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Stuff like this has been around forever. I once drove a 2007 BMW 7 series which let me unlock/lock my car from my phone. I also got weather data etc. on my dash
by chrisper 10y ago
Stuff like this has been around forever. I once drove a 2007 BMW 7 series which let me unlock/lock my car from my phone. I also got weather data etc. on my dash.
Now it is finally making it to normal cars. My 2014 Passat has it as well. However, I didn't activate it since it is tracking my location.
On the other hand, stuff like Onstar can save lives.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2014/10/14/san-jose-mount-hamilton-road-rescue-frees-woman-who-spent-18-hours-in-ravine/ http://www.mercurynews.com/2014/10/14/san-jose-mount-hamilto...
- _audakel 10y agotl;dr of mercurynews: A 28-year-old Campbell woman who spent the night at the bottom of a 500-foot ravine after veering off Mount Hamilton Road was rescued Tuesday morning and flown to a hospital to be treated for her injuries. The General Motors’ OnStar system and Apple’s Find My iPhone service determined users’ location.
- pjc50 10y agoThe EU is trying to make something like Onstar - "eCall" - mandatory for all new cars. I'm concerned how that's going to turn out.