The state of Xbox now: It’s not exactly surprising that Microsoft’s gaming subdivision is taking such drastic steps.
While Microsoft overall remains a gaming juggernaut, Xbox is firmly in third place in what’s pretty much a three-way console race.
The firm doesn’t publish unit sales numbers, but Xbox hardware revenue fell by 29% in fiscal year 2026, which ended in June.
Why it matters: Much like streaming, gaming has seen a wave of consolidation and shakeups in recent years.
Microsoft has also been a financial lifeline for many smaller game studios, so its leaner strategy could now ripple across the wider industry.
Sep 24, 2026 · via techbrew.com
New Hyundai Bayon Global Debut Hyundai will reveal the new Bayon at its press conference at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The company is expected to share complete details about the SUV’s design, cabin, technology and powertrain options during the global premiere.
India Launch Expected Later The new Hyundai Bayon is also expected to make its way to India, although the Indian launch will take place at a later date.
More Hyundai SUVs Coming The new Bayon will not be the only major Hyundai product showcased in Paris.
More details about the new Bayon, including its engine options, dimensions and technology, will be announced at its global premiere on October 12.
Sep 24, 2026 · via carlelo.com
But when it comes to regulating the car market, there’s a peculiar degree of passivity, hesitation and even reluctance in our approach to governance.
It struck me that this response is a reflection of the way the federal government has approached the regulation of foreign car manufacturers more generally.
It is about all sorts of risks, including digital and physical safety risks, that car manufacturers can introduce into our market.
We are quick and proactive in certain areas of regulation, but extremely hesitant and even passive when it comes to the car market.
We can look at what other countries have done — including the home countries of these car manufacturers — and adopt their standards where appropriate.
Sep 24, 2026 · via abc.net.au
Volkswagen says the platform will launch with a catalog of 20 games, including PAC-MAN Championship Edition, UNO Car Party!
Which Cars, and What It Costs AirConsole will be available on the 2027 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan, Golf GTI, Golf R and ID.
The 2027 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan and Golf models include three months of In-Vehicle Premium at no extra cost from the date of purchase, while the ID.
A Platform Volkswagen Doesn’t Control Behind the branding is N-Dream, the Zurich-based company that makes AirConsole and describes it as the world’s first gaming platform built specifically for cars.
AirConsole requires a compatible infotainment system and vehicle 4G LTE cellular and GPS connectivity, along with a compatible smartphone.
Sep 24, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Kigen is addressing that issue with a new Automotive eSIM that the company says is the first GSMA eUICC Security Assurance (eSA)-certified automotive eSIM to support SGP.32 v1.3, the latest version of the GSMA’s IoT eSIM specification.
SGP.32 moves deeper into automotive connectivity Much of the industry activity around SGP.32 has so far focused on remote profile orchestration: enabling enterprises and OEMs to download or change mobile network profiles without physically replacing SIMs.
SGP.32 v1.3, published in May 2026, adds capabilities including direct and indirect profile downloads, digital activation codes and emergency profile handling.
Post-quantum cryptography is not currently part of the GSMA SGP.32 specification, but the company says its implementation supports hybrid key encapsulation combining classical and quantum-safe algorithms.
That capability should be viewed as preparation rather than current SGP.32 functionality.
Sep 24, 2026 · via iotbusinessnews.com
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Drivers will have less time to access Memorial Park on Sundays as Colorado Springs police work to cut down on problems tied to car meets.
Starting Sunday, Sept. 27, vehicle gates at Memorial Park will close at 7 p.m., two hours earlier than the normal 9 p.m. closing time.
People can still walk or bike into the park until 9 p.m. Colorado Springs police said officers responded to nearly 200 calls at Memorial Park between July 21 and Sept. 21.
The earlier closure comes as the city completes more than $1.7 million in safety improvements at Memorial Park.
Police said street racing, parking lot takeovers and problematic car meets are not limited to Memorial Park.
Sep 24, 2026 · via kktv.com
(TestMiles) – A controlled test of a BYD Shark 6 raises urgent questions about who can enter a connected vehicle, hear its occupants and operate its systems.
Australian broadcaster ABC’s Four Corners gave a BYD Shark 6 plug-in-hybrid pickup to Fortify Labs for a two-week cybersecurity examination, according to a published account of the investigation.
This was a supervised security test, not evidence of a widespread criminal attack on BYD owners.
What the researchers say they controlled Modern vehicles routinely connect to cellular networks, phone applications, cloud services and manufacturers’ servers.
BYD does not currently sell passenger vehicles in the United States, so American Shark owners are not the immediate audience for this warning.
Sep 23, 2026 · via cbs17.com
The incident happened on Sept. 12 in the 7100 block of South Campbell Avenue.
The vehicle is described as a gray Honda Accord with tinted windows and a temporary plate on the back.
Sep 23, 2026 · via cbsnews.com
The global connected vehicle installed base is forecast to surpass 1.05 billion vehicles, more than doubling from 473.7 million units in 2025, according to Omdia's latest research.
As the market expands, the next phase of connected vehicle development will focus on tighter service level agreements (SLAs), over the air (OTA) update programs, and service based architectures that support recurring revenue opportunities.
Automakers must align vehicle roadmaps with network transitions Omdia’s analysis examines the connected vehicle installed base by modem type and outlines the operational and commercial implications of changing network roadmaps.
The research underscores the importance for OEMs to align product planning, SLA frameworks, and technology upgrade paths with mobile operator timelines.
This alignment will be increasingly important to maintain continuity for safety critical services and connected features that generate recurring revenue as legacy networks are phased out.
Sep 23, 2026 · via lightreading.com
The baseline scenario for the world in-dash navigation system market through 2035 assumes continued expansion, though at a moderating pace compared with the early 2020s.
By 2035, the market index is projected to reach 142 (2025=100), equivalent to a 3.6% CAGR over the forecast period.
The segment is also expected to benefit from the transition to electric fleets, which require navigation systems that account for charging infrastructure.
Through 2035, demand will be supported by the electrification of ride-sharing fleets and the integration of navigation with platform dispatch algorithms.
Market Outlook (2026-2035) In the baseline scenario, IndexBox estimates a 3.6% compound annual growth rate for the global in-dash navigation system market over 2026-2035, bringing the market index to roughly 142 by 2035 (2025=100).
Sep 23, 2026 · via indexbox.io
"Kigen's new eSA-certified Automotive eSIMs give car manufacturers a secure path from factory provisioning to global fleet operation while preserving freedom to evolve connectivity throughout the vehicle lifetime.
"This latest achievement, with the industry's first eSA-certified eSIMs supporting SGP.32 v1.3, is an important step in translating GSMA eSIM IoT specifications into secure, interoperable technology for the next generation of connected IoT and vehicle fleets."
"Congratulations to Kigen on the industry's first GSMA eSA certification to the latest SGP.32 enhanced specifications for automotive eSIMs," said Katherine Diao, Head of IoT and Automotive Industry, China Mobile International.
Kigen's full eSIM stack assurance spans GSMA SAS-UP (manufacturing) and SAS-SM (subscription management) certification, plus hosted Kigen eIM remote management.
Kigen Automotive eSIMs will be available for OEM sampling in the ETSI MFF2 package from October 2026.
Sep 23, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
Hackers may able to access it, too – and it’s a concern for all connected vehicles, no matter where they’re made.
Like other computer systems, modern cars are vulnerable to hacking and malware.
In another demonstration, researchers bypassed anti-theft protections and used Bluetooth vulnerabilities to gain deep access to vehicle systems in a Nissan Leaf.
What to know if you’re buying a car So where does this leave you if you’re thinking about buying a new, connected vehicle?
The Australian Cyber Security Centre offers a detailed guide on what issues to keep in mind when purchasing and using a connected vehicle.
Sep 23, 2026 · via theconversation.com
Rivian R2 Hits a 2030 Emissions Target Early Rivian has spent years promising that its vehicles would get dramatically cleaner over time, but the company rarely put hard numbers behind that promise until now.
The headline finding is that the R2 Performance with Launch Package has already met a target Rivian did not expect to hit until the end of the decade.
Rivian says the R2 assessment is the first automotive lifecycle analysis structured under the SAE J3341 disclosure standard for carbon footprint reporting.
So the widely cited “$45,000 R2” is not yet a car anyone can buy, and Scaringe’s comment that the R3 will land “materially lower” than the R2 is a comparison to a floor that hasn’t been reached yet.
That shift in leverage, more than any single engineering breakthrough, is what he credited with making a cheaper R3 and R4 plausible.
Sep 23, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
"Kigen's new eSA-certified Automotive eSIMs give car manufacturers a secure path from factory provisioning to global fleet operation while preserving freedom to evolve connectivity throughout the vehicle lifetime.
"This latest achievement, with the industry's first eSA-certified eSIMs supporting SGP.32 v1.3, is an important step in translating GSMA eSIM IoT specifications into secure, interoperable technology for the next generation of connected IoT and vehicle fleets."
"Congratulations to Kigen on the industry's first GSMA eSA certification to the latest SGP.32 enhanced specifications for automotive eSIMs," said Katherine Diao, Head of IoT and Automotive Industry, China Mobile International.
Kigen's full eSIM stack assurance spans GSMA SAS-UP (manufacturing) and SAS-SM (subscription management) certification, plus hosted Kigen eIM remote management.
Kigen Automotive eSIMs will be available for OEM sampling in the ETSI MFF2 package from October 2026.
Sep 23, 2026 · via theautochannel.com
September 22, 2026 A BYD Shark 6 vehicle was remotely hacked by a cybersecurity researcher, exposing critical controls, location tracking, and cabin audio, raising significant concerns about connected-car security, as reported by Security Affairs.
Cybersecurity researcher Dan Hreszczuk of Fortify Labs found a critical vulnerability in a BYD Shark 6, allowing remote access to vehicle functions.
The entry point lacked any password protection, enabling Hreszczuk to remotely control headlights, door locks, music volume, and the infotainment screen.
This compromised audio could be used to capture sensitive conversations and personal information, potentially aiding in identity theft.
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Sep 22, 2026 · via scworld.com
Subject of Research: Energy-conscious task offloading in vehicular edge computing using adaptive fuzzy logic and federated deep reinforcement learning Article Title: Energy-conscious task offloading for vehicular edge computing via adaptive fuzzy logic and federated learning Article References: Liu, X., Liu, F., Shao, S., & Li, E. (2026).
Energy-conscious task offloading for vehicular edge computing via adaptive fuzzy logic and federated learning.
Fuzzy Logic Meets Federated Learning to Slash Energy Use in Connected Cars.
“Fuzzy Logic Meets Federated Learning to Slash Energy Use in Connected Cars.”
“Fuzzy Logic Meets Federated Learning to Slash Energy Use in Connected Cars.”
Sep 22, 2026 · via bioengineer.org
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and eight other departments in early September jointly released a plan for the development of the intelligent connected NEV industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
The large-scale deployment of intelligent connected vehicle technology, notably, is reshaping the core competitiveness of China's automotive industry.
It means China's industrialization of intelligent connected vehicle sector is accelerating on all fronts, including such major shift from technical validation to commercial deployment.
Major advances have been made in diverse areas such as batteries, charging, automotive chips and intelligent driving systems.
The plan points out that enhancing technological innovation capability is a key priority in intelligent connected NEV development.
Sep 20, 2026 · via global.chinadaily.com.cn
Minneapolis police are searching for a vehicle connected to the mass shooting that left several injured at Reign nightclub in July.
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.
Sep 20, 2026 · via fox9.com
The feature is designed to give the gasoline-powered SUV an experience closer to that of an electric vehicle, Hyundai Motor said.
The Tucson SUV also marks an important step in Hyundai Motor’s software-defined vehicle strategy.
It is the first Hyundai SUV to feature Pleos Connect, the group's latest connected car platform.
Before Tucson, Hyundai Motor adopted the latest infotainment platform for the facelifted Grandeur and fully redesigned Avante.
"With this full model change, the all-new Tucson has achieved innovation across design, space, electrification and digital technology," an official from Hyundai Motor said.
Sep 20, 2026 · via koreatimes.co.kr
Hundreds of spectators lined the streets of downtown Brooklet Saturday morning as more than 80 entries rolled through town for the 37th Annual Brooklet Peanut Festival Parade, officially kicking off one of Bulloch County’s most beloved community traditions.
Grice Connect Founder and Publisher DeWayne Grice and Brooklet Peanut Festival committee member Ellen Perkins hosted the live broadcast, sharing information about the parade entries, festival history and the Brooklet community throughout the morning.
The Grice Connect team also took part in the parade, with the Grice Connect car driven by Sports Director Ke’Juan Humphries and Brooklet reporter Gary Roberts.
Local government leaders also joined the celebration, including Brooklet Mayor Nicky Gwinnett, the Brooklet city manager and members of the Brooklet City Council.
With more than 80 parade entries, packed sidewalks and a full day of activities, the 37th Annual Brooklet Peanut Festival once again brought together residents and visitors for a celebration of everything that makes the Brooklet community special.
Sep 19, 2026 · via griceconnect.com