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Devium DASH iPhone Car Stereo
While we’ve seen car stereos designed to hold iPhones in the dash, they’re usually limited to fit only the current generation iPhone only. If you have an Android device or are waiting for the next generation iPhone, you are usually out of luck fitting your current smartphone into products like these. Until now. Introducing the DASH from Devium. Unlike other smartphone [...]
Mobileye 5-Series Preview
We take the open highway for granted, especially when we’re operating a 4000-lb automobile. I don’t think I need to tell anyone that accidents happen every day, many of which are avoidable if today’s drivers paid a bit more attention to the road and not their smartphone or radio. How nice would it be to have a copilot monitoring your driving behavior, and provide you [...]
JBL® MS-2 Plug-and-Play Digital Music Accessory Dramatically Improves Any Car Stereo System
JBL’s Quick, Easy Fix to Car Audio Pump up the volume in any car stereo system with JBL’s MS-2, a groundbreaking car audio accessory that automatically optimizes your car stereo to improve listening experience. The JBL MS-2 uses digital signal processing to create clearer, more powerful sound from existing speakers in any car, making it the perfect iPod, iPhone or Android™ [...]
How Car Gadgets Improve the Landscape of the Auto Industry
The past few years have seen a big influx of car gadgets, and many consumers will not consider even the best looking car if it doesn’t have the gadgets and technology they need. Simply put, people are hooked on gadgets, gizmos and all sorts of tech for their cars and trucks. From music – to Bluetooth – to GPS – to onboard PCs, the automobile’s primary attraction [...]
The Oxygen Audio™ O CAR review
The First Car Radio Specially Built for the iPhone® Now Available in the US If you use your iPhone in the car as your music source like I do, but can’t stand the sub-par bluetooth connection or the entangled cables that pipes your music into your car stereo system, you should look at the Oxygen Audio O Car. This thing has been all over gadget news. Essentially, it turns [...]
TomTom Launches First Nav Device with Apps from Yelp, TripAdvisor, Expedia & Twitter
New Gadgets: The TomTom GO LIVE 1535 has HD Traffic, which is the most accurate reporting available, capturing more of the actual traffic jams than ever before TomTom recently announced the GO LIVE 1535, the world’s first portable navigation device to feature apps from Yelp, TripAdvisor, Expedia and Twitter, all designed for safe use on the road. This is the latest in their line [...]
News from Apple: iPhone 5 coming September; iPad 3 will have better display
Posted by David on June 23, 2011 · 0 Comment
Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 this September, according to reports. The latest specs for the iPhone 5 include a dual-core A5 processor and an 8-megapixel camera. The reports also suggest that Apple is currently testing a new version of the iPad with a higher-resolution display. The report goes on to claim that the resolution on the new iPad Apple is testing is about one-third higher [...]
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Griffin Technology iTrip Auto Universal Plus review (video)
If you’ve never heard of the company Griffin Technology, you’re in for a treat. Found in major retailers like Walmart and Target, Griffin Technology makes and markets products such as cases, chargers, cables, home & car audio for iPhone, mobile devices and PCs. The company began designing and manufacturing technical solutions with an innovative flair in 1992. They’ve since [...]
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SilverCloud GPS Monitoring System review (video)
Real-Time Tracking Technology Made Simple Most people are already familiar with the benefits that GPS navigation systems can provide, helping us locate a friend’s house, local restaurant or the correct way to get from point “A” to point “B”. However, over the past decade there has been a substantial increase in the use of GPS monitoring devices for a variety of applications that include: 1) [...]
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CarCheckup Review (video)
Posted by David on May 15, 2011 · 0 Comment
Some of the most common problems we have with our cars are those issues that could probably have been prevented if we just took some minor care with checking maintenance from time to time. While now there’s an automatic way for you to do that, and you can see it in great detail and brilliant color on your PC. It’s called the CarCheckup, and it’s a small plastic device, made to [...]
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Tata Concept Pixel Car has almost zero-turn capabilities (video)
Posted by David on March 10, 2011 · 0 Comment
The Tata Pixel concept car can perform a u-turn in as little as 3 meters of radius space. How? It sports a prototype transmission called “infinitely variable” that can independently spin each rear wheel in an opposing direction allowing the car to maneuver similar to that of a tank. Even though it looks incredibly like a spaceship, it has some very high tech qualities, namely the tablet [...]
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Parrot Asteroid Integrated Android Car Receiver
Posted by David on January 13, 2011 · 0 Comment
Parrot Asteroid Integrated Android Car Receiver —In 2009 Parrot came out wit their iPhone compatible car receiver, the RKi8400. Now, they’ve announced the Asteroid, a single DIN car receiver running the Android platform. The front panel is composed of a 3.2-inch LCD that is not, from what we can tell, touchscreen compatible, but is controlled by the adjacent buttons and knob. There [...]
Audiovox XM Snap Car Satellite Radio
Posted by David on December 25, 2010 · 0 Comment
Audiovox XM Snap Car Satellite Radio —Those that want a quick solution for car satellite radio need wait no further. Audiovox’s XM Snap is a “snap”, involving nothing more than needing to set up the antenna in your car, and plug the unit into your car’s cigarette lighter. That’s it. Tune into the right station on your car’s radio and you’re good to go. [...]
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Bringrr Phone Finder
Posted by David on December 20, 2010 · 0 Comment
Bringrr Phone Finder —The Bringrr is a small Bluetooth module that lives in the power socket of your car. It senses when you start your car and searches for your phone. If it doesn’t connect to it, it will sound an alert and an LED will blink in Red. Bluetooth enabled Smartphones and most feature phones from 2008 and later will work with the Bringrr. The Bringrr is available now for $29.95. [...]
Oxygen O Series iPhone Dock Car Receiver
Oxygen O Series iPhone Dock Car Receiver –Oxygen Audio offers a car iPhone device that will be shown off at CES 2011 called the O Series. Instead of a built-in faceplate there is a slot/dock where you insert your iPhone and it becomes the sole form of control for the car’s stereo. You can receive handsfree calls, charge your iPhone or even listen to the built-in radio. There is no mention [...]
Google renovates Android Maps with 3D rendering and offline directions
Google renovates Android Maps with 3D rendering and offline directions 3D maps are coming to Android , and maybe iPhone as well. Yesterday, Google unveiled their all new 3D mapping system. It displays maps using something called “dynamic rendering”, and it lets Google render maps in real time. This equates to faster load times, smoother scrolling and a 3D view of buildings that [...]
iLane 7100 Series In-Car Hands-Free Solution
With the iLane 7100 Series In-Car device, you can enjoy hands-free access to on-demand content and smartphone applications like e-mail, SMS messaging, calendar and calling. It’s portable, and is really the first of its kind to do what it does. The iLane reads e-mails out loud and on command, and it allows for access and control of other smartphone applications by [...]
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SeaSucker Auto Bike Mounts
Posted by dnovak on November 16, 2010 · 0 Comment
SeaSucker Auto Bike Mounts use powerful vacuum cups with built-in pumps to stick to your vehicle’s surfaces. Developed initially for diving applications, the automotive racks have been tweaked to offer a variety of bike holding formats. Once you’re done with the rack, just lift up the integrated tabs to release the suction pressure to remove the rack. The various SeaSucker Auto Bike Mount configurations [...]
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Cobra 7750 Platinum 7-inch nav unit for truck drivers
Posted by dnovak on November 9, 2010 · 0 Comment
The Cobra Electronics 7750 Platinum includes a 7-inch screen, 3D maps and 33,000 points of interest targeted at truck drivers and, according to Cobra, the industry’s best last-mile routing. Points of interest include fuel stops, weigh stations, truck-friendly hotels, repair shops. The unit also features hours-of-service logging with tracking of on-duty, off-duty and driving time, along with “Junction [...]
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Google Looking to Change the Face of Transportation
Google is testing robot cars. They’re envisioning “highway trains” to cut the number of road fatalities in half. Cars that can react to real conditions but also access pre-made road maps for the path they’re on. And these are the exact conditions in which the automatic cars have been tested – with police approval, a human passenger ready to override the computer and take control if necessary, [...]
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FOCAL 165KRX2 6.5″ Component Speaker Kit- Cream of the Crop Component Audio
Posted by dnovak on October 2, 2010 · 0 Comment
The 165 KRX2 is a 6.5 inch 2-way speaker kit from the K2 Power line of Focal speakers. They are for those seeking the highest quality of music in their car. Its 2 Ohm impedance gives it 3 dB efficiency, which means it can produce a fuller, lifelike sound from any powered head unit or amplifier. The kit includes Focal’s premium aramid fiber inverted dome tweeter with wave guide that delivers smoothness, [...]
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Rydeen GCOM701 Tablet/GPS Navigation Hybrid Device
Posted by dnovak on September 11, 2010 · 0 Comment
Rydeen Mobile Electronics has teamed up with Marvell to produce the Rydeen GCOM701 – an Android powered 7-inch tablet that is being marketed as a tablet/GPS navigation device hybrid. The GCOM701 features built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a front-facing camera and an internal microphone and speaker, enabling the use of Internet-based communications services such as Skype. You can surf the web, read [...]
Audi A8 Gets Factory Integrated Mobile Hotspot
Posted by dnovak on August 20, 2010 · 0 Comment
Audi’s new luxury sedan, the A8, will be the first vehicle to sport a factory integrated mobile hotspot. Shipping this fall, it will have an SIM adapter capable of connecting up to eight devices via WiFi or Bluetooth. Audi integrates a WLAN module and antenna on the roof, using technology from chip-maker Marvell and Harman Automotive. Marvell has said the technology is optimized for extremely [...]
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Nokia MeeGo In-Car Information System
Posted by dnovak on August 10, 2010 · 0 Comment
A few weeks ago, the GENIVI Alliance decided to use Nokia’s MeeGo as their in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platform. Now there’s a prototype of a MeeGo IVI system, which is currently broadcasting on YouTube. The MeeGo powered system is a full-functioning Linux system with a scrolling touch-interface built on the Xfce4 environment, complete with a shell terminal and file manager. The [...]
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Magellan Debuts Three New eXplorist GPS Receivers
Posted by dnovak on July 27, 2010 · 0 Comment
Magellan introduced three new GPS devices today as part of their Explorist line, with some interactive features perfect for outdoor explorers. In addition to GPS navigation, the Explorist 710, 610 and 510 all take 3.2MP photos that are automatically geotagged for location, which can be viewed on its 3-inch LCD touchscreen. You can also record audio notes on specific locations with the included microphone. [...]
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Sears Introduces GPSMatchmaker.com -GPS Device Finder
Posted by dnovak on July 20, 2010 · 0 Comment
Sears Introduces GPSMatchmaker.com, which allows consumers to find their ideal GPS device based on personal preferences. With summer in full force, many consumers will likely be hitting the highways for family vacations or quick weekend road trips. However, as is the case with most vacations, trip directions often become a factor. For consumers looking to purchase a new GPS device to help them get [...]
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The Really “Smart” Connected Car using LTE Connected Technology
Posted by dnovak on June 30, 2010 · 0 Comment
The LTE Connected Car Concept brings together ideas and technology from a range of companies to boast first-of-its-kind services and functionality including on-demand entertainment, infotainment, diagnostics, navigation and other mobile services made possible by connecting a vehicle to always-on, ultra-fast 4G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. The prototype car, which gives us a glimpse of its possibilities, [...]
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Hyundai Equus Luxary Sedan Includes Apple iPad for its Manual
Posted by dnovak on June 25, 2010 · 0 Comment
Hyundai debuted its most luxurious sedan to date, the Equuis, at the New York Auto Show. The company also made headlines by announcing that its 2011 Equus luxury sedan would come with an iPad to replace its owner’s manual. Not only would the device replace the traditional paperback manual, but it would also serve as a digital liason between the owner and his or her dealership, helping to [...]
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Google Maps Navigation Turn-by-Turn Hits Canada and Europe
Posted by David on June 12, 2010 · 0 Comment
Android users in Canada and Europe can now use Google’s free Google Maps Navigation application in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland. To get Google Maps Navigation 4.2 you’ll need to live in the aforementioned countries and have an Android phone running 1.6 and up. Also announced by Google was the addition of support [...]
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Springteq WeGo in car Heads Up Display Navigator
Posted by dnovak on June 11, 2010 · 0 Comment
Head-up displays (HUDs) first appeared on production vehicles way back in the late 1980’s, and add-on HUDs have been around for some time. Taiwan-based company Springteq says its WeGo HUD Navigator is the first product to integrate GPS satellite navigation and a HUD in an all-in-one design. The device projects navigation information onto the windshield to provide a virtual readout out that appears [...]
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