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Google's not a phone company either, but they sell phones. Why would you not expect them to sell cars when they're obviously dumping so much money into auto tec
by benburleson 13y ago
Google's not a phone company either, but they sell phones. Why would you not expect them to sell cars when they're obviously dumping so much money into auto technology?
- timdorr 13y agoBecause that auto technology is not meant for users. It's meant for them to get a more accurate and up-to-date street view for Maps. Android is an extremely user-facing technology, and furthers their efforts to control as much of the mobile ecosystem as possible. Buying Motorola to support their growth in mobile makes sense. Buying a car company to support a side project doesn't make any sense.
- nedwin 13y agoI would suggest that their self driving car technology is not purely intended for Maps, their goal is for it to be used for industry and by consumers.