Apple's CarPlay: What we know so far

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Apple has a new in-car control system for your iPhone. Details are a little scant for now, although it seems to be iPhone 5 & up only. A public demonstration is expected at the Geneva Motor Show on 06 March.

http://mashable.com/2014/03/03/apple-carplay-need-to-know/ / Apple took the wraps off in-car software platform CarPlay new mobile environment consumer consumers driver drivers automakers car manufacturer manufacturers automaker iPhone users content at their fingertips Greg Joswiak Apple’s vice president of iPhone and iOS product marketing statement CarPlay driver drivers use iPhone car minimum minimal minimized distraction driver safety motorist road We won't see a public demonstration of the system until March 6 at the Geneva Motor Show details CarPlay's performance scant information available iPhones Lightning port connector older than iPhone 5 CarPlay iPad doesn't list it approved devices iPhone only iPhone-only service how it works transfer basic functions iPhone your car's dashboard iOS system tools Siri iTunes Maps Messages user make hands-free phone calls hands free listen to voice mails access features touch dashboard screen directly minimize visual distractions voice control button steering wheel /

Twitch Plays Pokémon: live gaming's latest big hit

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Tens of thousands of people play just one game of Pokémon, simultaneously, 24/7.

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