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Android Auto
Android Auto runs faster and smoother now thanks to my 4 easy tweaks

These simple changes can make an immediate impact on your in-car experience.

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My 4 favorite Android Auto settings are seriously useful - but hidden by default
10 Google Maps settings I immediately change on every new phone - and why
10 Google Maps settings I always change to greatly improve its usability - and you should, too
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American Airlines has new portable battery rules - here's what travelers should know
YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why
Google will let you watch YouTube videos on Android Auto now - is your car supported?
Android Auto

Android Auto runs faster and smoother now thanks to my 4 easy tweaks

These simple changes can make an immediate impact on your in-car experience.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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My 4 favorite Android Auto settings are seriously useful - but hidden by default

These developer settings can completely change how your Android Auto looks and operates. They're not difficult to access, and it only takes a minute.
2 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
10 Google Maps settings I immediately change on every new phone - and why

10 Google Maps settings I always change to greatly improve its usability - and you should, too

Google Maps works well with default settings, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.
3 days ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
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American Airlines has new portable battery rules - here's what travelers should know

Restrictions on portable power during flights are already expanding. Here's what changed before American's latest move.
4 days ago by Kayla Solino in Services & Software
YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why

Google will let you watch YouTube videos on Android Auto now - is your car supported?

Android Auto will officially support full HD videos, including watching YouTube. But there are a couple of limits.
5 days ago by Artie Beaty in Transportation
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps

Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick

Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
Google Maps vs. Waze: I compared the two best navigation apps, and this one's better

Google Maps vs. Waze: I've driven with the two best navigation apps, and one is much better

Waze is great for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my pick.
1 week ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
Chatting with ChatGPT via CarPlay

I tested ChatGPT and Perplexity AI as my CarPlay voice assistants - both made Siri look bad

Both ChatGPT and Perplexity can answer questions and provide help that's well beyond Siri's capabilities. But which one is better when driving?
2 weeks ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
Android Auto Apps

I've used Android Auto for years, and these 5 changes solved my biggest issues

These simple adjustments can make a big difference to your Android road experience.
2 weeks ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
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Antimatter factory celebrates first truckload of world's most expensive material

The BASE experiment at CERN, on the France-Switzerland border, is celebrating the first successful transport of antimatter by truck. The newfound ability to transport antimatter offsite will empower scientists to study it in greater detail without interference from the giant magnets that power CERN's antimatter factory, possibly unlocking hidden truths about the nature of the universe.
4 weeks ago by
Gemini on Android Auto

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

I didn't see much benefit for Google's AI - until now. Here are my favorite ways to use the new Gemini integration in my car.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Artificial Intelligence
Google Meet in CarPlay

You can use Google Meet with CarPlay now: How to join meetings safely in your car

Use Android Auto instead of CarPlay? Google said support is coming soon for Meet.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Services & Software
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YouTube is coming to Android Auto - but you can't watch it

Here's why some YouTube users could find this to be a pretty useful feature, anyway.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Android
Hidden Google Maps settings and features every power user should know

Master your navigation: 41 hidden Google Maps settings you should know

Google Maps can help plan your entire trip for you and beyond if you're hip to all these time-saving shortcuts.
1 month ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Services & Software
Gemini on Android Auto

Having Android Auto issues? How users are handling persistent connection drops lately

Android Auto is broken, and users aren't happy. Here are some workarounds until Google fixes things.
1 month ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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