The infotainment systems in modern cars are becoming more sophisticated and more complex. David Brown ponders and what could be the down side.
One of the concerns about modern infotainment systems is that they now provide information that can be distracting.
Tesla recently announced an “upgrade,” which would allow users to watch Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube but it is only when it is parked, at the moment.
But this new Telsa system removes some older technology namely AM/FM radio stations.
Brock Long the former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the US is concern because AM/FM radio reach places that television and broadband do not, and the government invested tens of millions of dollars to ensure radio stations can remain on the air during periods of widespread threat to the public – including the current one.
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