BMW, Tesla Select NVIDIA GPUs

01/04/2011, Both BMW and Tesla have announced that they will be using NVIDIA graphics processors (GPUs) to power the infotainment in upcoming cars. BMW will use NVIDIA GPUs in the following models: 7-Series, 5-Series, 3-Series, Mini Cooper line and X-Series. While [...]

Panasonic to Launch Android Remote Controller for In-Flight Entertainment Systems

09/27/2010, Panasonic will be targeting its Android-based remote control, called the Touch Passenger Media Unit, on Boeing airplanes. The Touch PMU will be able to to control the content that’s palying on the in-flight entertainment system that’s mounted on the headrest [...]

Ford Customizes Cars Using WiFi

08/26/2010, Using the same technology on its Ford SYNC system that allows drivers to create a mobile WiFi hotspot within Ford cars, automaker Ford is now using that same WiFi tech to customize cars off of the assembly line. WiFi transmitters [...]