, 2016 by Judy Antell 1 Comment

App-based car services disrupt the regular taxi cab model. Once, there were cabs. In New York City, you stuck your hand out and waited for a yellow cab to stop. If you were traveling at rush hour, or needed a cab in the rain, or one to take you to Brooklyn, you might be waiting… 

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Filed Under: Apps, News, Trends Tagged With: car service, Lyft, Uber

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