Gadgets

Audi A8 Debuts First Factory-Installed Wireless Access in a Car

24 May 2010, 08:50 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German manufacturer Audi had recently announced it has expanded the optional features on the new Audi A8, which has become the first car in the world to offer an optional factory-installed WLAN hots...

smart fortwo Owners Get iPhone MusicID-Stream Tech

24 May 2010, 08:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Digital media industry pioneer Gracenote announced today it has launched a new smart drive app for the iPhone for smart fortwo owners. Dubbed MusicID-Stream, the new technology represents the world&...

Racing Drivers' Voices for TomTom

20 May 2010, 09:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After earlier this month navigation solution provider brought back to life Star Wars characters, to be used as voice on the nav-systems, a new set of voices has been announced yesterday. This time, ...

BlueAnt S4 Voice Controlled Car Speaker Unveiled

19 May 2010, 14:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new product from BlueAnt is now ready to take over the market lead in its segment, as it is the first true hands-free, voice-controlled Bluetooth car speakerphone, as the manufacturer likes to say...

Symbio Launches IVI

18 May 2010, 14:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Product solutions development provider Symbio announced today the introduction of the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) services, as well as its adherence to the GENIVI Alliance. Symbio's IVI will ...

Nokia Phones Connect with Harman Infotainment

18 May 2010, 07:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Automotive infotainment supplier Harman and Finnish cell phone manufacturer Nokia announced today they have partnered for the creation of new ways to integrate smartphones into in-vehicle infotainme...

Google Tech for Chevy Volt

18 May 2010, 06:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The integration of the IT and automotive worlds will get an extra boost from Google and GM's OnStar, who are currently researching ways to integrate technologies and applications developed by t...

Bell & Ross Limited Edition Wristwatches from Infiniti

11 May 2010, 12:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese luxury car manufacturer Infiniti today announced availability of the Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti wristwatch, engineered by the Swiss specialist watchmaker Bell &...

GM Negociating with Google to Develop Ford/Microsoft SYNC Rival

11 May 2010, 10:12 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / General Motors is negotiating with Internet search giant and new smartphone marketer Google to develop in-car telematics able to compete with Ford and Microsoft's Sync/MyFord systems, according...

TomTom Introduces New Portable Navigation Devices

11 May 2010, 08:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / TomTom, one of the top providers of location and navigation solutions worldwide is introducing two new model ranges to its portable navigation line, the XL 350 and the XXL 550 series. The ranges ...

New Lotus Racing Merchandise Available

10 May 2010, 06:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Lotus Racing recently unveiled its new range of clothing and accessories, mostly replicas of the ones worn by team members. Fans will be glad to hear these products are already available at the team...

Big Brother Leaves: Arizona Removes Speed Cameras

9 May 2010, 11:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Joy and happiness in Arizona, as state authorities decided to eliminate highway speed cameras starting this July. The reason behind this decision is somewhat unclear, but it seems like the cameras w...

MINI Countryman Getaway Package Released

8 May 2010, 09:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Since the warm weather seems to be on the right track, more and more people look to spend as much time as possible in the middle of nature. This is why car manufacturer MINI thought it was the perfe...

Darth Vader Voice for TomTom [Making-Of Video]

5 May 2010, 08:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / How would you feel if you were driving down any given road, and at one point your navigation system goes: "Turn left you must..." Pretty neat, huh? Well, it's now possible, thanks to ...

New iPhone App for Auto Insurance Customers

4 May 2010, 13:33 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / The Hartford Financial Services Group today announced the launch of an iPhone application which provides quick access to checklists, emergency phone numbers and claims reporting features for auto in...

Audi Launches New Mobile Portal for Cell Phones

4 May 2010, 07:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German carmaker Audi decided it was time to expand its web presence by launching a new mobile portal that can be reached by users via any Internet-capable cell phone on http://m.audi.de. Aside from ...

CoPilot Live GPS Nav App Now on iPad 3G

30 Apr 2010, 08:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The iPad fever made ALK Technologies develop the GPS navigation and trip planning app CoPilot Live HD specifically for 3G models of Apple's gadget. Street maps are stored on the device and full...

Parrot PS7-Aux Car Kit Now Available

29 Apr 2010, 10:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Wireless mobile phone devices manufacturer Parrot yesterday introduced a new addition to its ProSeries product range, namely the PS7-Aux. Specifically, the hands-free car kit is addressed to automot...

Lexus Previews Hybrid Bicycle Concept

28 Apr 2010, 14:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Leaving the four-wheeled work aside a bit, luxury manufacturer Lexus recently presented the Hybrid Bicycle concept, which stays true to the carmaker’s design language. Lexus has brought what i...

IMS Prompt System for Car Hire Industry Now Available

28 Apr 2010, 12:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) today launched a voice activated dispatch solution, which enables drivers to communicate with dispatch centers through a hands-free device. The product was crea...