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Connected Car Gadgets

The Verizon Hum Car Gadget Lets You Monitor the Vehicle's Speed and Location

— February 18, 2016 — Autos
Hum is a connected car gadget, devised by Verizon, that has recently been updated to appeal to younger drivers. The latest version of the Hum will allow for geo-fencing and speed alert technologies -- this will allow car owners to get a notification on their phone when their vehicle leaves a predetermined, geo-fenced area or indeed when it drives faster than a set speed.

Costing $14.99 a month, the Hum comes with a module that can plug into the vehicle's port and pair up with a companion app that allows for roadside assistance, vehicle tracking and vehicle health monitoring.

This connected car gadget is perfect for parents to monitor the driving habits of their teenage children, because it lets them know when the vehicle strays outside permitted zones or smashes the speed limit.



Trend Themes
1. Connected Car Monitoring - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced monitoring systems that provide real-time alerts on driving behavior and vehicle location.
2. Geo-fencing Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new applications and services that utilize geo-fencing to provide location-based notifications and enhanced security.
3. Smartphone-integrated Vehicle Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate vehicle tracking, health monitoring, and assistance services into smartphone applications for seamless user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative connected car devices and platforms to enhance vehicle safety, security, and owner experience.
2. Internet of Things (iot) - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create IoT solutions that enable seamless connectivity and communication between vehicles, smartphones, and other smart devices.
3. Parental Monitoring Tools - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design advanced monitoring systems and applications for parents to track and manage their teenage drivers' behavior on the road.
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