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‘The Pros and Cons of Software Running Your Car’
Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury arm, is using facial recognition and fingerprint scanning with its new all-electric GV60 crossover. The physical key is required to set up both functions, but after that the owner can basically operate the car as easily as a smartphone.
Established companies are jumping in as well. Last summer, Ford used software to enable its BlueCruise hands-free driving system in tens of thousands of F-150s and Mustang Mach-Es. The vehicles had the hardware for the system already installed; the over-the-air update made it complete. It applied to the cars wirelessly, without the need for a dealer visit. Maintenance is another potential advantage. These highly digital vehicles can monitor preventive and predictive maintenance and even diagnose problems from afar. It takes the guesswork out of what could go wrong and what needs to be adjusted without a visit to a mechanic shop or dealership….
The downside of this new tech…. Issues that PC users are all too familiar with can crop up in cars. It might be a touchscreen that goes blank and is inoperable while driving, glitchy operation of certain controls, or advanced driver assist features that aren’t as fully vetted as they should be before being added to vehicles. The risks of software crashes and privacy breaches are real issues. It’s not outside the realm of possibility for someone with malicious intentions to take over the operation of a car and cause damage. Also, some experts are both applauding the technology and advising caution as it relates to personal data privacy: the more data collected from drivers, the more potential for hacking.
Their conclusion? “Software will continue to evolve to change the vehicle ownership experience….
“But technology-averse shoppers will likely prefer a vehicle with a more traditional design, which might include buying used.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
FAST Stock: A look at the pros and cons of investing in Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST), a leading manufacturer of threaded fasteners like screws and other hardware, has constantly expanded its presence in the non-US market. In the last decade, the company’s […]
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The Major Pros and Cons of Ethereum
Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming popular with individual and institutional users. Millions of people and institutions are using one or more…
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A look at the pros and cons of investing in Adobe’s (ADBE) stock
Over the years, design software maker Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) expanded its business steadily, setting new records for top-line performance. The company follows a strategy focused on continued innovation and […]
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Stock Watch: Here’s a look at the pros and cons of investing in PayPal (PYPL)
For payment solutions firm PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), 2022 has been a mixed year, with the business benefitting from tailwinds from the digital payments boom initially, and later experiencing […]
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