A guide advises shoppers to confirm their car already has built-in wired CarPlay before buying a wireless adapter, since these devices only convert existing USB CarPlay to wireless rather than adding CarPlay to cars that lack it. It also recommends checking compatible-vehicle lists, matching USB-A or USB-C ports, and verifying iOS compatibility, citing Amzfeel's adapter as one claiming support for over 800 vehicle models.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
CNET rode the Onyx RCR 80V electric bike for hundreds of miles, examining its acceleration, CarPlay integration, cruise control and design beyond raw speed figures. The bike starts at $4,699 for the Street version and $4,899 for Dual Sport, with a claimed 0-30 mph time of 1.7 seconds and top speeds advertised between 65-75 mph depending on configuration.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-23
CNET reviewer Joseph Maldonado spent hundreds of miles riding Onyx's RCR 80V electric motorbike around New York City, focusing on daily livability rather than just performance. The bike starts at $4,699 for the Street version and $4,899 for Dual Sport, with a removable 80V/3.6kWh battery, claimed top speeds of 65-75 mph, and features like CarPlay, cruise control and regenerative braking.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-23
Google is rolling out Gemini integration in Google Maps for Apple CarPlay, letting drivers ask multi-step questions, request route changes like avoiding tolls, and report traffic incidents by voice while navigating. The feature is accessed via a Gemini icon that appears during turn-by-turn navigation. It's live now in the US with a global rollout underway.
9to5google.com
· 2026-10-21
Google has started rolling out Gemini in navigation to the iOS version of Google Maps used through Apple CarPlay. A new Gemini icon now appears in the Maps interface, letting drivers ask conversational questions to find stops, report traffic issues, or get place information. The rollout began today for US and global CarPlay users, though Google notes it may take a few days to reach all devices.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-21
Google has launched its Gemini AI assistant within Google Maps for Apple CarPlay users in the US, with a wider global rollout underway. Drivers can tap a Gemini icon on their car's display to ask multi-step, hands-free questions, like finding a place and then getting directions there while avoiding tolls, or reporting traffic issues.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-21
Spotify unveiled a fully native in-car app built directly on Google's Android Automotive operating system, debuting in Audi vehicles including the A6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, A5, Q5, and A6. The app runs on the car's own infotainment hardware without needing a connected phone, Bluetooth, or aux cable, and Spotify now controls the entire on-screen interface rather than relying on Google's templates.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-21
A tech review highlights five navigation apps for Apple CarPlay that it says outperform Apple Maps in certain scenarios. Waze is singled out for drivers facing heavy traffic, thanks to real-time alerts from other drivers about accidents, speed cameras and congestion. The Google-owned app also includes Gemini-powered Conversational Reporting, letting users log incidents by voice instead of tapping the screen.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-20
9to5Mac published a guide to accessories for the new iPhone 18 Pro, highlighting items like the HyperJuice Next 5K Qi2 solid-state power bank, Nomad's Find My tracking cards, and 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stations from Satechi, Nomad and Anker. The HyperJuice power bank has a 5,000mAh capacity, is airline carry-on compliant, includes a bonus USB-C port, and has passed over 115 independent safety tests. A discount code is offered for 9to5Mac readers to get a reduced price on the power bank.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-19
Apple's iOS 27 update adds CarPlay support for video apps, letting drivers watch content on their vehicle's screen once parked; playback switches to audio-only automatically when the car starts moving. The update also redesigns the Now Playing screen with album art, controls and a progress bar, and Apple says it improves wireless connection stability and GPS accuracy. New wallpapers and the ability for apps to share route data, including EV charging stops, are also included.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-18
Apple has published the full list of its own apps available on HomeView at launch, including Messages, FaceTime, Home, Music, and Weather, among others. Four apps—Audiobooks, Classical Music, News, and TV—require an iPhone connection to function. Third-party apps with existing CarPlay versions, such as Spotify, are also expected to be supported from day one.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-16
On a new episode of The Vergecast, David Pierce and Nilay Patel discuss Apple's HomeView smart home hub, noting it has strong hardware and constant power but relies almost entirely on CarPlay rather than hosting a broader app ecosystem. The hosts also cover Google's newest Gemini model, the debate over whether model quality matters without strong products built on it, and renewed discussion about returning to X amid the failure of rival platforms.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-16
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