Gadgets
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This video two-pack shows what the laser-based HUD system can do.
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GM Unveils New Laser Heads-Up Display For Better Visibility
The new GM system has been in the works for at least two years.
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World-First MINI Connected iPhone Integration System Debuts
MINI is launching an all-new connectivity feature that will debut alongside the 2011 MINI Countryman at next week’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Called MINI Connected, the new system offers exclusive options to further enhance the driving experience and keep drivers connected with the outside...
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Video: New Parking Assistant Debuts On 2011 BMW 5-Series
BMW is the latest automaker to launch a new self parking system, joining the likes of Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen and Lexus who offer similar systems. BMW calls its technology Parking Assistant and it debuts on the new 2011 BMW 5-Series that’s due to hit showrooms this June. Using an array of...
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Video: Electromagnetic Pulse Gun Stops Cars Cold
The HPEMS gun disables a car's computer at a distance.
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Bugatti Commissions Bespoke $15,000 Pen
It's safe to assume that anyone in the market for a Bugatti Veyron probably has more money than they know what to do with, so marketers would be smart to promote a range of a range of accessories for the car with hyper-inflated prices. Not surprisingly, we've already seen several watches--with...
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Driver assistance systems, advanced sensing technology including radar and cameras, plus intelligent situational awareness software are all being combined in novel ways to enhance safety. Not the least of those is the idea of the 'auto-swerving' car, something Mercedes-Benz engineers are hard at work developing for launch within the next five years. The goal is to make a car that effectively thinks for itself, avoiding accidents where possible, adjusting what it must to help avoid hitting a pedestrian when a collision is unavoidable and sensing the environment around it at all times. Speaking...
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Ford Unveils iPhone-Inspired MyFord And MyLincoln Interface Systems
Ford has introduced a new system to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives this week at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Dubbed MyFord or MyLincoln, depending on which vehicle you’re driving, the new interface system combines a number of...
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Ford First With iTunes Tagging With New HD Radio Capability
This will be the world's first implementation of iTunes Tagging in a factory-installed HD Radio receiver but note that only select models will be offered with it.
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Ford To Preview New Mobile Apps For Sync At CES
Ford's SyncLink is currently in the testing phase and should be available next year.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Aston Martin Le Mans Victory
The Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 Chronograph Racing Paris will be limited to just 24 units.
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Acer Unveils latest Ferrari One Notebook
Despite its generous equipment and the Italian style, pricing for Acer’s Ferrari One Notebook comes in at a reasonable $599.99.
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This video shows just how well the SoundRacer manages the illusion of a V-10 powered Volkswagen Golf.
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Mercedes-Benz Launches New Mbrace Telematics System
The mbrace system is being offered as standard equipment on all Mercedes-Benz models except the GLK, C-Class, SLK and the new E-Class Coupe.
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Chrysler Offering 20 Channel Mobile TV With New Flo TV Option
Dubbed FLO TV Auto Entertainment, the new system will offer as many as 20 channels and is the first of its kind for a domestic automaker.
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Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone
The mobile phone’s official name is Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini and it’s available now at select watch, jewellery and Lamborghini stores.
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Infiniti, Porsche & Ferrari Offer Desktop Theme Gallery For Microsoft Windows 7
This is the first time that Microsoft has made its desktop theme gallery available to partner companies.
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Mercedes-Benz Owners Can Now Make Payments With iPhone App
The new Mercedes-Benz Financial is only available in the U.S. but will soon spread to Canada and Mexico.
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Head over to www.mercedes-benz-classic.com to download the new Silver Star iPhone application.
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Electric Supercharger Offers Diesel Efficiency For Gasoline Engines
The new system uses electrical energy to drive a supercharger and boost engine performance.
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Nokia’s Vertu Launches Ascent Ti Carbon Fiber Mobile Phones
The new Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon-Fiber range will be available for sale later this month.
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New Jaguar XJ's dual-view display may be illegal in U.S.
Dual-view displays have been billed as the hottest new technology to hit the automobile since GPS, and though the hype might be overdone, there's a lot of merit to the idea. Americans might not get to find out, however, due to a law prohibiting front-seat entertainment systems. Based in the...
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New Lap-Time chronograph designed specifically for Scuderia Ferrari
A new Ferrari chronograph watch is now available from the automaker’s online store and is scheduled to reach official Ferrari Stores worldwide from the end of August. The watch is the Ferrari Lap-Time chronograph, which was developed specifically to meet the needs of the Scuderia Ferrari...
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Nissan’s new navigation system designed for safer and greener motoring
Nissan today announced an enhanced automotive navigation system design that utilizes intelligent transportation system (ITS) infrastructure and other advanced technology to promote safer and greener driving. The new navigation system - the world's first to incorporate ITS information in a...
Jeremy Weber