Waymo Launches Seamless Music Experience in Robotaxis
Waymo now integrates Spotify for a seamless music experience in robotaxis, enhancing rides with personalized playlists and easy streaming.
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Waymo Launches Seamless Music Experience in Robotaxis Waymo Music Experience Transforms Your Robotaxi Ride Riding in a Waymo robotaxi feels like stepping into the future. With 29 external cameras, six radar sensors, and five lidar units working together through advanced AI, the car navigates busy city streets effortlessly. For just $15, passengers can enjoy an autonomous ride that feels almost magical. But for years, one element stood out as surprisingly underwhelming: the music. Image Credits:Maxwell Zeff The Waymo music experience had been limited, frustrating passengers who wanted more than lo-fi beats, smooth jazz, or random K-pop stations. To access anything beyond the default offerings, users had to rely on extra apps and complicated setups, particularly for iPhone users. They needed to download the Google Assistant app, connect it to Spotify, and then issue commands—often encountering delays or unreliable streaming. For a company at the forefront of autonomous technology, this gap in music integration felt oddly outdated. Why Waymo Mu…