Tag: AUTO

While Firefox 4 is slated to receive a boatload of new features, it looks like silent updates might not be one of them. In notes from a recent Mozilla platform meeting, the Chrome-style update feature has been flagged as "at risk" and could well be dropped. Firefox will still download updates automatically, as it does now, and offer to install them prior to launching the browser. A silent ...

It's a problem we've all faced before: We venture away from web based email programs to try those cool-looking desktop email clients everyone's raving about. After getting through the hassle of making sure everything syncs properly, one of the problems many seem to face is duplicate messages. Well, open source Thunderbird users don't stand around letting problems be; They face them with ...

Imagine having a complete breakdown of everything that your vehicle went through? Ownersite does just that. This web based system lets users track their vehicles, from gas receipts to mileage to maintenance and repairs. Ownersite is completely accessible online, from mobile devices to home computers and internet cafes, so you have complete control to enter in information wherever you are. The ...

The Japanese government is working with 10 major Japenese auto makers to develop a standardized automobile operating system. While we're tempted to make jokes about blue screens of death and unexpected errors, the truth is many cars now include complex electronics and require a computer system to coordinate all those newfangled parts. And developing a uniform operating system is going to make ...

When we think about Google, we normally think about search, so what's the deal with the entry into the auto market? Google is set to give out $1 million in grants to fund the development of technology for both hybrid and electric cars. They are doing this through their philanthropic Google.org. The search giant also has a request for proposals on the table with a $10 million pot for any company ...

Pimp out your ride, without having a knock on the door from X to the Z (Xzibit). If you aren't familiar with MTV's Pimp my Ride series, it features rap superstar Xzibit surprising viewers owning junky cars with a fresh custom ride from customization specialists GAS. This little flash eCard builder plays off the Pimp my Ride series. Choose your ride, Ol'Skool, Coupe or SUV. Slap on paint, wheels, ...