Mingis on Tech: Drones on the rise, Detroit on the move -- to Silicon Valley
Drones are hot, hot, hot right now -- witness the more than 181,000 units that have been registered with the FAA. Computerworld's resident drone reviewer deAgonia explains why, covering the finer points (and price points) of quad-copter drones like the Chroma and Dragonfly, which he just tested. Also explained: What the heck a "selfie-drone" is.
Back on the ground, Mearian explains why automakers are setting up shop in Silicon Valley: As vehicle hardware becomes commoditized, cars and trucks are becoming software-defined, which means Detroit needs to partner with Google and Apple -- and their respective CarPlay and Android Auto services -- to meet consumer demand. The group agrees, we are a demanding bunch when it comes to having the latest and greatest car tech behind the wheel.
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