CES press: This just in!

OK well, maybe not 'just in' but these articles and releases were posted yesterday and are quite exciting if you are following QNX technology:

TeleCommunication Systems Supplies Advanced Navigation for QNX CAR 2 Application Platform

TI Takes The Driver’s Seat With An Unrivaled, Full System Solution For Connected Automotive Infotainment

AT&T's Watson coming to cars: won't mind if you ask it if you're there yet

Gearing up for CES

I arrived in Las Vegas last night, gearing up for the CES show. I know I must be in Vegas: When I woke up at 4:30 am (my body is stuck in eastern time), there was still a buzz around the hotel — people just do not stop here.

I’m looking forward the show. Our automotive development team has been hard at work on some exciting new technology, and I can hardly wait to show it off.

First, we are demonstrating our new concept car, based on a Porsche Carrera. This thing is loaded with goodies to demonstrate how you can use your smartphone and tablet to improve the driving experience. For instance, the car supports Near Field Communications (NFC) pairing: You simply touch your phone to the car and the two become instantly paired — no more fumbling with unintuitive menus and security codes.


The new concept car features one-touch smartphone pairing, tablet-based rear-seat
entertainment, ultra HD voice technology, and a reconfigurable instrument cluster.

We’re also showing a level of integration beyond a simple voice-dialing list. For instance, you can use your phone’s contact list to direct your navigation system or to automatically contact meeting invitees when your car knows you’ll be late for an appointment. We will also demonstrate our ultra HD voice technology, which provides full stereo sound for handsfree calls — you’d have to hear this to get the real impact. It’s like you're sitting right next to the person on the other end of the call. (I hope this works well in the noisy show floor environment!)

We're also launching the QNX CAR 2 application platform, which will allow automakers to leverage the power of the mobile development community and to keep in-car infotainment software fresh for consumers. We are doing some pretty unique things with HTML5, including the ability to write and package applications for deployment to the car. Another cool feature is the ability to dynamically detect and play media that is added to the system – try doing that with a standard browser!

Just writing this has me looking forward to getting started. See you at 2012 CES!
 

2013 Nissan Pathfinder: Unibody!

The demise of the old-school body-on-frame SUV continues.  One of the older models on the market, the Nissan Pathfinder, is following in the footsteps of Chrysler, Ford, and GM and going to the lighter, safer (to cars), and better handling unibody architecture.

Will it handle the Rubicon trail?  No, but most people won't ever need to do anything nearly so demanding.  

More here.

SOLD - S14 - 2nd Gen Half Cut

SOLD To Customer From Singapore
This Half Cut S14 - 2nd Gen Model - Engine SR 20 - DET - Manual, Selling Together With All The Parts Shown In The Photos

Selling As Is Where Is BasisTo View Engine Revving, Click Video Below :-

Video For Rear Axle



General View Of The Half Cut

General View Of The Speedometer

Mileage Reading :- 107712 Kilometers Or 66929 Miles

Engine Tag Information

Chassis Number

Front View Of The Engine Bay

Side View Of The Engine Bay

Side View Of The Engine Bay

Inner Part Of The Engine

Bottom View - Turbo

Front View Of The Manual Gearbox

Side View Of The Manual Gearbox

Side View Of The Manual Gearbox

Rear View Of The Manual Gearbox

Original Bumper With Aftermarket Bodykit - Good Condition

Bonnet - Good Condition

Driver Side - Headlamp With Side Lamp - Good Condition

Driver Side - Bumper Signal Lamp And Spotlight - Good Condition

Driver Side -Fender - Red Circle Indicate Damaged Area



Driver Side - 4 pots Brake Caliper With Rotor

Driver Side - Fender

Passenger Side

Passenger Side - Headlamp And Side Lamp - Good Condition

Passenger Side - Bumper Spotlight - Good Condition / Signal Lamp - Damaged

Passenger Side - Bumper Signal Lamp - Edge Chipped Off

Passenger Side - Fender - Red Circle Indicate Damaged Area

Passenger Side - Fender - Closed View Of The Dented Area

Passenger Side - 4 Pots Brake Caliper With Rotor

Passenger Side - Fender

Red Arrow Indicate - Damaged Area - Both Tail Lamps - Good Condition

Rear Centre Piece - Damaged

Trunk Lid And Third Brake Light - Damaged

Consol Box And Long Shaft

Original Rear Bumper With Aftermarket Bodykit And Side Skirt - Good Condition



Rear Axle With Complete Frame

General View Of The Half Cut

Review: Mexican Coke

The other day I saw glass bottles of Coke for sale at the local upscale supermarket, for the princely sum or $1/each.  I had heard that some Coke lovers swear that Mexican Coke is better than American Coke because it is made with real sugar, not corn syrup.  I have also heard this claim regarding Passover Coke.

So I bought a couple of bottles to try.

I'm not a trained taster, and I didn't do a scientific grade double blind study.  But to my taste, the Mexican coke tasted sweeter, and felt stickier, than what I was used to.  I wouldn't pay extra for it.

However, the glass bottles were a revelation.  They feel wonderful in the hand, hefty and cold and perfectly curved and balanced.   I wouldn't pay more for Mexican Coke, but I would pay more for American Coke in these retro glass bottles!

Next week: CES, CTS, AT&T, NAIAS. Phew!

It has been a hectic week back from Christmas vacation trying to get all the last minute preparations ready for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Consumer Telematics Show (CTS) in Las Vegas and the North American International Automotive Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

CES has become a  "must attend" show for automotive, due to the continued convergence between the consumer and automotive industries. (Yes, that's an intentional pun, and SAE Convergence is this year, but thankfully not until October.) Our CES QNX booth is tucked right behind the RIM booth #30326 in the main hall. We'll have some really cool new demos that you'll definitely want to check out! I can't give you details until next week, but trust me they are worth the wait.

We've got QNX representatives speaking both at CTS, which is the Monday before in Mandalay Bay, and at the AT&T Developer Conference which is the Sunday and Monday before at the Palms hotel.

And finally there's NAIAS at Cobo Hall.  I'm skipping CES this year to give some love to my home town.  I'll be back in Detroit, keepin' it old school. If I don't see you there, look me up. Peace out.

HTML5 is a great option for the risk-adverse

The conservative nature of automakers makes them ideal candidates for the brand-spanking new HTML5. Say what?

While this seems paradoxical, it is an interesting take-away from the discussion between TCS' director of engineering Michael Camp and our very own Andy Gryc. If you've got three minutes to spare, watch the latest video in our HTML5 series for the whole story. (As usual, don't miss the ending. ;-)

This interview of Michael Camp is the fourth in a series from QNX on HTML5.