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Soon, your car will update just like your apps and other hardware

NEWS – Cars today run on software. Programs control everything from climate control to transmission shifting to air/gas mixture in the engine. Car manufacturers release software updates, just like other hardware manufacturers. I get firmware updates for my Sonos speakers and my Kevo door locks. They are delivered and installed pretty easily. But…for cars, it […]

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Wilson’s new weBoost Drive Reach means no more cellular dead zones on your next road trip

NEWS – Today Wilson Electronics has launched a powerful new in-vehicle signal booster device that has been designed to improve weak cellular signals in cars, trucks, and RVs to provide better connectivity while on the road. The weBoost Drive Reach device is compatible with all mobile phones and wireless carriers in North America and allows

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myGEKOgear OwlScout dual dash cam review

By Mike Dixon / May 20, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear, dash cam / 1 Comment

REVIEW – I’ve reviewed a few dash cams in the past, but this time I tried out the myGEKOgear OwlScout dual dash cam. I’ve reviewed a few dash cams from this company, but none with dual built-in cameras. Let’s see how this one performs. What is it? The myGEKOgear OwlScout dual dash cam is a

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OBDLink MX+ review

By Alex Birch / May 18, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear / 2 Comments

REVIEW – You know how a dealer will tell you what needs to be fixed on your car, and you find yourself scratching your head wondering if any or all of it was really necessary? This little gizmo claims to be able to help you know what’s wrong with your car before you get to

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Taking Rover for a ride? Check out BWOGUE safety harness.

By Brooke Hall / May 10, 2019 / News / Car Gear, Pet Gadgets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Dog is often my copilot. And we’ve tried various ways of strapping her in. I didn’t know canines could get carsick, but my mutt becomes one sick puppy if you put her in a crate or even the backseat of a moving vehicle. Her favorite place is riding shotgun, so we’ve previously used

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VicTsing 10W Qi Wireless Fast Charger Car Mount review

By Jacob Haas / May 6, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Car Gear / Leave a Comment

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REVIEW – One of the joys of getting to review gadgets is being introduced to obscure brands. Sometimes, they really do surprise you — in a good way — like this little Qi Wireless Fast Charger Car Mount (which is the official product name I believe) from a heretofore unknown manufacturer, VicTsing. What is it?

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Z-Edge Z3Pro Dual Lens Car Camera review

By Samuel Pair / May 1, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear, dash cam / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Dash cameras have almost reached “necessity” level these days. I won’t be surprised to see them become standard equipment much the way back up cameras have in the past couple of years. They provide security and protect you in case of an accident or even provide a little entertainment should something odd happen

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WeBoost Drive Sleek cellular signal booster review

By Alex Birch / April 27, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Remember phone calls? With so much email, text and work messaging, many of us make far fewer calls than we used to. If you’re a car commuter however, you likely take a few conference calls while driving or even just rely on one of the hands-free assistants who all require connectivity for responding

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ROBOQI Self Gripping Fast Wireless Car Charger review

By Julian Perry / April 18, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Car Gear, Device mount / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Late last year, I tested and reviewed a car cell phone mount with wireless charging, and I was very happy with the functionality and the with the product overall. That device remained in my truck and was used daily, but about a month ago it just stopped charging and the clamping arms no longer

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ANCEL AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader review

By Julian Perry / April 11, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear / 1 Comment

REVIEW – While I am not a mechanic, I am quite handy as a jack of all trades, and over the years I have tinkered with many of the used vehicles that I owned before I started to lease new vehicles. I was always interested in the devices that I would see at the mechanic

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RESCUE A6 Emergency 6-In-1 Tool is a convenient life saver

By Samuel Pair / April 2, 2019 / News / Car Gear, Personal Safety / 2 Comments

NEWS – I’m typically pretty skeptical about all-in-one tools designed for emergencies because I’ve found that in most emergencies I don’t have any tools near me that would do any good. Also, not many of these devices really catch my attention for car-related uses as most of my tools just float around the inside of

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Keep your head up and be safe with Hudway Drive

By Julian Perry / March 28, 2019 / News / Car Gear, Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

CROWDFUNDING NEWS – These days we live in a world that is dominated by technology that has found its way into just about every area of our lives. One of the most popular devices is our addictive smartphone and in recent years it has been blamed for many vehicle-related accidents. Despite the integration of smartphones

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FIXD Automotive puts a VIZR heads up display in your car

By Erik Faust / March 19, 2019 / News / Car Gear / 5 Comments

NEWS – Many new cars come with a heads up display built into the top of the dashboard. What do you do if you don’t have that option on your new car, or have an older car? Enter the VIZR, a smartphone adapter that creates a virtual display using your phone and an app to

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Miccus Swivel Jack RTX review

By Brooke Hall / March 4, 2019 / Reviews / Audio gear, Car Gear / 3 Comments

REVIEW – My niece just got her drivers license but her car stereo doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth. The Miccus Swivel Jack RTX device is a perfect solution for her. She just needs to plug it into her car’s aux connection to pair with her phone. Or if her sister or boyfriend wants to switch to

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Garmin Speak Plus Dash Cam connects you to Alexa and gives you additional safety

By Samuel Pair / February 5, 2019 / News / Car Gear, dash cam / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Today’s new cars are coming equipped with more and more safety features and applications that work hand-in-hand with our cellphones. However, this doesn’t do much for those of us driving older model cars that did not come with now standard safety enhancements. Garmin has set out to help those of us who would

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Tech Armor Wireless Charging Car Vent Mount review

By Joe Porletto / January 30, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear, Device mount / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – As I detailed in my recent review of the expensive and functional Naztech MagBuddy Wireless Charger, most newer cell phones are able to be charged wirelessly and there are a growing number of options on the accessory market these days. Following up with that review comes my experience using the slightly more affordable

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Naztech MagBuddy Wireless Chargers review

By Joe Porletto / January 27, 2019 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Car Gear, Device mount, Qi / 1 Comment

REVIEW – With Google’s Pixel line finally joining the party, most of the latest cellphones now utilize wireless charging This option can be both convenient and frustrating, but it has most certainly meant a boon for accessory makers. Dozens of new wireless charger options are now available and the list grows longer every day. Naztech

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Audew HD Vehicle DVR review

By Lynn Lopez / January 24, 2019 / Reviews / Car Gear, dash cam / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – In an effort to find a reasonably priced dash cam that does not have a bunch of extra stuff that I do not need AND performs well, I volunteered to review the Audew HD Vehicle DVR. Audew is a Chinese manufacturer that makes quite a few products across many product lines and sells

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IQAir Atem Car air purifier review

By Julian Perry / January 15, 2019 / Reviews / Air Filtration, Car Gear / 5 Comments

REVIEW – With my family, it is all about air purifiers to help us with our allergies. We are doing pretty well with in-home air purifiers, but until now I have never been able to try an air purifier in my car. Usually, when I am in my car, I become very aware that I am continuously

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The new PureGear PureCam is a dash cam with every feature you’ll ever need

By Julie Strietelmeier / January 7, 2019 / News / Car Gear, dash cam / 2 Comments

NEWS – PureGear has announced a the PureCam Connected Car Security System 4G LTE Dual Lens Dash Cam at CES in Las Vegas Nevada. This new dash cam includes a variety of premium features that make it a powerful car accessory that you can use to record your travels and get you out of a

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