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24 alternatives to a16z - When Software Eats Cars

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. a16z - When Software Eats Cars launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   a16z - The Future of Software Development▲63

   The supply and demand of software eating the world

   2016 · feeds.soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   a16z - Making the Most of the Data that Matters▲58

   Data is the future but harnessing it is hard

   2016 · feeds.soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ZINC▲68

   Platform for the Internet of Cars

   2015 · developer.zubie.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Carbide▲164

   A new kind of programming environment

   2016 · alpha.trycarbide.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   a16z - Money, risk, and software▲66

   a16z introduces its newest GP, Alex Rampell

   2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Merecedes Benz F015▲84

   Autonomous vehicle research car

   2015 · mercedes-benz.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Microsoft Garage ▲84

   Early access to projects as they come to life

   2014 · casoneroutegold-prod-bggfgca0dkaag8a8.b01.azurefd.net · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Metal▲139

   AI-driven operating system for raising venture rounds

   Jul 2026 · metal.so · its alternatives →

9. 9
   a16z podcast - What comes after the smartphone?▲96

   a16z’s Benedict Evans & Steven Sinofsky discuss 💻📲-->❓

   2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    a16z Podcast: Software Programs the World▲74

    Why simulations matter

    2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Zazu▲193

    Open source launcher, an alternative to Alfred

    2017 · zazuapp.org · its alternatives →

12. 12
    To Be Continuous - 12: The clash in OSS economics▲53

    Developers want $$ but everyone else wants free software...

    2016 · heavybit.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Bike Shed - #32: Bug For Bug Compatibility▲55

    Microsoft's interest in open source and Sean's progress imp…

    2015 · bikeshed.thoughtbot.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Maven Drive▲90

    Car sharing service offered by General Motors

    2016 · mavendrive.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Too Embarrassed to Ask - Drones, Detroit and Dash w/ Steven Sinofsky ▲63

    How drones and cars are driving the future of tech?

    2016 · recode.net · its alternatives →

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    I made a Raspberry with Qwen my local car AI▲146

    Found that you can actually run a 35B Qwen model on a Pi with very impressive intelligence and stability. Built connectors for car ODB to read all about car internals, and manufacturer's cloud service for stuff like changing AC or opening/ locking doors. Gave it info such as the full car manual. And then hooked it up with my other agents in our discussion room! So now it can answer car questions such as "when should I add oil and what kind of oil?" and help you fully offline, and when online talk with the agent family that includes all the most powerful models so they know how the car…

    Aug 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Xbrain▲71

    Cloud-based Artificial Intelligence platform for cars

    2014 · xbrain.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Ideas Are Worthless – Everything Is Dying▲83

    Code that deploys automatically and who took a chance on us

    2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    a16z - Apple and Google Won the Mobile OS War, But a New War Has Already Begun▲72

    How will value be discover & delivered on the📱of the future

    2015 · ben-evans.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Bytes: Fiixing the broken auto repair industry w/ Khallil Mangalji, CTO, Fiix▲56

    Building a marketplace startup in an unconventional way

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    AG Drive▲71

    A gorgeous futuristic racer

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Evolve My Car▲58

    Are you ready to perfect online competitive races?

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Open Source Vehicle▲81

    A production ready, roadworthy, open source car

    2014 · osvehicle.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Zuznow▲71

    Auto conversion of enterprise web apps into mobile apps

    2014 · zuznow.com · its alternatives →

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