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GM EV owners, rejoice. CarPlay and Android Auto can now be enabled in your cars with only a $199 one-time device purchase and no subscriptions. This sounds almost too good to be true, considering GM's anti-CarPlay and Android Auto stance announced a few years ago. At that time, General Motors decided to switch to an Android Automotive-based infotainment system in its electric vehicles, blocking…
Android Auto and CarPlay wireless adapters are everywhere you look these days, but Indian company Portronics promises a feature lineup you won't find elsewhere. While I wouldn't go that far, I admit the Tune Prime looks intriguing. Up to a poi... ( continue reading... )
When it's not breaking down its smartwatches, Garmin can do wonderful things. Living proof is the just-announced zumo XT3, the company's most advanced GPS navigator - yes, GPS navigator - for motorcycles. ... ( continue reading... )
As I'm getting closer to my 40th anniversary my views on life have changed quite a bit. These days, time feels like a much more important currency than just money. Some say they're equal, but I disagree. And I'll give you an example on that. I was fortunate enough to have a PC ever since I was seven years now (in the late '90s), way before many of my classmates did. I used it for school projects,…
In the aftermath of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where drivers were forced to withdraw from the race due to the extreme heat, the FIA leapt into action to prevent a repeat from occuring. Their solutions were simple. Cooling vents were added to the car, as well as a special vest to keep the driver cool inside the cockpit. However, the vest has yet to achieve the desired effects and has instead made…
You can't call yourself a diehard Grand Theft Auto fan if you never drove around in a fast car, listening to the radio, and stopping at every traffic light like a good citizen. GTA doesn't always come down to stealing cars, hitting innocent people on the sidewalk, and doing other stuff I can't mention here. Sometimes, cruising in your favorite car and listening to the awesome radio stations…
Audio giants Bowers & Wilkins have just released the new Pi8 McLaren Edition earbuds, set to join the already-available Px8 McLaren Edition and Zeppelin McLaren Edition in a portfolio inspired by their long-standing partnership with the British supercar-maker. The Pi8 McLaren Edition earbuds can be purchased effective immediately in Europe and APAC (Asia-Pacific), with pricing set at 499,…
Rivian refused to offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in its vehicles despite owners starting a petition to get it. So far, there haven't been successful attempts to provide these highly requested functions via workarounds or third-party devices. However, a tech enthusiast promised to deliver a hardware device to enable phone projection and native apps for the Rivian infotainment system. Update…
Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators' latest rig is limited to just 50 units, all featuring an upgraded 49" curved display with a 240Hz refresh rate, a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, a 14th-generation Intel CPU and 32 gb of DDR5 memory. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in April, with each racing simulator costing 58,750 plus tax. After doing some quick math, that comes to roughly…
Portable air pumps are nothing new, and all my previous experiences with these devices prove that sooner or later, you'll still turn to the wired and somewhat outdated gadget your carmaker installed in the trunk because spare tires are too expensive. ( continue reading... )
