If youβre so into tech that youβre Pokemon Go-ing right nowβ¦ you might be psyched to learn that thereβs a new car coming soon thatβs so uber-connected itβs been dubbed βthe internet car.β
The brainchild of automaker SAIC, one of Chinaβs big four state-owned automakers, in partnership with e-commerce giant Alibaba, the RX5 SUV features a special version of Alibabaβs YunOS operating system, normally used in everything from smartphones to refrigerators and other smart home appliances.
According to Dr. Wang Jian, chairman of Alibabaβs βTechnology Steering Committee,β what we are creating is not βinternet in the carβ, but a βcar on the internetβ. So what does a car on the internet provide?
Drivers will be able to reserve and pay for parking spaces, fuel, and coffee through Alibabaβs Alipay service, says Tech Crunch. It will also recognize different drivers and make recommendations on music, climate control, and destinations based on past trips.
The RX5 includes three LED screens and space for up to four detachable 360 degree cameras so you can finally safely take that selfie while driving. Finally.
After all this, I gotta sayβ¦ meh. Music recommendations? Selfies? I really just want to get to and from work and not die. Thatβs what I want out of a car.
