Samsung Electronics has bought Harman who make visual screen and navigation systems for cars. The deal was worth $8bn and was announced last November. Why? The answer lies in this quote from an Apple executive: "The car is the ultimate mobile device". Despite Apple and Samsung being firm competitors, this quote rings true in this case. Harman, based in Connecticut, makes … [Read more...]
Lotus Safe And Sound
Back in 2008 when I was starting out podcasting I commented on some new (for that time) technology from Lotus. They had figured out that electric and hybrid cars could be too quiet for pedestrians and accidents may occur because people wouldn't hear the vehicle. Lotus called their technology "Safe and Sound" and now 7 years later, I wondered what had happened to the … [Read more...]
