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Jan 9, 2024 • 4 min read

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Mercedes-Benz AI
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Mercedes-Benz AI:

At the recent CES electronics trade fair, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new virtual assistant, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence integration in vehicles. This assistant is designed to offer context-relevant suggestions and engage in meaningful dialogues with users. It is programmed to communicate in different emotional tones and can ask intelligent questions for clearer understanding, enhancing the interactive experience for users in the car.
The introduction of this assistant aligns with the broader trend in the automotive industry towards sophisticated software offerings, especially in electric vehicles where hardware complexity is lower than in traditional combustion-engine cars. Mercedes-Benz is implementing this technology in several models, including the new electric concept CLA class. This development in voice assistant technology in cars is part of a growing focus on personalization and advanced AI capabilities within the automotive sector.
Competitors like Volkswagen are also embracing similar technologies. Volkswagen showcased vehicles at the fair equipped with a voice assistant that integrates ChatGPT technology, capable of delivering researched content to drivers. This assistant will soon be able to remember past interactions and adapt its responses accordingly. Mercedes-Benz's assistant stands out with its plausibility check feature, validating responses with cloud data and customer feedback, ensuring relevant and accurate information, such as the status of recommended locations.

Apple Vision Pro:

Apple has announced the launch of its mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, set to be available on February 2. Pre-orders for the device will begin on January 19 at 8 AM EST The Vision Pro, priced at $3,500 with 256GB of storage, will be available in Apple stores and online.
The headset offers two band options, the Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band, and comes with different eye seals, addressing comfort concerns noted by early testers. Additionally, it includes an external battery pack and cable. The Vision Pro is designed to support a variety of apps with three-dimensional interfaces, including FaceTime and spatial video or photos, especially those taken with an iPhone 15 Pro.
It also allows users to capture their own spatial videos, featuring an indicator to notify when recording is active. Apple's Vision Pro is compatible with over 1 million iOS and iPadOS apps, enabling access to a wide range of 2D content. Users can interact with these apps using gesture controls or a virtual keyboard, and it's also capable of integrating with Apple-brand Magic keyboard and mouse.
The device also supports gaming titles from Apple Arcade. In terms of security, Apple introduces “Optic ID” for the Vision Pro, a feature that scans the user's iris for biometric authentication, similar to the face scan on iPhones, ensuring privacy and security for actions like autofilling passwords and completing Apple Pay transactions.

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