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At CES, both Ford and Volkswagen announced that their cars would integrate Alexa for weather updates, navigation and more. According to CJ Frost, principal architect solutions and automotive lead at Amazon, the car industry is moving into a mobility space. The idea isn't restricted to the ride anymore; it encompasses a journey that starts before you even get in the car. With the right skills built into the voice service, you can start a conversation with Alexa about the state of your car (is there enough fuel, is it locked, etc.) before you leave the house. It can also pull...

Where's has Marv Been Lately. Marv is that FReeper out there who always seems to know when a post has been posted twice, the guy that keeps newbies and seasoned FReepers on their toes when they lazily post something that.... Has already been posted. Perhaps we are all doing a better job or perhaps Marv is simply taking a rest. No matter, to the Marv's of the world, we know, it's a lonely world but someone's got to do it. Thanks for keeping FR in such good order.