Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving
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Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing MBUX Sound Drive, a feature that syncs music to driving actions, with shutdown set for December 17th. The company plans to offer similar innovative services in the future.
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Mercedes-Benz sent out a notice to customers recently announcing its plans to discontinue MBUX Sound Drive, an interactive audio feature that syncs music to the car's actions. The feature was first announced less than a year ago at CES in partnership with Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am.
Notices went out recently to customers that MBUX Sound Drive would be turned off on December 17th, according to one email obtained by The Verge. "We are working to continue to offer you comparable, innovative services," the automaker said.
The "innovative musical experience" uses sensors and software to link music to driving. Mercedes used composed mu …