Driven To Distraction: Are Car Companies Going To Profit From Your Driving Data?

Driven To Distraction: Are Car Companies Going To Profit From Your Driving Data?

Picture this: You’re driving home from work, contemplating what to make for dinner, and as you idle at a red light near your neighborhood pizzeria, an ad offering $5 off a pepperoni pizza pops up on your vehicle’s dashboard screen. Are you annoyed that your car’s trying to sell you …..

Using Technology To Reduce Traffic Jams

Using Technology To Reduce Traffic Jams

Almost everyone has sat through a traffic jam. It’s awful in so many ways — the constant stopping, cars as far as the eye can see and worst of all, the lack of explanation for what caused it once you drive up to the front. Turns out there’s a term …..

Is Car hacking using Ransomware the future of car theft?

Is Car hacking using Ransomware the future of car theft?

Imagine your car has just been stolen. It’s brand new and you’ve barely made your third payment. You held onto that old Taurus until the fenders almost rusted off, got pre-approved credit at the bank and just bought the newest model that included all the bells and whistles. Now it’s …..

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VOCM TechTalk: How Did VW Cheat Its Emission Testing?

Tech Talk on VOCM is a weekly tech spot highlighting the latest tech news and gadget reviews. On this episode we discuss the technology used behind the VW scandal.  

The Tech Behind the VW Scandal

The Tech Behind the VW Scandal

Revelations that Volkswagen, the world’s biggest carmaker, rigged its emissions testing to trick regulators and boost its sales have sent shock waves through the car industry. In September, the company admitted that it had used special software to detect and lower emissions during laboratory tests of some of its diesel …..

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