Chrysler will debut eight ultra-customized Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show, the annual showcase of technology, trends and products representing the $36.7 billion automotive parts and accessories industry.

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Watching videos on portable video players is so old school. We bet you didn't know that, did you? Yes, all the cool kids will soon watch their movies and music videos through their eye glasses, thanks to products like MyVu's Personal Media Viewer. A number of similar products showed up last year, but they are now just starting to shine in quality.

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Ford is placing a non-trivial amount of hope on a product that it has developed in concert with Microsoft, a communications and entertainment system called "Sync," which is labeled "Powered by Microsoft," indicating the power of a brand more associated with X-Boxes than MKXs.

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It's "bread and butter" time at Ford this year, as it makes major changes to one of its most important products, the popular Ford Focus. ... But by far the most important interior feature for Focus -- as well as for a number of other ford products -- will be the new "Sync" system. It's a cutting-edge way to use cell phones and media players inside a vehicle. ... Sync hosts nearly all media players, including iPods, all MP3 players with "Plays for Sure" technology, and Microsoft's new music player, Zune.

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At least one manufacturer has recognized that there are MP3 players out there that aren't the iPod, with the announcement of a Zune dock.

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The auto company joins with Microsoft to offer a voice-activated music-selection and text-messaging system. Digital music, Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, text messages you can hear -- all in one integrated package.

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"Home friendly" digital music systems for iPod, Zune or any other MP3 player.

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Tell the car what you want to hear, and it pulls it up. Then, scroll through the songs using the keys on your steering wheel. The song and artist information appears on a little screen on your dashboard. No fiddling with your music device - you're literally talking to your iPod or Zune.

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Ford says Sync integrates iPod, Zune, "Plays for Sure" music players, and most USB drives into a car's entertainment system. It reportedly offers voice-activated music browsing, USB device charging, and stereo Bluetooth streaming.

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