Did you ever think that we would have so much access to internet? Did you ever think that we would be able to access it from our vehicles? On Thursday, Telsa announced the collaboration with AT&T to embed internet in automobiles. Tesla drivers will have cars that include an embedded modem and SIM card that connect through AT&T for real-time data via radio signal, safety diagnostics and other stats on driver habits and usage. Every Tesla with an infotainment screen offers apps and Internet browsing through AT&T. AT&T has been making bold moves, making it a force to be reckoned with in the technology market. AT&T recently acquired General Motors' OnStar system from rival Verizon, as well as recently partnering with Sirius XM to provide Nissan drivers connections.
This most eye-catching about this innovation is the fact there will be phone apps in which smartphone users will be able to lock their car or even crank their car from afar. This innovation is currently under works in Asian markets. Americans can expect it to arrive home 2015. This is technology history in the making. And we are living in it. I believe there are many advantages and disadvantages to having internet in automobiles. Safety would be improved as well as a one’s driving experience. On the contrary, it can be a distraction similar to cell phones. What do you guys think? Check out the video below to see a snippet of what this innovation is all about.
Link to Article: http://www.slashgear.com/tesla-att-lte-confirmed-with-mobile-hotspot-in-pipeline-17301941/
This is definitely where the world needs to go. Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Technology is already a big part of our lives and now the Internet is being used more and more everyday; it only makes sense to increase its availability. It will be common thing for people to be on the internet anywhere. I believe that many businesses without it would probably lose business. I wouldn't be surprised if the MARTA would get internet.---On second thought I would, they should fix their trains before anything.
ReplyDeleteAnother project that i think is in relation to this topic, Google is also looking to implement the wifi for everyone around the world to eliminate the middle man. they have wifi transmitters attached to the balloons and these provide wifi to people within the area. it is called project loon
ReplyDeleteIts amazes me of exactly how far technology has grown. Within the half a decade we have change from qwerty keyboard phones to touchscreen phones. I remember when I first got my first touchscreen phone. Thick, slow, and camera was horrible, and to see what I have now, a thin, 4g, and 10 mp camera. Within 5 years, virtually everybody now has a touchscreen phone or some type of touchscreen device. Cannot wait to see what in stores with a worldwide wifi.
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome to see this being implemented. If you look at it we are always on the internet whether it is browsing the wed or looking for new facts or checking on our fantasy league. This will encourage new car buyers to look for cars that have updated technology as well as being safe on the road. This also means that the Google cars, cars that can drive themselves, are getting closer and closer to completion for the general public to use in their everyday life.
ReplyDeleteI think in some instances all the access to the internet, has hindered our critical thinking capabilities
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