Microsoft, Renault-Nissan want to stop you getting bored in your driverless car

Microsoft and Renault-Nissan say their in-car productivity tools will make it "easier for people to stay connected to work, entertainment, and social networks". Microsoft and carmaker Renault-Nissan are working on connected car services, including in-car productivity tools, powered by the cloud. The companies said the services will include navigation, predictive maintenance, and vehicle-centric services, remote monitoring of car features, and over-the-air updates using Microsoft's Azure. Driven to distraction: Why IBM's Watson is getting onboard with self-driving vehicles and impatient passengers IBM has teamed up with Local Motors for a new autonomous vehicle. Here's how it will handle difficult passengers - and why you won't be able to buy one.