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  • Should You Use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for Your Car’s Dashboard?

    Should You Use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for Your Car’s Dashboard?

    Google and Apple enjoy taking each other on in as many different arenas as possible: mobile phones, maps, cloud storage, music streaming, photo management, note taking, smart assistants, tablets, smartwatches, calendars, web browsers, word processors, email, and more besides. In cars, we have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay vying for control of your dashboard. We…


  • The Mazda3’s Infotainment Dial is Distracting, No Matter What Mazda Says

    The Mazda3’s Infotainment Dial is Distracting, No Matter What Mazda Says

    Distracted driving a is a big problem, especially with all the wonderful things modern cars can do. Purely digital controls via touchscreens and capacitive keys aren’t the answer, because we need to keep our eyes on the road and physical feedback helps us do that. On the other hand, old-fashioned buttons aren’t adequate to navigate…