QNX Blogs

Jun 19 2013 1:00PM

OTA software: not just building castles in the air

Tina Jeffrey

After attending Telematics Detroit earlier this month, I realized more than ever that M2M will become the key competitive differentiator for automakers. With M2M, automakers can stay connected with their vehicles and perhaps more importantly, vehicle owners, long after the cars have been driven off dealer lots. Over-the-air (OTA) technology provides true connectivity between automakers and their vehicles, making it possible to upgrade multiple systems, including electronic control unit (ECU) software, infotainment systems that provide navigation and smartphone connectivity, and an ever-increasing number of apps and services.
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Jun 10 2013 3:00PM

Telematics Detroit 2013: The recap

Justin Moon

The Telematics Detroit conference always provides a great opportunity to take the pulse of the automotive connectivity market and understand what key players in the industry are doing — and are planning to do in the next couple of years.
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Jun 5 2013 11:00AM

Jivin' up the Jeep with a fresh new version of the QNX CAR Platform

by Paul Leroux
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Jun 5 2013 11:00AM

BlackBerry demonstrates new mobile computing service for automakers

This just in: BlackBerry has announced a new service for automakers that will let them manage and deliver “over-the-air” (OTA) software updates to vehicles. Leveraging BlackBerry’s global and secure infrastructure, which already delivers software updates to millions of BlackBerry devices around the world, the Software Update Management for Automotive service facilitates machine-to-machine (M2M) communication between the automaker and the vehicle, allowing the automaker to easily provide software updates to vehicles in the field.
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Jun 4 2013 1:00PM

Behind the scenes at the QNX concept garage

It seems like every technology concept car QNX produces is bigger and better than the last one, which is just how we like it. That also means each year countless hours are spent dreaming up and implementing ideas. Luckily for us, we’ve got an absolutely amazing concept design team who go above and beyond to create these demos. Luckily for them, the team’s got a cool garage to work in.
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Jun 3 2013 5:00PM

Chevy MyLink drives home with CTIA Emerging Technology Award

by Paul Leroux
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May 28 2013 1:00PM

HTML5 blooper reel

I find bloopers infinitely amusing — mind you I’m talking about those that come on a reel, not those that happen for real. Missed deadlines, cost over-runs, IP disputes — these are the bloopers we all could do without.

Helping customers avoid bloopers is what we do — so to speak. Except it seems, when we put them in front of the camera. <grin>
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May 24 2013 11:00AM

#QNXLive Twitter Sessions Return!

Ask us your questions about self-driving cars and the secrets of the QNX Garage
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May 22 2013 5:00PM

Cisco study: people want a safer, more personalized driving experience

And they're willing to give up some of their privacy to get it.
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May 16 2013 3:00PM

Space-grade technology... in the palm of your hand

Paul Leroux

What does your phone have in common with planes, trains, automobiles, and space stations? If it's a BlackBerry 10 smartphone, plenty. When you pick up a BlackBerry Z10 or BlackBerry Q10 phone, you are tapping into OS technology like none other. Technology that hospitals use to defeat cancer. Technology that power plants use to create energy. Technology that skyscrapers use to save energy. Continue Reading >>