The only good thing I can think of would be the ability to remotely diagnose problems. But that could be done without the Internet (like OnStar etc.) I think there's a lot of emphasis on this because it will be yet another platform for advertisers. Car companies see $$$ in monetizing the screens that will be required for backup cameras beginning in 2018. Here's one scenario, driving to the grocery, Jiffy Lube coming up in about a mile, your car is due for an oil change, and voila--up pops an ad for Jiffy Lube on the dash screen. I will never purchase a car or appliance that is part of "the Internet of things". On Fri, Aug 21, 2015 at 8:11 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > I surmise the main reason is to sell us all the new stuff, but can > someone tell me what your car or truck being connected to the internet is > actually good for in a vehicle? |
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