Garmin’s Speak puts Alexa-powered navigation in your car

Mobile navigation device company Garmin has announced a new speaker that includes

integration with Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa. It’s the first product to give Alexa mapping capabilities, which is one of the things that other in-car Alexa solutions (such as those from Ford) have been missing. The device is compact, measuring 1.5 inches with an LED light ring and an OLED display that has four arrows to help guide the driver to the correct lane while on the road. It also features spoken turn-by-turn directions. With the Alexa integration, users can ask for news briefings, weather forecasts, traffic updates, and sports results, and also works with Skills — Alexa’s voice-activated apps. You can also use the device to remotely access smart appliances in your house, like lights, locks, and thermostats. “Our vision is that the Alexa service will be everywhere our customers want it, including inside the car,” said Ned Curic, vice president of automotive at Amazon Alexa in a statement.                                                                                                     https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/10/17/16481284/garmin-speak-amazon-alexa-car