Brad Hill
- AM/FM/HD/Satellite , Connected Car , News , Tech
- January 8, 2014
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Pioneer intros NEX, an aftermarket infotainment dashboard
Sitting between plug-in dashboards and full-service dashboards sits the connected-car aftermarket, where Pioneer is a leading manufacturer. The Pioneer NEX line comprises five head-unit models with a range of information and entertainment functions. Aha Radio and Pandora are promoted as built-in audio services.
- AM/FM/HD/Satellite , News , Tech
- January 7, 2014
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CES: Pure’s Jongo wireless speaker line pitches ease of use
Pure, the audio company responsible for the Jongo line of wireless speakers, is having an eventful CES week. The company has announced additions to its product lineup, and taken square aim at WiFi-speaker market leader Sonos.
Jennifer Lane
- Connected Car , News , Opinion & Features
- January 7, 2014
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Streaming Services Put Focus On Advertising Innovations at CES
It’s press release week – err, I mean CES week – in our industry this week, a time when lots of folks gather in Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, and announce innovative products and projects. Two announcements in particular caught my attention yesterday.
- Connected Car , News , Tech
- January 6, 2014
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Google announces Open Automotive Alliance — get ready for Android cars
Google, along with four car companies and a chip maker, has announced a consortium called the Open Automotive Alliance. The concept of Android cars is obviously desirable from Google’s viewpoint. For automakers, partnering with an established tech company solves a couple of serious problems plaguing the car industry.
- Connected Car , News , Tech
- January 6, 2014
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CES: Pandora puts ads (but fewer of them) into car listening
From CES, Pandora announces a new in-car advertising initiative. Ford, BP, State Farm, and Taco Bell have signed on as anchor national advertisers. The new advertising launch applies to Pandora listening that is “natively” installed in cars. There are currently 130 car models which contain native Pandora integration.
CES: HARMAN and AdsWizz partner for uniquely targeted advertising in Aha Radio
Advertising technology company AdsWizz and audio company HARMAN have partnered to provide what are described as unique audio advertising solutions to HARMAN’s Aha Radio product. We talked to execs at both companies to find out why this might result in a unique advance in audio advertising.
- AM/FM/HD/Satellite , Connected Car , News , Tech
- January 6, 2014
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CES: Clear Channel puts iHeartRadio into more cars
Amidst the connected-car news emanating from the nine automakers exhibiting at CES this week, we can expect news from music app developers that are racing to claim dashboard territory in those new digital dashboards. Out of the gate is Clear Channel, announcing new distributions of its iHeartRadio platform in cars by Jaguar, Volvo, and Kia.
- Connected Car , News , Tech
- January 6, 2014
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CES: Chevrolet and OnStar team for in-car Internet and on-board apps
Chevrolet and OnStar teamed up for the second connected-car announcement of CES 2014. OnStar will provide high-speed (4G LTE) Internet connectivity in selected Chevy models. Along with the rolling Internet, Chevrolet will provide a bundle of built-in apps. Ford and Chevy are promoting opposing conceptions of the connected car.
- Connected Car , News , Tech
- January 6, 2014
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CES: Ford will grandfather 2010 cars (and later) into SYNC AppLink
Ford, a veteran participant in the CES feeding frenzy, made a pre-pre-show announcement about its AppLink software that powers infotainment functions in SYNC-equipped cars. That’s a lot of buzzwords. Click through to see what it all means.
- Connected Car , Events , Tech
- January 4, 2014
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Why this year’s CES is important: Audio and Auto
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an important snapshot of the digital product landscape, with a view toward the future. As such, CES commands attention, but each year brings a different focus. CES 2014 is the most important CES in memory, for anyone interested in radio, Internet radio, audio, and mobile infotainment.
