All Entries in the "Transportation" Category

Under Pressure: The Talking Tire Gauge

Anyone who has driven has experienced the fun of under-inflated tires, and traditional tire pressure gauges can be a little difficult to read under some circumstances. This gadget solves that issue: with both a digital read-out and a “voice” that tells you your tire pressure out loud: The Talking Tire Gauge.
The device is basically a [...]

Blast Your Bluetooth: The Jabra Cruiser In-car Speakerphone

Bluetooth speakerphones are a relatively new type device, but for cars, there’s almost none…until now. Jabra has recently released a new Bluetooth speakerphone, the Cruiser, that blocks out outside noise to increase conversation clarity (noise being a common issue with Bluetooth style headsets).
The device is made to be mounted on the visor of a car [...]

Road Warrior Tool: The Twin Socket Battery Charger

The Twin Socket Battery Charger is a nice idea in a simple, easy to use package that, unlike many of the things we profile here, has one simple, efficient use: It recharges batteries.
Well actually, it will quickly recharge your AA batteries using a car’s cigarette lighter adapter, which is nice for those always on the [...]

GPS for the Bicycle: The Garmin Edge 500

Garmin is number one in satellite navigation for cars, but now they’re going a little further with the just-announced Edge 500 for the bicycle. It’s a GPS and more that sits on your bike handle and measures a lot of stuff.
More details here:
Designed for performance cyclists, the GPS-enabled Edge 500 tracks speed, distance, time, GPS [...]

Cool Off: The Cooling Car Summer Seat

Ever gotten into your car on a really hot day and had your legs seared by leather or vinyl seats, and been generally uncomfortable until that stubborn air conditioner got going? Well, no more of that with this invention: The Cooling Car Seat.

This pretty nifty invention stays powered by either using the 12V power [...]

Hold Me: ProClip announces a wide array of gadget holders for your car

ProClip USA has announced a wide variety of gadget holders to be used in trucks and cars, and there’s such a varied bevy of holders on display that we’ll just quote the website for you and lay them all out for your perusal:
The Padded Holder with Tilt Swivel is custom made with a neat and [...]

Jump Start Your Day: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper

Everyone has had that dreaded moment: getting into the car, turning the key and realizing with a sinking “click” that the battery is dead. Out in the middle of nowhere, what do you do? Well, now with the SelfCharge Auto Jumper, there is something you can do for yourself, and device itself is small and [...]

Move It: The R-35 GPS Tracker

ARKNAV is steadily making a name for itself in the GPS navigation market, and their latest device is the R-35 GPS Tracker, which has several potential applications.
Here’s the skinny from the site:
Our extremely compact GPS tracker features a built-in motion sensor and is ideal for movement detection or anti-theft applications with vehicles or other assets. [...]

Talk to the Wheel: The Steering Wheel Bluetooth Speakerphone

It seems more and more US states (and now some countries) are banning cellphone usage while driving, so wireless solutions have jumped in popularity recently. This is one of the more unusual gadgets: the Steering Wheel Bluetooth Speakerphone.
More from the creators:
This is the Bluetooth speakerphone that attaches to your steering wheel, placing the microphone and [...]

Little Car Lost…and Found: The ECCO GPS Keychain

Ever parked, went into a store…and have no idea where you parked once you exit the store? Well, this new gadget may be just the ticket to have.
The ECCO GPS keychain aims to solve this age old problem:
Simply ‘lock’ in your starting location, go do your thing, then follow the ECCO’s idiot-proof LCD display. You’ll [...]