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Honda will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive in its cars starting in 2022

The Verge

Google nabbed another big automaker in its quest to become the default operating system for cars. Honda will soon begin rolling out vehicles with Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS, which includes Google’s voice-activated Assistant, Google Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps as the default infotainment.

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GM’s new software platform will enable over-the-air updates, in-car subscriptions, and maybe facial recognition

The Verge

General Motors announced a new “end-to-end” software platform for its cars called “Ultifi” — a play on the name Ultium , which is the automaker’s new electric vehicle battery architecture. GM says the new software will enable over-the-air (OTA) updates , in-car subscription services, and “new opportunities to increase customer loyalty.”.

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Ford says ‘millions’ of its vehicles will run on Google’s Android starting in 2023

The Verge

Ford is the latest automaker to turn its vehicle operating systems over to Google. The Dearborn, Michigan-based company said it will use Google’s Android to power the infotainment systems in “millions” of its cars starting in 2023. It’s unclear where this leaves Ford’s Sync infotainment system.

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Ford will start rolling out major over-the-air software updates to its vehicles this year

The Verge

Ford is finally ready to start rolling out over-the-air (OTA) software updates to its vehicles at scale. While Tesla and other automakers have offered OTA updates for years, Ford only delivered its first software updates to select Ford F-150 and Mustang Mach-E customers this year.

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Amazon makes a deal with Stellantis to buy electric Dodge ProMaster delivery vans in 2023

The Verge

In addition to the deal for the Dodge EVs, Amazon and Stellantis also announced that they would be working together to develop in-car software for Stellantis’ lineup of cars, trucks, and vans. The deal will allow Amazon to integrate its software into “millions” of vehicles, the companies said.

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California Hospitals Fail to Report Ransomware

SecureWorld News

He also urges healthcare organizations to take the following steps to protect patient data: "Keep all operating systems and software housing health data current with the latest security patches;". Install and maintain virus protection software;". Other organizations hesitate to report cyber incidents.

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BlackBerry Discloses Vulnerability After Months of Hiding

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a security advisory addressing a vulnerability discovered in BlackBerry's QNX operating system known as BadAlloc. BlackBerry QNX is an "all-purpose technology built for the world's most critical embedded systems."