The New Bose Media System

I am drowning in drool right now because of this techie toy. It makes me want to splurge all of my savings just to get one for my car.

Big-time audio company, Bose, has unveiled its Bose Media System car stereo. This one-of-a-kind baby has the ability to incorporate music, satellite navigation, hands-free phone use, satellite radio and voice commands. Yes, it can do all of those things without breaking a sweat.

But wait, there’s more! (I can’t resist the urge not to use those lines.)

The new Bose Media System also has a 30 GB hard drive where you can store all your tunes, videos and every other thing you need whenever you’re driving your car. What this means people is that you can store over 200 CDs inside this baby and you have the freedom to access them whenever you like. It also has controls that have proximity sensors that can tell you're reaching for a knob before you even complete the motion.

According to The Detroit Free Press, the designers wanted to limit distracting controls that take drivers’ eyes away from the road. The system has the simplicity of a car radio circa 1955, with only a few buttons and knobs to worry about.

The unit is only available in Ferraris, but the Free Press speculates it may soon appear in a GM vehicle (perhaps a Cadillac or Corvette), based on Bose's long history with GM.

The Night Vision Black-Rimmed Glasses: Love It or Hate It

You’ll love this one or you’ll downright hate it.

The new Night Vision black-rimmed glasses make you look something out of the ordinary or it makes you look like you’re welding two pieces of metal together. Yep, wearing these glasses help you get the job done while you’re driving at night but at the same time, it helps lower your cool factor. The guys who made these glasses could have done a better job of making you look snazzy every time you’re driving and not make you look like a geek working in a construction site.

The price for this one is $9.95 people.

The New Tummy Shield Seatbelt

Pregnant women all over the world need not be hassled by uncomfortable seatbelts anymore! Yes, some thoughtful people have actually cooked up a special kind of seatbelt that allows a woman carrying a child to experience no discomfort every time they’re riding a car.

The new TummyShield is designed without a lap belt for maximum safety and comfort. The exclusion of a lap belt removes the potential to hurt or even kill the unborn child inside the tummy of its mother. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, four out of five deaths of unborn infants occur because of vehicular accidents, and many of these accidents are

Replacing the lap belt are two straps that buckle across the pregnant woman’s thighs. These straps secure the pregnant mommy in the best manner possible without the risk of hurting her and the unborn child. All you need to dish out is $188 and you’re ensured to have a safer ride for your wife, friend, mom or whatever she is to you.

The Importance of the Security System

Let’s discuss one of the most essential tools you’ll need in your car: the security system. A car’s security system functions by guarding your car from people with bad intentions for it. Old cars require your to stick the key to your door in order to lock it. When someone forces your door open, that person won’t have to worry about your car from reacting because older cars aren’t equipped with an able security system.

All car models nowadays are now equipped with a security system to help you guard your precious ride. Every time you leave your car, you just press a button on your car keys that activate the security system. Once it is activated, anyone who tries to open your doors will be greeted by a blaring noise emitted by the car. This will alert anyone close to your car that it is being tampered with by unknown forces.

Imagine this kind of situation. You leave your car at the parking lot and you stick your keys to lock the doors. You slowly walk away and spend your day at work. The moment you come back for your car, you see signs of forced entry all over it. You then discover all of your possessions are gone. You can avoid this situation from coming to reality by having a security system installed to your car rather than using your keys to lock it.

Such is the importance and value of a capable security system to you and your car. It helps you sleep better at night and helps you ease your concerns every time you leave your car. If you find yourself in a constant state of paranoia over your car, get a new security system and install it right away. Believe me, you’ll be saving a lot of trouble by getting one.

Tips On Taking Care Of Your Gadgets

There’s no point in buying a techie toy for your car if you’re not going to take care of it. All you’re going to do is waste precious money on that gadget and see it slowly rot away until you can longer use it. If you’re a sane person then by all means give your car’s gadgets the care and attention it deserves from you.

You need to do the whole shebang in taking care of your gadgets. This doesn’t mean you have to shell out additional cash just to ensure your toys survive your daily use and abuse of it. It’s a common misconception nowadays. Don’t be fooled people because more money doesn’t guarantee the longevity of your gadget.

You don’t have to apply rocket science when you’re taking care of your gadget guys. All you have to do is make sure your toys are in tip-top shape every time you use them. How do you do this feat? It’s simple. Just clean it from time to time and make sure nothing ever harms it. This means you shouldn’t drop your gadget or accidentally spill coffee on it. It’s as simple as that.

Another tip on taking care of your gadget is cleaning it from time to time. Your gadget isn’t covered with laminated so you may find some specks of dust in places where the sun don’t shine. All you need is a simple piece of cloth and you’re good to go. A quick look at your gadget’s user manual could help you go a long way too.

You’ll have to raise the standard with more complicated gadgets like your in-car entertainment system or LCD monitor. These kinds of gadgets require utmost attention and are from you. In this case, you may have to shell out some cash to have the most efficient system in taking care of these things. When you think about it, a few dollars is worth the life of your gadget in the long run.

When all things fail, there’s always the repair shop to go to. First you have to check the warranty of your gadget so you can save some money for its repair. A regular check up of your gadgets at these shops wouldn’t hurt either. Remember, it’s better to practice preventive measures rather than spending more money on repairs.

Like every important possession you have, you should invest time in these matters. You may be holding a gadget that’s going to outlive you because of your care or you’ll have a ticking time bomb waiting to explode in your hands.

Park Better With The New Ford Rearview Camera

Ford is raising the standards of your driving experience with its new rear view camera. Yes people, Ford is installing this clever baby as an added option whenever you buy the 2008 F-150 King Ranch, F-Series Super Duty and Lincoln Mark LT pickups, as well as the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Mazda CX-9 SUVs. But what does it have to offer to you anyway?

You’ll have better control of your car by using a rearview camera. You can have a better view each time you park your car in the safest and smoothest manner possible. And what’s good about it is you won’t have to install it anywhere inside your car because you’ll automatically see it in your rearview mirror. You can now say buh-bye to the hassles and inconveniences of parking your Ford vehicle in tight spots. Clever isn’t it?

For only $450, you could get a new rearview mirror as a stand-alone option for your Ford vehicle. Don’t waste any more time and get one now.

Getting Lost All The Time? You Don't have To With This Steering Wheel

Have the future in your hands right now. Seriously, you can have the future at the palm of your two hands every time you drive your car with a new steering wheel that can actually give you directions.

Japanese technology company Takara has taken the old steering wheel we all know and love and packed in it a wonderful add-on for your car. Takara has partnered with Navigon to have this steering wheel help you find your way on the road. The system uses a Navigon 7100 GPS system to handle all your needs when it comes to finding your way thru traffic. This will be a lot of help for those who aren’t comfortable with using a LCD screen on their cars.

As of now, there are still no absolute plans to use this steering wheel in any car. But with the promise Takara and Navigon has shown us, it could be a good starting point for further improving our driving experience.

The Smart Brake Light

You might have a hard time driving on the road if you’re using a defective brake light on your car. The brake light is an essential part of a car as it warns the drivers behind you to either slow down or stop right away when you’re in traffic. When the quality of your car’s brake light starts to diminish, your safety will be compromised.

A wise driver always puts the safety of the car and the passengers inside it above everything else. You should never compromise that safety for anything else unless you have a peanut for a brain. Always have the right parts on your car and take some time to visit your neighborhood-friendly mechanic once in a while. These two tips can help your car go a long way.

If you’re out looking for a new brake light, perfect choice would be to use the new Smart brake light. Not only does it fulfill the function of a brake light well but it also helps your car to stand out from the crowd

The Smart brake light actually warns drivers how fast or slow you are going. This clever invention from some engineering students at Virginia Tech glows orange to warn others that your car is just slowing down. The Smart brake light will then glow a shade of red to warn others that you are stopping immediately. This function allows a better exchange of information between your car and other drivers on the road.

The New Toyota Prius

We know it’s not related to our blog but with all the technology used in this car, it should be featured nonetheless.

The new Toyota Prius is heaven’s gift to nature-lovers all around the globe and to those who are planning on making a statement when it comes to driving a futuristic car. This hybrid vehicle from the world’s number one car maker employs the use batteries and a plug-in option to easily charge the car. This means you won’t have to worry about its fuel consumption and wasting tons of money on gas anymore.

The new Toyota Prius will come with a larger 1.8 engine displacement and will increase its fuel efficiency by 10 percent. This hybrid vehicle may also be released in a wagon variant and a compact version in the near future. There’s still no word on when the new Toyota Prius will be relased but when it does, expect a lot of people lining up to get one.

Laser-guided Wheelchair is A Definitie Proof of the Future

Maybe in the future, we’ll have flying cars and computers that drive our ride without any assistance at all. Maybe we’ll get to travel the farthest reaches of outer space in no time at all. Maybe we’ll reach that point soon or maybe not at all. But here’s proof that the future is slowly creeping into our cars and slowly assimilating our society from within.

Some guys from Lehigh University and Freedom Sciences have invented a laser-guided wheelchair that you can control and dock from your own vehicle. Although it’s sill in its early stages of development, this invention s already showing a lot of promise. This laser-guided wheelchair can be controlled from the car although it is not entirely automated at this time. It uses an on-board LIDAR system and loads itself into a vehicle by itself.

If you’re interested in this invention, you’ll have to wait a long time before it’s ready for a public release. Along with the time you have to wait, you might also need to shell out $30, 000 to have this laser-guided wheelchair inside your car.

Have The Party In Your Car With The New Hercules Mobile DJ

If you’re one of the many people who prefer to have kick-ass sound system in your ride, you’ll never forgive yourself if you don’t get this baby. The Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 player promises to fulfill all you audio needs and more for just $99.

Its specification list is something to drool over it features a wireless digital mixing mini-controller, the first of its kind. The Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 player also throws away any confusion into the trash bin with its friendly user-interface that promises to help you navigate its system in the easiest manner possible. Now you could bring the party to your car without the hassles of purchasing and using complicated mixing gadgets available in the market today.

The Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 player is the most convenient and mobile of all mixing gadgets there is today. Using only two C* batteries to power this baby up, it helps you jumpstart the party from your ride by using a dual LCD display that effectively guides you through its system. It also employs the use of a mini-controller that houses two jog wheels. These jog wheels emulate vinyl/CD decks for the user to mix and scratch tracks like it was the real thing. All you need to get the crowd hyped is an ale sound system in your car and a laptop to maximize its use. Just for a $99 price tag, you can keep the crowd happy wherever you go.

"In light of the explosion in the popularity of MP3s, we have created a novice MP3 mini-controller that puts DJing within reach for all music and entertainment enthusiasts of all ages" explains François Garet, Development Director for the Hercules Music product line. "Our new portable controller makes mixing easy by giving everyone the tools to have fun putting their own touch on their digital music".