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technology24 days ago•6 min saved

Turn an Old Tablet Into a DIY Android Auto Head Unit

An open-source app called Headunit Revived lets you repurpose an old Android or Amazon Fire tablet into an Android Auto head unit for your car. Install the app (about $4 on Google Play; APK from GitHub; $4.70 on Amazon Appstore), run through the setup (orientation, screen size, and automation options), then connect your phone via USB or wirelessly using Wi‑Fi Direct with Wireless Helper. Once paired, you get Android Auto apps like Google Maps and Spotify on the tablet, with various mounting options available for installation.

via bgr.com|

#android-auto #car-tech #diy

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Hidden Android Auto: A Cautious Guide to Sideloading Extra Apps

Android Auto officially limits compatible apps, but a guide shows you can sideload third‑party apps using AAAD by enabling Developer Mode, allowing unknown sources, and installing the AAAD APK from GitHub (Pro version unlocks unlimited downloads). This can bring apps like CarStream, AAMirror, and Fermata Auto to your car’s display, plus browser or screen mirroring capabilities, but Google frequently patches this workaround, device compatibility varies, and there are safety concerns and potential legal issues with video or browsing while driving.

via Android Authority|

#aaad #android-auto #car-tech

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Unlocking Android Auto: Four Free Apps You Might Be Missing

Android Auto can do more than navigation and music. A SlashGear guide highlights four free apps—SpotHero for parking, Audible for audiobooks (with car-friendly mode on mobile), Vivaldi Browser for ad-blocking web browsing on the car display, and GameSnacks for safe, parked-time HTML5 gaming—demonstrating how Android Auto’s utility extends beyond basic apps with the caveat to avoid gaming while driving.

via SlashGear|

#android-auto #apps #audible

automotive1 year ago•3 min saved

The Truth About Cylinder Deactivation and Fuel Savings

Cylinder deactivation is a technology used by automakers to improve fuel efficiency by shutting down some engine cylinders when full power isn't needed, but its real-world benefits depend on driving conditions and habits, with potential issues like vibrations and misfires affecting performance.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive #car-tech #cylinder-deactivation

automotive1 year ago•3 min saved

Ferrari Amalfi Unveiled: A V-8 Powerhouse Replacing the Roma

Ferrari has unveiled the 2026 Amalfi, a front-engine, four-seater coupe that closely resembles the Roma but features a new front fascia, a revised interior, and a more powerful twin-turbo V-8 engine with 631 horsepower. The car includes advanced tech such as a brake-by-wire system, active spoiler, and Side Slip Control 6.1 software, with expected deliveries before the end of the year and a starting price around $300,000.

via Motor1.com|

#automotive #car-tech #ferrari-amalfi

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Car Tech's Privacy Nightmare: Tracking Sexual Acts Uncovered"

A study by the Mozilla Foundation has found that car brands are a "privacy nightmare," collecting and selling personal information from connected vehicles. None of the 25 car brands reviewed fully satisfied privacy standards, with Tesla being the worst offender. The study revealed that 84% of car brands admitted to sharing users' personal data with service providers and data brokers, while 76% sold on their customers' data. Only Renault and its Dacia brand allowed users the right to delete data. The study also highlighted that car brands did not confirm meeting minimum security standards, despite 68% experiencing data leaks, hacks, or breaches in the last three years.

via NDTV|

#car-tech #connected-vehicles #data-collection