Big tech is partnering with automotive companies to bring intelligent digital co-pilots into cars. Its been a blast building this new business at Amazon and it was great speaking with Engadget at CES this year.

https://www.engadget.com/2017-01-09-amazon-alexa-will-make-your-car-smarter.html


 

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