While the new 2014 Toyota cars have a lot to love with their advanced technology and navigation, there is also, very surprisingly, something to hate. This tech comes at a high price: loss of privacy. Toyota knows exactly where you are at every moment of every day — period. Is that what we want? Don’t get me wrong — I have been a big fan of Toyota for many years. It has always been rock solid and very reliable. Toyota cars make driving fun. However, the latest version of its tech often requires a smartphone data plan to work.
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New Car Tech: Smartphones In, Privacy Out
Posted by: Jeff Kagan May 8, 2014 06:39 AMWhile the new 2014 Toyota cars have a lot to love with their advanced technology and navigation, there is also, very surprisingly, something to hate. This tech comes at a high price: loss of privacy. Toyota knows exactly where you are at every moment of every day — period. Is that what we want? Don’t get me wrong — I have been a big fan of Toyota for many years. It has always been rock solid and very reliable. Toyota cars make driving fun. However, the latest version of its tech often requires a smartphone data plan to work.