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GM’s OnStar Future Car: 4G And A Dash Full Of Apps

3:00PM January 9, 2012 | Brian Barrett

As had been promised, so GM has delivered: a demonstration of what it’s like to have 4G LTE — and apps, so many apps — in your car. Angry Birds in your dashboard might help your road rage, but is it safe? More »


Cars

OnStar To Demo In-Car Video Chats—That Sounds Safe, Right?

2:20AM December 22, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

While lawmakers are passing stricter regulations on mobile phone usage in cars, OnStar seems to be bucking that trend. At CES they’ll be showing off a new in-car 4G infotainment system that will stream video content and allow for video calls. More »


Software

GM Shoving Facebook, Voice Texting Into OnStar-Equipped Cars

2:01PM September 15, 2010 | Brian Barrett

GM’s OnStar system has just taken a leap into connectivity, adding audio Facebook updates, voice texting and apps that control your car from your phone. Suddenly, your most expensive gadget might be your car. More »


Software

New OnStar Coming With Facebook, Trapster

11:59PM September 8, 2010 | Matt Hardigree

GM’s next generation OnStar will get a major upgrade and challenge Ford’s Sync system with infotainment options. In addition to OnStar’s well-known unparalleled route guidance and safety assistance services, the new system will get apps like Trapster and Facebook. More »


OnStar Users Can Beam Google Maps To Their Car Starting Today

8:27AM July 2, 2010 | Brian Barrett

The announcement came earlier this month, but today’s the first day that GM’s OnStar eNav feature is fully operational. If you’ve got an OnStar-enabled GM vehicle (model year 2006 or more recent), you can search for a destination on Google Maps and have it sent directly to your car. Just like Ford Sync! And hopefully less dangerous than Google walking directions. More »


Cars

No Kidding: OnStar Cars Can Be Hacked, Remotely Controlled

6:00AM May 17, 2010 | Jack Loftus

You’ve seen the OnStar commercial: A stolen SUV is remotely disabled and glides safely into the median, no police chase necessary. Convenient and safe! But what’s to stop a nefarious hacker from doing that too? Not much, say researchers. More »


Cars

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8:48PM April 1, 2009 | John Herrman

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Online

OnStar Wants You To Twitter From the Car?

11:20AM March 28, 2009 | Jason Chen

Gear Live just received a survey asking whether or not they’d be interested in Twittering from their car. Yes, THAT Twitter.

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Mobile

Analog Cell Network Goes Bye-Bye, Escalade Owners Weep

3:17AM December 27, 2007 | Wilson Rothman

Sad news in the rap community: As of December 31, OnStar will no longer support its own analog systems in older vehicles, in anticipation of the analog cellphone shutdown scheduled for Feb. 19, 2008. Most of us no longer have analog phones, not even those dual-band and tri-band ones capable of analog roaming. Still, certain systems still rely on the network, including burglar alarms, utility meter readers and in-car help systems—not just OnStar but also LexusLink and Mercedes-Benz TeleAid. When AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Alltel switch off their networks, many OnStar users will find themselves SOL. [AP; OnStar Digital Transition Explanation]

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GM OnStar Ant Vehicle Uses Nanobots, Artificial Muscles

8:32PM October 11, 2007 | Jesus Diaz

The GM OnStar Ant vehicle uses a Nanorb wheel system, “independent robots that can arrange themselves in any configuration” along with artificial muscles called “electro-active polymer actuators” to change the position of its body panels. It’s probably made of adamantium too and it can transform itself faster than you can say “Optimus Prime” into any kind of vehicle, a shelter and, I bet, even in a killer ninja robot if programmed correctly. Fortunately for humans, is just a concept for the Robocar 2057 Design Challenge. [GM OnStar Ant]

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