The firm is testing...
The firm is testing a project called SmartWeb, which allows drivers to ask any question and get an answer in seconds. It"s voice-activated, so responses arrive within moments. The system works by sending the questions wirelessly to a dedicated computer which scours its Internet database and sends the response as synthesised speech. A prototype was unveiled at the CeBIT electronics show in Hanover, Germany last week. "The driver can simply retrieve the information from the device on demand," said Siemens scientist Friedrich Schön.
"I hope that using humour...
"I hope that using humour will make people take a few moments to ensure their car is secure," Dave told us. Messages include: "Warning! Don"t leave valuables on display in your car. And for goodness sake don"t hide them under the seat - that"s the first place they look. They may be thieves - doesn"t make "em thick."