Ron Burgundy Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 By Paul Lienert DETROIT (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc, a maker of smartphone chips and software, unveiled on Monday fourth-generation LTE modems that will enable cars to stay better-connected wirelessly to cloud-based services via the Web. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X12 and X5 modems are designed to be embedded in cars and work with owners' mobile devices to access a variety of Internet services, from streaming music to vehicle diagnostics. Cars are becoming a key battleground for technology industry giants, including Google Inc and Apple Inc, as they seek to develop a market where drivers will be online while on the road. "These modems will give carmakers and consumers an in-car experience that rivals the best smartphones," said Kanwalinder Singh, senior vice president of business development for Qualcomm Technologies. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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