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Cadillac Cue Hands On For more tech goodness, check us out at: www.technobuffalo.com Follow Us on Twitter www.twitter.com Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Check Us Out on Google + tchno.be Up until the release of the highly intuitive Cadillac Cue driver user interface, automobile dashboard technology had been quite lackluster. Resistive screens, reliance on too many menus, and limited compatibility with peripherals are a few primary illnesses that have been plaguing the auto industry for years. But as the latest technology continues to barrel toward the automotive industry at a colossal rate of speed, we’re bound to see substantial changes in how we interact with our vehicles. Cadillac invited me out to San Diego to demo their new Cue interface, and it was a substantially advanced experience compared to what I just went through on the Chevy Volt. 2012-Cadillac-CUE-008The Cadillac Cue driver interface is not just a fancy duo of capacitive touch screens that offer the ability to pinch and zoom, flick and tap. The 8-inch center stack LCD display features haptic feedback and has a 24-bit color depth and 1000 nit brightness, which is double that of an iPad 2. The 12.3-inch reconfigurable gauge cluster can be controlled via a joystick located on the steering wheel in order to toggle readouts for fuel levels and speed, navigation, phone and entertainment. These screens were tested to withstand temperatures that dip down to -40 Fahrenheit. The finalized software will allow …

Cadillac unveiled the 2013 XTS today, the newest addition to the Cadillac luxury sedan lineup. It arrives in showrooms in US and Canadian showrooms in the spring of 2012 as the most technologically advanced production car in the brand’s history. Positioned directly above the centerpiece CTS family in Cadillac’s revamped lineup, the new XTS features a 3.6L direct injection engine and advanced all-wheel drive system, marking a shift to more-efficient performance in a spacious luxury sedan. Cadillac CUE is the highly customizable user interface that exemplifies XTS’ blend of advanced technology and artistic design. The heart of CUE, which stands for Cadillac User Experience, is the standard eight-inch (203 mm) screen in the “center stack,” the faceplate below the screen and the steering wheel controls. CUE features several industry firsts, including capacitive-touch control with proximity sensing, gesture recognition and natural voice recognition. Available exclusively on the XTS is the 12.3-inch (312 mm) reconfigurable cluster. It features vibrant graphic displays showcased among four driver-selectable themes, ranging from minimal to extensive information. And while it is the prominent element in the XTS’ technological character, CUE is part of a more comprehensive and layered approach to the car’s design, capabilities and performance.

Cadillac gave us a sneak peak at their new CUE system. It stands for Cadillac User Experience, and it consists of a few things, all based around a better user experience and at the same time keeping you safe while still using technology (like your mobile phone). Please comment and participate! Here’s where you can find us: Host, Cali Lewis www.twitter.com www.facebook.com Geek Beat: www.geekbeat.tv http www.facebook.com

Introducing CUE, a comprehensive in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive interior design with unparalleled levels of customized in-vehicle connectivity. CUE will debut in 2012 in the Cadillac XTS and ATS luxury sedans and SRX luxury crossover. Visit www.cadillac.com today!