Important Innovations

Controlling Your Dashboard - New Big Tech War Source:  GM Embedding Google Tech in 3.6 Million Cars Yearly GM has selected Google Technology to be embedded in their vehicles starting in 2021.  The win for Google is huge.  Their tech could be installed in 3.6 million GM vehicles yearly.  The Google technology will power navigation and provide voice-activated controls.  It will also deliver expanded infotainment functions.  Google beat Amazon for this deal which is part of a big, emerging race among technology companies to control vehicle dashboards. Google Apps Onboard GM Vehicles Google Assistant, Google Maps and other applications will be available through the Google Play App Store for all GM brands.  The first brands with built-in Google technology will roll in 2021 with more to come.  The one market this won't be available in is China, as of right now. Amazon Versus Google This Google win was a big defeat for Amazon...

Kohler Verdera -Voice Activated, Motion Detection, Alexa Source:  Kohler Voice Lighted Mirror with Amazon Alexa Kohler is known for its beautiful bath fixtures.  At the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 in Las Vegas, Kohler introduced something very smart and unique.  The Verdera Voice Lighted Mirror with voice control.  The smart mirror has voice controlled light and motion detection that turns on the mirror lights when you walk into the room. Alexa The mirror is also equipped with Amazon's Alexa. That enables you to get messages, listen to the news or even shop as you get ready for your day.  This smart mirror was a CES favorite innovation. For more news stories on innovation, go to  amazon.com/author/ekane