Gaming taken to the next level at the Sega Joypolis
The Sega Joypolis is one cool place. Located at Tokyo Decks Beach, the 3-story arcade and amusement park have an awesome ride, a gigantic setup of the Initial D racing game. For only 600 yens (that about $5) or even for free (if you have an unlimited day pass) you get to ride in a [...]
Strada CN-GP5OU, the first portable navigation system from Panasonic
Panasonic’s first portable navigation system, the Strada CN-GP50U, is heading to the United States. The GPS device sports a 5 inch touchscreen, 1.8 million points of interest, NAVTEQ maps of US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico, USB connectivity, SD expansion slot, plus handsfree calling via Bluetooth, and the Voice Command / speed limit warning functions. [...]
Nokia enters the GPS market with the Nokia 500
After some time ago Nokia announced that it’s ready to enter the GPS market and here we have their first model, the Nokia 500. Recently approved by the FCC, the Nokia 500 GPS will soon be available in stores. Featuring a 4.3 inch touchscreen, the Nokia 500 is a GPS player which also offers audio, [...]
Chrysler 300C with LED wheels at SEMA 2007
Among all those pimped cars shown these days at the SEMA Show, here’s something really cool. This Chrysler 300C has some impressive LED-equipped wheels, with each one containing its own color display. No idea when this will be available on the market or how much would it cost. View one more short video after the [...]
Pioneer introduces 3D navigation system
This is some amazing technology introduced by Pioneer at the Tokyo Motor Show. This prototype 3D navigation driving interface consists of three side-by-side LCD screens. The left one shows real-time GPS map of your location, the middle one features 3D holographic images, while the right one shows potential overlays. So how does this work? Well, [...]
S’elega Premium Luxury Motorhome Concept
Now here’s something I would like to go on a trip into. This is the S’elega Premium concept luxury motorhome from Hino Motors and, besides it’s awesome luxurious interior it also has a real cool technology. Called SPD-Smart light-control windows, this technology blocks more than 99% of UV radiation and allows vehicle occupants to instantly [...]
XRoad 4050 GPS coming to the US
Recently approved by the FCC, Capoint Co’s XRoad 4050 GPS will soon be available in the United States. This device is already available in Europe for some time now, but there it’s called Takara GP43. The GPS sports a 4.3 inch touchscreen, SD card reader and a SiRF Star III GPS receiver. It can also [...]
MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone
Today, Motorola announced the MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone with Digital FM Transmitter. Long name, yeah, we know! However, you don’t need to remember it, all you have to remember is that this is a pretty cool device. All you have to do is clip the T505 to your car’s visor, connect your phone or [...]
Low Cost Magellan RoadMate 1200 GPS receiver
Though Magellan’s website doesn’t show this product for now, several websites around the web have this really low cost GPS reciever on offer, the Magellan RoadMate 1200. The device features a 3.5 inch anti-glare QVGA touchscreen, a Centrality Atlas II processor, 1.3 million points of interest, NAVTEQ maps of the continental United States / Puerto [...]
Nokia 6110 Navigator Review
Of all mobile phones, the Nokia 6110 Navigator is probably the most useful one that you could carry around in your car. Because its smartphone features combined with the GPS navigation is almost everything you need. And here is a review by gsmarena, so, let’s see, is this phone really worth it. I’m not going [...]