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Google and Volkswagen Plan Navigation System

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the getting-lost-in-3d dept.

SnprBoB86 writes "Google and Volkswagon are beginning a joint effort with nVidia to build a Google Earth in-car navigation system. The system is planned to feature a three-dimensional display so passengers can recognize where they are in relation to the surrounding topography."

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  1. It's a shame... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    It's a shame that volkswagen develops the neat gadgets when they can't seem to get the electrical system in any of their new cars even halfway decent.

  2. and microsoft? champion of stability? by way2trivial · · Score: 5, Informative

    partnering with FIAT!

    chortle....

    http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=&q=microsoft +fiat

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    1. Re:and microsoft? champion of stability? by sootman · · Score: 2, Informative

      Holy crap! Not only are you not kidding, but they're calling the new system...

      wait for it...

      Blue&Me!

      http://www.technewsworld.com/story/48683.html

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