Samsung Electronics is buying automotive electronics-maker Harman International Industries for $8bn (£6.4bn), as it makes a big push into connected car technologies.
Internet-connected cars will improve in-car entertainment, and be able to help with crash alerts and diagnosing engine problems.
It will also be key for driverless technology.
Samsung said automotive electronics was "a strategic priority".
The deal is the biggest overseas purchase made by a South Korean firm, and comes as Samsung is looking to recover from the withdrawal of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.
Something about Samsung connecting cars says "chain lightning" to me.
(Score: 1, Troll) by butthurt on Wednesday November 16 2016, @08:03PM
Here it abbreviates "billion."
https://www.acronymfinder.com/BN.html [acronymfinder.com]