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“When you can’t be with them…” is the tag line for the SafeDriver monitoring device from Lemur Monitors. Some might say “Or when you can’t trust them,”…either way, the SafeDriver wireless monitoring device is a sweet little “don’t even think about it” mechanism for that new driver in the household. The second in a series […]
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Scosche has announced the motorMOUTH II, plug and play Bluetooth handsfree car kit and streaming audio receiver. This is a compact device that plugs directly into the front Aux-in/MP3 jack on your car’s stereo. If you don’t have a front jack, Scosche provides a relocation cable along with a Y adapter for users that prefer
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We all know that making and answering calls with a mobile phone while driving distracts you from the task at hand – actually driving the vehicle. Solutions to this problem include various hands-free systems like Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones. Plantronics has just introduced a new addition to the last category. It’s the K100 Bluetooth in-car
Plantronics introduces the K100 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone Read More
I drive a 2006 Mazda 3 5 Door and love it except for two things. The A/C is crappy and so is the stock stereo. I keep toying with the idea of replacing the stereo and these new Sony Xplod in-dash units might make me finally pull the trigger. Sony has introduced 4 different radios
Sony Announces New Xplod In-Dash Car Stereos Designed For Connectivity and Customization Read More
I don’t think I have to tell anyone reading this that gas prices suck. And they’re making me motion sick as well. Up and down, up and down, up and down. What was $2.89 a gallon when I headed out one day could be $2.67 two days later. Just yesterday, we left our small hamlet
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Seems like many accessories you buy work for only one device, and you have to buy all new accessories when you change devices. Kensington is eliminating that need by offering some universal smartphone accessories. The Pocket Battery for Smartphones (center, $39.99) is a rechargable battery pack that can extend your battery life by up to
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This Scosche wireless RF remote works with any iPod with dock connector. The control unit straps to your car’s steering wheel, and there’s a receiver that plugs into the dock connector on your iPod. The unit works over a distance of 100 feet to control track, volume, play/pause, playlist and shuffle. The receiver has a pass-through
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If you have an older car stereo, you probably can’t connect your iPod directly to it. You can buy those FM transmitters for your car, but those aren’t going to work well if you live in an area with a lot of FM stations crowding the dial. If you have a cassette deck in your
iDeck Integrated Car Cassette Adapter for iPod Read More
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of the Check Engine Light (CEL) in your car come on then you are stuck there wondering what the heck is wrong. You could take your car to your dealership or even to an auto parts store but you don’t even know if your car can make it that
Starting in 2011, OnStar will begin offering a smartphone application at no extra cost as part of their basic subscription plan for all GM brands. Smartphone users will be able to use many of OnStar’s features right from their phone. Some of those features include the ability to remotely start their vehicle, activate horn and
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Some cars today come with tire pressure monitoring systems so you can easily see if your tires are properly inflated. If your car doesn’t have this system, you can add it with the TireMinder wireless tire pressure monitor from The Sharper Image. The system consists of four wireless transmitters that act as valve stem caps,
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The FuelDoctor FD-47 is a device that can help increase fuel economy by conditioning electrical signals (e.g., aberrant noise, harmonics, spikes). It consists of a set of electronics filters encapsulated in a shell that is inserted into the cigarette lighter of the car. The concept is sound: filter out transient spikes and help the electronic
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The HomeRight Iconic Clean Washing System is a large blue canister that takes your tap water and turns it into de-ionized (DI) water. The canister has a 20 foot hose with a soft bristle brush attached, and a three way (Off – Bypass – DI) switch on the end. You’re supposed to be able to
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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NAVTEQ. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost the middle of June, which means most, if not all kids are out of school for the summer and it’s time for an epic family vacation. If your family is planning to spend any part of
It’s Road Trip Season – Make Sure your GPS has the Latest Maps Read More
I’m a big fan of the Moshi voice controlled alarm clock and now they are offering a voice controlled Bluetooth car speakerphone. Just say “Hello Moshi” to activate 13 voice control commands that allow you to set up five speed dials, ask for a list of commands, call back the last incoming call, check the
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The Hands-Free Mount from Solutions lets you mount your electronics in your car without sticking them on the windshield or setting them on the dash. The mount fits into the slot for the CD player, but it doesn’t interfere with playing your CDs. The device holder is adjustable to hold most things from phones and
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CarCheckup is an automotive information system that can be used to monitor driver performance as well as tell you in plain English why your check engine light is on. While plugged in to the OBDII port, it records telemetry like speed, RPM, hard braking, hard acceleration, miles traveled, average speed and more. To read the
Find Out What that Check Engine Light Means with the CarCheckup Read More
ProClip is known for making mounting brackets and device holders that allow you to install holders for cell phones, GPS units, etc. in your car without damaging your dashboard and without using suction cups. ProClip has announced a line of holders for the Apple iPad. You can mount the iPad on your dash – where hopefully
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Today Ford is announcing an innovative new SYNC feature called AppLink, which will make Ford the first automaker to be able to voice control smartphone apps inside the car. The first application partners are Pandora internet radio, Stitcher “smart” radio, and OpenBeak which is a Twitter client. Ford is also announcing the first phase in
2011 Ford Fiesta to Receive New SYNC AppLink Capability Read More
The reVIVE II Dual USB Car Charger from Scosche allows you to charge your iPad and another device while travelling by car. The reVIVE II has a 2.1A USB port for charging your iPad. There’s also a second 1A USB port to charge another device simulataneously. The reVIVE II Dual USB Car Charger is $24.99
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