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Autobrain review

Autobrain

If you are the parent of a teenager, a baby, or you are concerned about the driving of your elderly parent, the following review will probably be of interest to you. Autobrain has developed a device that you simply plug into your vehicle’s diagnostic port and it transforms your car into a connected smart car.

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SimpleUSB Automotive 12V to USB Adapter Dashcam Installation Kit review

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I have reviewed (more than) my fair share of dashcams and radar detectors over the past few years. All of these devices require power in a relatively inconvenient place in your car. Typically these devices are installed up near your rearview mirror. Few automobiles have a 12V or USB port anywhere near that location. Running

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You can charge two devices, shatter a window, and slice your seat belt all with the Ztylus Stinger

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The Ztylus Stinger looks like a handy gadget for your vehicle because it not only allows you to charge two USB devices at the same time but if you get trapped in your car due to an accident or some other reason, you can use the Stinger to shatter one of your side windows and

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Logitech puts Alexa in your front seat with the ZeroTouch smart car mount

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Ever dream of using Alexa in your car? Now you can with the ZeroTouch smart car mount from Logitech. The ZeroTouch turns your car into a connected car, so you can send text messages, make hands-free calls, get directions and control your music. The new collaboration Β with Logitech and Amazon’s Alexa Service now adds Alexa

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Talelight is a digital bumper sticker for your vehicle

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The Talelight digital bumper sticker is a unique way to let other drivers know what you’re thinking without actually sticking an adhesive image to your car. The Talelight has an 1280 x 320 pixel low power 2 x 8 inch LCD display that has been designed for outdoor use. You can purchase already designed β€œstickers”

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Your car will “think” of things it’s never thunk before with Autobrain

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There’s no need to travel all the way to Oz to get a brain like Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz did. You can turn your β€œunintelligent” car into a smart car just by plugging in Autobrain. If you have a car from 1995 or later, you and your family can benefit from this monitoring

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Roam the country in safety with Roav smart driving system

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Roav may be a weird name, but it could become a household word if accessory maker Anker has its way. Anker’s goal for the Roav smart driving system is to help you drive smarter while keeping you safe using connected devices made for any car. The Dashtop computer, Roav Cam, and Roav Guard monitors the

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VicoVation Vico-MF2 GPS dashcam review

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Last month I reviewed the VicoVation OPIA2, a high end, 2K β€œExtreme” HD, Ultra High Dynamic Range (UHDR) dashcam with a more than solid feature set. The Vico-MF2 is VicoVation’s more moderately priced, mid-range dashcam with the same stellar resolution and more built-in features out of the box for approximately half the price. Let’s see

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Nonda Zus USB car charger and smart car finder review

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Here at the Gadgeteer we review lots of car chargers.Β  I meanΒ lots.Β  All shapes and sizes.Β  But the Nonda Zus car charger is different.Β  We all know how anemic standard car lighter charging ports can be, right?Β  I have long since given up on themΒ and in fact, the last 3 cars I have purchased had

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Star Wars themed air fresheners use the Force to vaporize funky car smells

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Officially licensed by Star Wars and Disney, these Star Wars themed air fresheners have been designed to clip to your car’s air vent slats so air flowing out of the vents and through Darth Vader’s or the Β Stormtrooper’s head will help make any funky smells in your car quickly vanish. Only real Star Wars collectible

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