Test Drive: 2009 Lincoln MKS AWD
Test Drive is a new series that we’re starting at CrunchGear wherein we get a hands-on look at new or interesting modes of transportation. It’s not limited to just cars, either. We’ll take a look at...
View ArticleFord ships its 1,000,000th Sync-powered vehicle, Ballmer gets it
Now, I can’t say I feel one way or the other about Ford and Sync in particular, but this is a worthwhile milestone. Cars are changing fast, and although I doubt they’ll look like these F-Zero-wannabes...
View ArticleNuance and BMW vs Ford and Microsoft
Ford and Microsoft have found great success partnering together on Sync and the rest of the automotive industry have finally taken notice. We’ve taken Sync for a ride or two and know that it works as...
View ArticleFunambol: open source mobile cloud sync (with contest!)
Smartphones are great. Ubiquitous data access is great. Mobile computing is great. Unfortunately, each smartphone represents its own little walled garden of convenience. Apple’s iPhone is tied tightly...
View ArticleFord's SYNC might change the way we use Internet in our cars
Ford is set to announce the next version of SYNC at CES this year, but an interesting feature leaked early. Apparently SYNC 3.0 will play nicely with USB modems and turn the car into a rolling Wi-Fi...
View ArticleFord's Sync AppLink is the missing link between driver and smartphone
Ford keeps rolling out updates to its Sync ecosystem, this time giving drivers hands-free control of select BlackBerry and Android apps with AppLink. The system will first be available for the 2011...
View ArticleHands-on: The next-gen version of Ford's Sync flawlessly controls Pandora and...
Want a single valid reason to buy the 2011 Ford Fiesta besides the silky-smooth 6-speed transmition, roomy interior, and confident ride? Sync. It’s that awesome. The Microsoft co-developed system has...
View ArticleFord adds GPS-enhanced 911 location awareness to its Sync system
Ford’s Sync system is a fantastic application suite capable of a seemingly endless amount of functions. The system currently provides navigation, traffic info, voice commands, Internet radio, and a...
View ArticleiPhone/iPad Wi-Fi Sync author goes (almost) legit
You know when an app company is serious when they send out a press release. I’ve gotten more releases about durfy little apps that I know what to do with, but this one is special. Sent to us by Greg,...
View ArticleFord Dealers To Offer Training For MyFord Touch
It seems not everyone is able to use the new MyFord Touch system. MyFord Touch is Ford’s new interface, displayed over three screens, that is the next generation of SYNC. While many young people,...
View ArticleFirst Drive: 2012 Ford Focus, A European Car Meant For The World
What’s the first thing you think when you hear the word “focus.” You might respond, “camera,” or “cheap car,” or “concentration,” but definitely not, “fun,” “technological,” or “practical.” This will...
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YouSendIt Ups Its Game With New Desktop & Mobile Apps
YouSendIt, a cloud collaboration company that got its start long before “cloud” was cool, is today launching new mobile applications for the iPhone, iPad and Android devices, plus new Mac (beta) and PC...
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Fruux Keeps Your Calendars and Contacts In Sync Between All Of Your Devices
Keeping your calendars, contacts and tasks in sync between all of your devices is still a bit of a hassle – especially if you use different operating systems and vendors. Germany-based Fruux, which was...
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Music Streaming Service MOG Comes To Ford SYNC AppLink
MOG, the popular streaming music service, today announced that it is partnering with Ford to bring its service to the car manufacturer’s SYNC AppLink platform. This will allow Ford drivers with...
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Plan Epic Dates: BeCouply's Dates.fm Wins The Disrupt Hackathon SYNC AppLink...
Almost a week ago, we kicked off our Hackathon at TechCrunch Disrupt. Before the event started, Ford had already picked a number of teams that would get access to the otherwise closed Ford AppLink API....
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Ford And Microsoft Deliver Their 5 Millionth SYNC-Enabled Vehicle, Plan To...
At GigaOm’s Roadmap event today, Microsoft and Ford just announced that they have delivered more than 5 million SYNC-enabled cars. SYNC, Ford’s in-car connectivity system, is powered by Microsoft’s...
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Ford Announces Improved SYNC With Smarter Voice Recognition And Simplified...
Earlier this month, Ford announced that it had delivered its 5 millionth SYNC-enabled vehicle. Today, the company is announcing an update to its Microsoft-powered in-car entertainment and connectivity...
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Google Does Winter Cleaning, Shuts Down “Less Popular” Calendar Features,...
Google likes to make sweeping changes in bulk, getting rid of features that it thinks don’t really matter. Why don’t they matter? Its users tell them so by not using them. In its “Winter Cleaning,”...
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Dropbox Unveils Sync API For Mobile Developers, Allows Apps To Work With...
Dropbox is unveiling a brand new API for developers today that should give mobile app makers an excellent new tool to work with. The Dropbox Sync API allows apps for iOS and Android to treat files...
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MightyText, “The iMessage for Android,” Targets iCloud With New Cross-Device...
Today, our lives are spread across a growing array of digital devices, from smartphones and laptops to tablets and connected TVs. While each device tends to perform certain tasks better than others, as...
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