If you're a fan of in-car entertainment systems like the Ford Sync, then you will love, and I mean love Mini Connected. Mini Connected is Mini's iPod/iPhone integration system that promises such things as a streaming RSS feed and a customizable playlist to match your current driving style.
Mini Connected will be able to connect to your Apple device and stream music off it to fit your current driving style. Facebook and Twitter will also be supported, although I don't know how safe an "I'm driving!" tweet would be to send.
Mood-Matching Driving Music
Mini Connected Plays Music to Suit Your Driving Style
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Driving Experiences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop car entertainment systems that can personalize music and other features based on the driver's preferences and current driving style.
2. Integrated Smartphone Connectivity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create seamless integration between smartphones and car systems, allowing for customized streaming of music, social media access, and other personalized features.
3. Safety-conscious In-car Technologies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design in-car entertainment systems that prioritize safety by providing limited access to social media and other distractions while driving.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the car entertainment industry by leveraging technology to deliver personalized, connected, and safe driving experiences.
2. Mobile App Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mobile apps that seamlessly integrate with car systems, providing personalized music streaming and social media access for drivers.
3. Automotive Safety - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced safety technologies that prevent distracted driving while still allowing for personalized and connected in-car experiences.