When I was at this Toyota R&D center tour (more will come on that soon), I had a bit of an epiphany. I’m pretty certain it’s not the epiphany Toyota was hoping I’d have, but I’m not here to provide ...

Instead of memorizing commands, Toyota wants drivers to just say what they want and let the car handle the steps behind the scenes. Most in-car voice commands are cumbersome and rarely used by drivers ...

Using voice commands allows you to take control of many of your car’s functions without removing your hands from the steering wheel. It’s quick and convenient, and it could also help you drive more ...

A simple command misunderstood by the car’s system caused an accident, putting into question the reliance on new car technology. Automakers are replacing physical buttons with touchscreen and voice ...

When I hop into my car, there is a list of checklist items I absentmindedly tick off. One is reaching for my cheap Android Auto dongle in my glovebox and plugging it in. Google’s in-car phone ...

CarPlay keeps improving and further integrating with cars, via voice command or otherwise. Apple’s CarPlay voice commands offer a safe way to handle dozens of tasks without lifting a finger or ...

Overreliance on screen menus and voice commands in modern vehicles can have unintended consequences. The driver of a Link&Co Z20 EV learned this the hard way after a voice command inadvertently turned ...

Apple CarPlay is quite useful for techie drivers who want to use their iPhones for navigation, entertainment, and other tasks while driving. But even though this car interface is designed to reduce ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...