Mercedes-Benz adds Teams call feature in cars, No thanks, says Internet
But before you panic, there's a limit: the app will automatically switch off the meeting video stream the moment the camera is activated, which would ensure drivers aren't distracted by shared screens or slides. The feature will only function within safety laws in respective countries, the company said.The step, intended to enhance productivity, has now triggered a meme fest online.Calling it a 'new standard for in-car productivity,' Mercedes said the feature will roll out this summer with its MB.OS-powered fourth-generation MBUX in the all-new CLA. The company will also be the first to natively integrate Microsoft Intune, a device and app management tool, and plans to bring Microsoft 365 Copilot into its vehicles in the future.But while Mercedes sees a future of mobile workstations, several users on X couldn't help but poke fun at the idea.'Why would I want Microsoft Teams in my Mercedes? That's what texting is for,' a user posted.Another user quipped, 'Can't wait for Microsoft Teams integration in Mercedes cars. I don't use Teams at work. And I don't own a Merc either.'One of the users even shared a meme of a baby running away with the caption, 'Was about to buy a Mercedes until you said Microsoft Teams.'Was about to buy a Mercedes until you said Microsoft Teams. pic.twitter.com/YRCwdO6eBb— HODLcentral (@HODLCentral) July 25, 2025Then came the food analogy. 'Let's just combine Microsoft Teams with a Mercedes-Benz,' a user wrote, alongside an image of a pizza topped with chicken on one side and chocolate gems on the other.While Mercedes-Benz is confident about transforming the car into a smart office, the internet made it clear that just because you can work from your car, it doesn't mean you should.- EndsMust Watch
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