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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.
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.
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.
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.