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Ford SYNC Reaches Major Milestone

In the past few years, cars have become more connected at a startling rate. New cars are expected to have voice-recognition, provide GPS navigation, and have entertainment systems that work with the driver’s smartphone or iPod.

One of the first popular car connectivity systems hit a major milestone this week when Ford sold the five-millionth car equipped with the Ford SYNC, a system they developed with Microsoft. The SYNC was first introduced back in 2007. Currently the SYNC system includes GPS navigation, 911 emergency assistance, internet connection, hands-free calling with audible text messages, and an entertainment center complete with eight-inch color touch screen, Bluetooth audio streaming, Audible, and HD Radio.

In a press release from Ford, Vice President of Ford Research and Innovation Paul Mascarenas praised the SYNC, stating, “SYNC has helped us evolve as an automaker, to think and act more like a technology company, with a new level of openness and access that has forever changed how we look at our business and respond to our customers. Ultimately, SYNC embodies what Ford is all about: going further to transform innovative ideas into products that are affordable, attainable, and valuable to millions of people.” He went on to praise Microsoft for their work on the SYNC, citing the system’s ability to upgrade with software updates as the primary reason for its success.

Congratulations to Ford and Microsoft on the success of the SYNC! We at the Approved Loan Store are excited to see what the future holds for car connectivity and “smart cars,” and we appreciate the role that Ford played in paving that future.

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TOMY’s New Car Seat Gives Parents Peace of Mind

For a new parent, safety is of the utmost importance for their child, and when it comes to car safety, it is too easy to make a rookie mistake. Is the car seat installed properly? Will my child stay securely in his or her seat? What if I accidentally leave my child in the car? A new car seat from TOMY, along with an accompanying alert system, wants to help parents keep their child safe and secure in the car.

The First Years IAlert system links the car seat to the parents at all times. When activated, the car seat and child’s current status is displayed on the parents’ smart phone. It measures the child’s temperature and how long they have been sitting in their car seat. Additionally, it sends alerts if the car seat is improperly installed and if the child climbs out of the car seat. This way, the parent always knows what is going on with their child and the car seat, even if the child is alone in the backseat.

I know a lot of young parents, and driving with their child in tow is usually a time-consuming and stressful ordeal. Not only do they have to deal with diaper bags, bottles, and toys, they also have to worry about the car seat coming unloose, their child getting left in the car, or any number of other problems. I love the First Years IAlert because it perfectly fits the parents’ needs, providing an alert if anything is wrong and assuring the parents when everything is perfectly fine.

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