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We decided 2025 was the perfect time to take advantage of this collective expertise and create a podcast series for all to hear. We are launching a new podcast called “Always Ready” for automotive engineering and product management pros and enthusiasts. The name of the new podcast is reflective of our mantra – creating products that are ready to be used with today’s vehicles without extensive one-off development work.

A gathering like CES brings together the sharpest minds from around the world to pioneer the future. To kick-start the podcast, we used the CES 2025 gathering to interview these experts on the latest innovations.

Podcast episodes are published as audio and video content. This is just the beginning of our exciting new podcast series!

HARMAN Automotive – Always Ready

In our new Always Ready podcast, recognized host Oisin Lunny takes a deep dive into the latest technology with the best and brightest HARMAN Automotive leaders. Together, they explore the newest Consumer Experiences. Automotive Grade. This exciting new series includes episodes focused on distinct product news from HARMAN Automotive. We invite you to listen in as our pros discuss the newest products and technology driving the in-cabin experience. 

Ready Products. Ready Now.

Learn about the new developments in our Ready Connect product from Dr. Toshi Nakanishi, Director of Product Management, in Episode 5. “We did extensive market study to understand what feature and performance is needed for TCU telematics control unit products,” explains Nakanishi. The upgradable product supports everything from 4G to 5G and even cellular V2X – all in the same form factor, he notes.

Or, discover our Mood Wave technology that generates new music on the fly – and Aura lighting that dances to the music in Episodes 1 and 3. “It's about, yes, taking great sound as our foundation, but building all those other sensory layers…not just sound, but light, design, movement, all these things to kind of tickle all of your senses,” notes Riley Winton, Senior Manager UX Architect.

Interested in the latest in-vehicle display technology? Learn how Ready Vision QVUE transforms the windshield to deliver critical information and how Samsung Neo QLED is powering amazing optical performance on the road – in Episodes 2 and 4. “We're super excited to announce that our Ready Display will be the first in the industry to be HDR10+ certified,” comments Shilpa Dely, VP of the Ready Display product, in Episode 4.

Hear how cars can now evolve like smartphones with Ready Upgrade in Episode 6. “If you wanted, you could take your phone out of your pocket and download 10 new experiences right now. That doesn't exist in the automotive industry and that's what we are changing with Ready Upgrade,” explains Mike Won, Head of Software Product Management.

The first six episodes have just dropped – you can listen to them here and on your favorite podcast channel. Watch the full videos or listen to the audio on our YouTube channel.

The First Six Episodes

Ep. 1 The Digital Drive: Elevating the In-Car Experience with Shailesh Ingale

Ep. 2 Eyes on the Road: Balancing Awareness and Avoiding Distraction with Khader Hussain 

Ep. 3 From Beats to Brilliance: Amplifying In-Car Sound with Light and Mood with Riley Winton

Ep. 4 Crystal Clear: Elevating In-Car Displays with Samsung Neo QLED with Shilpa Dely

Ep. 5 From Road to Satellite: The Next Era of Vehicle Communication with Dr. Toshi Nakanishi

Ep. 6  The Road to Innovation: Cars That Evolve Like Smartphones with Mike Won

Stay tuned here and on HARMAN Automotive LinkedIn and YouTube channels for exclusive content and updates on the Always Ready podcast series including when the next six episodes will drop!  Or, visit car.harman.com/always-ready-podcast for the latest episodes today.