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New Vehicle Technology Aims to Keep Us Safer
Over 180,000 road accidents occur in the UK per year, a stark reminder that the activity most of us do each day can turn dangerous in the blink of an eye. This high number of accidents are causing car manufacturers to use technology to develop new ways to keep us safe when behind the wheel. Through the use of sensors, traction control, and even 360-degree camera equipment – cars are increasi...[Read More]
Review: Audew Double Cylinder Portable Air Compressor
Powered from the car’s cigarette lighter socket, I find having an air compressor like this new model from Audew really handy to have stored in the boot (trunk) of my car. Not only is it useful for checking and keeping your car’s tyres at the recommended pressure, but if you get a slow puncture then it can pump enough air in to get you to the tyre repair centre without having to change the tyre. I ...[Read More]
Review: Audew TD-02 Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver
The TD-02 is a small square adapter that connects with your wired audio device, allowing it to transmit or receive wireless Bluetooth V4.1 audio. It comes in a small cardboard box with a user manual and no less than 4 cables. The USB power cable plugs into a Micro USB socket to charge the internal 450mA battery. The rest of the cables are for your audio connection – 3.5mm and RCA for analogu...[Read More]
Audew Waterproof / Ultraviolet-Proof Car Cover
If you’re looking to protect your saloon / sedan car from the elements, this solution from Audew has you covered. The 190T polyester car cover comes folded up inside a handy drawstring carry bag. On the outside it has a camouflage design, while the inside has a reflective silver coating to reflect heat. The cover is fairly large since it has been designed to completely cover your saloon / se...[Read More]
Review: Aukey CC-S1 2-Port 4.8A USB Car Charger
Currently selling for a penny under $9 / £7, this is an inexpensive option for adding a couple of USB charging ports to your car. The other major selling point is it’s compact size which allow the ports to sit flush with your car’s console. It comes with a small instruction leaflet inside Aukey’s no-frills packaging. Overall it seems well made with a shell made from shiny black p...[Read More]
Review: Audew 13800mAh Jump Starter / Power Bank
There are loads of external batteries available that allow us to extend our gadget usage time, but this model can also give a drained car battery the boost it needs to get you back on the road. Coming in a fancy zipped carry case, this 13800mAh power bank can be recharged in about 4 hours from your car’s lighter socket or using the proprietary 15V 1A wall charger (here in the UK this is supp...[Read More]
Review: Garmin nüviCam Sat Nav with Dash Cam
Specialising in GPS technology the name Garmin should need no introduction to any tech enthusiast. However when it comes to car Sat Navs, we at Droid Horizon have a passion for Android devices and tend to look to Google Maps for our navigation needs since it comes free with our phones. Even when you factor in an integrated dash cam, can the dedicated Sat Nav experience really be worth the addition...[Read More]