Wednesday 27 November 2013

Honda and Acura Vehicles are now offering Siri Eyes Free Integration


Honda has announced today, that select Honda and Acura models including the 2013 -2014 Honda Accord and 2013 Acura RDX and ILX now offer Apple's Siri Eyes Free mode as a dealer installed accessory. Good news to those thinking of buying new cars.

 "Honda recognizes the power of Siri Eyes Free to meet connectivity and convenience needs of its customers in a responsible manner,"  vice president of product planning , Art St Cyr said.
"With technology becoming further integrated into people's lives, we are happy to provide next-generation connectivity and meet our customer's ever-changing needs."Owners can direct Siri to perform a number of specific tasks while they keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Using Eyes Free mode, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further and helps minimize distractions by keeping an iOS device's screen from lighting up.

- Sending text messages and e-mails
- Reading incoming text messages and emails
- Setting up calendar entries, reminders, and alarms
- Checking the weather
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation (when the audio system is set to Bluetooth® Audio or iPod mode)
- Sports scores and stock quotes."
Some features will be
The company will  hold a Google Hangout next week Tuesday at 10am Pacific time. Siri is available on iphones and ipads and requires internet.

Proteas win toss, field in PE

Proteas win toss, field in PE: The Proteas have won the toss and elected to field in the second ODI against Pakistan at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Monday 25 November 2013

Uranium seized in SA, likely from abroad

Uranium seized in SA, likely from abroad: A kilogramme of uranium seized in South Africa as it was allegedly being sold, likely originated from a nuclear enrichment plant outside Africa, the country's nuclear energy agency says.

Friday 15 November 2013

Ex Bafana striker Masinga dies

Ex Bafana striker Masinga dies: Former Bafana Bafana striker Bennett Masinga has passed away after a short illness at the age of 48.

Friday 8 November 2013

France okays home tests for HIV

France okays home tests for HIV: Self-testing HIV kits will go on sale in France next year under a strategy aimed at reducing the spread of the virus causing Aids.