BMW realises that some people aren’t very conscientious when it comes to look in their wing mirrors. Luckily, it’s developed a vehicle warning system designed to curb collisions caused by drivers turning without checking properly and, like all the best future tech, it uses lasers…
Imagine driving to the train station, getting petrol along the way, and buying a ticket, a coffee, and topping up your Oyster card at the station, all without getting your wallet or smartphone out of your pocket. That’s what BMW wants you to be able to do with your car keys. Read on, and we’ll explain what you’ll be able to do with a set of BMW future car keys.
The work week has come to a close and now it’s time to jump start your weekend with a morning jolt of tech news. In today’s US Update we show you a video of a Nokia C7 being used to control a BMW, the first professional-film recorded with a Galaxy S smart phone, the latest details on the iPad 2 display and more.
The Nokia C7 might not be a flagship handset from the Finnish manufacturer, but being able to control your BMW with the phone certainly raises its mark. In conjunction with Nokia Asia, An Jiaxuan and his friend were able to demonstrate the potential of the C7 through a series of controlled tests – ultimately leading up to turning a BMW into a giant remote controlled car.
The Mini Scooter E concept might not be real just yet, but we’re hoping BMW’s boffins bring it to light sooner rather than later. This electric two-wheeler plugs into the mains to recharge, and uses a smartphone as its ignition key, satnav and even recognises other Mini Scooter E bikes on the road.
The Blackberry BlackPad sadly didn’t break cover when the Blackberry Torch 9800 was unveiled but hey, that means the intriguing rumours can continue. The latest comes truly from left-field: a new report says the Blackpad won’t run the Blackberry 6 OS but instead turn to QNX, the software maker that powers Porsche navigation systems and US Army Crusher tanks. Is RIM really turning away from its own OS for the tablet?
BMW Pathfinder is a satnav system that apparently boasts more detail than the average turn-by-turn setup. The idea is to guide you exactly where you need to go within your general destination – so it’ll take you right to a ticket booth or car park within, say, a shopping centre complex.
The gadget news has been flowing through thick and fast this morning, so see what you’ve missed while you’ve been in that meeting with a quick catch up right here. Read on for all the headlines in the lunchtime lowdown.
