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CEA: Car Enthusiasts Want Technology By Amy Gilroy - 11/11/2008
Arlington, Va. — A new study by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) found significant demand for voice-controlled in-car products that help consumers control iPods and other portables when used in the car. More
CES 2009: Ford Teams With Best Buy By Amy Gilroy - 01/09/2009
LAS VEGAS — In an unusual alliance, Best Buy’s Geek Squad will begin providing technical support for Ford radios, announced Ford president/CEO Alan Mulally at the close of his keynote address Thursday.
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CES 2009: Ford Unveils Another Sync By Amy Gilroy - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Ford and Microsoft debuted at International CES the newest version of the popular Sync voice-activated car radio.
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iPhone-Like Screens Reach Vehicle A/V By Amy Gilroy - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS —The 12-volt market is taking a cue from the iPhone and unveiling new head units with touch-screens that let you swipe a finger across the display to scroll through songs on an iPod. The feature is on display here at International CES in new Alpine and JVC car stereos and in a Mio portable GPS device.
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More Mech-Less Radio Models Debut By Amy Gilroy - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Mech-less radios, or those that play music from iPods but don't have CD mechanisms, are still a small niche, but one that is performing well for a few suppliers. Approximately 145,000 mech-less radios sold last year from January through October, according to The NPD Group, up from about 25,000 the year prior.
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Directed Shows Color 1-Mile Remote Starters 01/08/2009
By Amy Gilroy — Directed Electronics is introducing its first full-color remote transmitters that have a 1-mile range. Under the new Responder HD series, the two-way transmitters also include a new click wheel on the side of the unit that lets users scroll through various functions and assign their favorites to one of four buttons.
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Clarion Bows Marine-Grade In-Dash A/V By Amy Gilroy - 01/08/2009
LAS VEGAS — Clarion is debuting one of the first marine-grade in-dash DVD/monitors for the marine market at International CES In addition, the company is broadening distribution of its portable MiND GPS/Internet device at $649.99. This was previously sold through two retailers — Car Toys and Crutchfield.
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Cache Enters Car Audio 01/08/2009
By Amy Gilroy — Cache, a new brand of OEM integration product for the car, is launching at International CES. The brand shares the same parent as Diamond Audio, and it is entering the market with a line of products "less complicated" than OEM integration products from top tier suppliers, it said.
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Reporters Notebook Doug Olenick, Senior Editor/Web Editor, TWICE October 10, 2007 Ruining A Teenager’s Life
OnStar’s newest feature for the car needs to be taken to the next level.&... More
Reporters Notebook John Laposky, Managing Editor, January 19, 2007 Go (away) Chargers!
The best technologies at CES aren’t always the flashiest (sorry all you 100-inc... More
Nintendo Leads Surging Gaming Segment
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — The U.S. retail sales may be suffering overall, but the video game segment is so far proving im...
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