
We live in a world where autonomy and connected information are becoming exceedingly prevalent. With the steady growth of IoT (the Internet of Things), data is gathered from various smart devices and internet-connected hardware, changing how we buy, sell and use these items. No more is this apparent than in the auto industry, where the evolution of smart cars takes place with greater emphasis on digital functions.
Smart cars have a wide range of functionality, but the central idea is the same: autonomy from information. While self-vehicles are not yet commonplace, many cars now come with some measure of wireless connectivity. This connection has numerous functional potential and will shape the future of the auto-industry in the years to come.
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