New study finds cars send driver data to Big Tech companies, including locations, VINs, and other identifiers.

Traccar is a free and open-source GPS tracking platform that replaces the proprietary cloud services used by many vehicle ...

Wired Android Auto uses the Bluetooth HFP protocol for phone calls to prevent drops, but Google's design choice can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most cars these days natively support Bluetooth connections in one way or another. Most automakers began including the technology in the early ...

Having the best car vacuum is a nonnegotiable for me. It’s not that I have a fancy ride — heck, my little Toyota Corolla doesn’t even have Apple CarPlay and still relies on a car phone holder — but it ...

Using Bluetooth is simple, so it's frustrating when you're ready to listen to music on your Bluetooth speaker and are met with silence or crackling. While Bluetooth is compatible with tons of devices ...

Could a small device hidden beneath your dashboard make your car easier to break into? Nancy from Newtown, Pennsylvania, asked me where she should look for the KARR or SWDS "code" in her 2025 Cadillac ...

More than 2 million vehicles are at risk of being stolen, according to security researchers at University of California San Diego. A report released last week says 2.2 million cars on the road today ...

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With over five years in the web and tech space, I’ve developed a deep passion for PC hardware and peripherals. I’m a habitual researcher, always eager to learn more, which has expanded my knowledge ...

In 2026, tech companies tweaked and tuned the bet Bluetooth trackers to make it easier to keep tabs on your luggage, wallet and keys. The buzziest launch was Apple’s AirTag 2. But heavyweights Chipolo ...