Your Car Can Now Help You With Work Or Chores

Big news for anyone with an iPhone and a car that supports Apple CarPlay: those clever AI chatbots you might use on your phone or computer are now popping up directly on your car's screen. We're talking about popular programs like ChatGPT and Claude, which can answer questions, draft messages, and even help you brainstorm.

This means you can now safely ask your car for directions, dictate a shopping list, or even get help writing a quick email while keeping your eyes on the road. Imagine you're stuck in traffic on the Pacific Motorway; instead of fumbling with your phone, you can simply ask your car's AI to look up opening hours for a store or dictate a reminder for later. It's all about making your time behind the wheel a bit more productive, or at least less stressful.

For small business owners, this could be a real game-changer. Driving between jobs or client meetings can often feel like wasted time. Now, you could use this hands-free tech to quickly check inventory, draft a response to a customer, or plan your next few tasks. It's like having a very smart, tireless assistant right there in your passenger seat, ready to help with a simple voice command.

Of course, staying safe on the road is always the top priority. The beauty of CarPlay is that it's designed to minimise distractions, and these AI apps are integrated in a way that uses voice commands, so you don't need to look away from the road. It’s important to remember that while convenient, it’s still best to keep complex tasks for when you’re parked safely.