On Friday, Volkswagen’s American division announced that it had joined forces with Google to develop an in-car navigation system, Reuters reports. The system will be based on Google’s satellite mapping service, Google Earth, and will offer a three dimensional display that allows users to recognize their positions amongst surrounding topography, Reuters reports.Volkswagen and Google are currently developing the system with the assistance of graphics chipmaker, Nvidia, Reuters reports, though spokespeople from the German auto giant did not confirm the technology would be used in its vehicles. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe Volkswagen is also working on a number of additional features, like personalized system information updates. The prototype was showcased in January at Las Vegas’ International Consumer Electronics Show.Google Earth was first introduced last June, and since its inception, the system has garnered International controversy from a wide array of governments, such as India’s and South Korea’s, because of its capability to provide detailed aerial images of landmarks, like airports. Go here for all the latest CIO News Alerts. Related content feature Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat A cryptographically relevant quantum computer will put everyday online transactions at risk. Mastercard is preparing for such an eventuality — today. By Poornima Apte Sep 22, 2023 6 mins CIO 100 CIO 100 CIO 100 feature 9 famous analytics and AI disasters Insights from data and machine learning algorithms can be invaluable, but mistakes can cost you reputation, revenue, or even lives. These high-profile analytics and AI blunders illustrate what can go wrong. By Thor Olavsrud Sep 22, 2023 13 mins Technology Industry Generative AI Machine Learning feature Top 15 data management platforms available today Data management platforms (DMPs) help organizations collect and manage data from a wide array of sources — and are becoming increasingly important for customer-centric sales and marketing campaigns. By Peter Wayner Sep 22, 2023 10 mins Marketing Software Data Management opinion Four questions for a casino InfoSec director By Beth Kormanik Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Events Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe