Future Toyota cars could scan your face
The automaker is working with Microsoft to develop technology for tomorrow's cars, including a system that opens a door when it recognizes the owner. Also, Siri takes a swing at baseball stats, and there's trouble with some deliveries of virtual-reality headsets.
Who needs car keys when you can open the car door with a smile?
Toyota developed a program with Microsoft to explore new ways tech can be integrated in tomorrow's vehicles. Watch CNET Update below to learn how a connected car could make your commute a little easier:
Also in this tech-news roundup:
- Apple's voice-activated assistant Siri now answers baseball trivia questions.
- BlackBerry drops the monthly fee to use its BBM privacy features that delete messages.
- Shipping delays plague the Oculus Rift launch, and HTC Vive customers also run into pre-order problems.
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