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Truly Hands Free with DriveNTalk at CES 2011

DriveNTalk won a Design and Innovation award for their new TALK SMART BHF-2000 this is a hands free device that is truly hands free. Simply by waving your hand you can answer your mobile phone while...

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Anti Sleep Pilot for Tired Drivers

According to a report in the British Medical Journal, a tired driver is eight times more likely to drive badly than one who is well rested. The Anti Sleep Pilot is small gadget that can help drivers...

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OnStar Available For Other Vehicles, Not Just GM

OnStar has been fitted to GM vehicles for 15 years now and has been a success from the start – there are now over 6 million subscribers worldwide. During this time, GM have often been asked to retrofit...

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Ford Introduces The Ford Focus Electric

Sean from Ford introduces the all-electric version of the Ford Focus, which is set to be launched in 19 markets in late 2011. This is simply a remarkable vehicle. Esby takes you deep into the heart of...

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Oxygen Audio O Car iPhone Head Unit

Esby and Jeffrey chat to Gregory Borchardt of Oxygen Audio about the O Car, a car stereo head unit that uses the iPhone as the control surface and media library. For me, this was the product of CES –...

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Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle

The Nissan Leaf is expected to be the first “normal” electric car and by the brief look I had today at Charles Hurst Nissan, it’s certainly not far off the mark. To start with, it looks like a normal...

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Ford Introduces Live Operator for SYNC Users

Ford yesterday announced a new SYNC Services feature, “Operator Assist”, which lets drivers speak to a real person in order to help with enquiries such as business searches or address entry. It’s...

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Ford and Gogo Add to Inflight Entertainment

Travelling by air can be pretty dull – you’re jammed into a metal tube with nowhere to go even if you could get out of your seat. Inflight entertainment has evolved from one or two screens for the...

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Ford Uses Gestures To Open Liftgate

Ford today announced that the new Ford Escape SUV would come with a powered liftgate that opens and closes when you kick your foot under just below the bumper . Using gesture-based technology similar...

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Ford Mustang, Boss 302 and Shelby GT500

If you believe that there’s no substitute for horsepower, then you’ll be rejoicing in 2012 as Ford updates the iconic Mustang muscle car line-up. The new Mustang  will be ready to go in spring but the...

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Griffin Gets Gadgets On The Go

Griffin has a great range of accessories for all kinds of smartphones, MP3 players and tablets, so it’s no surprise that they’ve a few additions to their product range here at CES. This year they’re...

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LiftMaster’s MyQ – Smartphone Control of Your Garage Door

LiftMaster is known for its range of garage door openers and this year, they’re introducing their new MyQ technology that will let home owners monitor and control their garage door from a smartphone or...

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Take Control of Your Car with Mavia

Todd chats to Madison of Mavizon about their new Mavia automotive product which keeps tabs on your vehicle in more ways than one. Mavia is a small box (see picture left) that plugs into your vehicle’s...

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Wi-Ex zBoost Signal Boosters for Cell Phones

zBoost by Wi-Ex is a range of signal extenders that will improve cell and mobile phone coverage in weak areas. Todd and Don discuss zBoost’s latest products from Sharon Cuppett, VP of Wi-Ex (and they...

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Built To Tylt Designs for Smartphones

At CES‘s Digital Experience, Andy talks with Built To Tylt about their funky designs for smartphones and other portable gadgets. Check their website as these guys have got some great stuff. The Tylt...

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Audi-Branded IDAPT Charger

Both Todd and I are fans of IDAPT products; our reviews of the i4 and the i1 Eco are elsewhere on GNC. They’re great products that reduce the number of chargers, cables and general clutter lying around...

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review – First Drive Impressions

I had the chance to drive the New 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid in sunny Los Angeles along with Jeffery Powers from Geekazine. My first impression of the car is that is a very nice looking vehicle. It...

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Livio Connect Adapts Apps for Cars

Nicole from Livio chats to Todd and Don about how the company has changed its approach to the market and the success it’s having in the automotive space. Over the past year, Livio have moved away from...

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Audi Presents: Spock vs. Spock

If you are like me, then you probably do whatever you can to avoid having to watch commercials. Once in a while, though, it is worth taking a few minutes to check out an exceptionally well done ad....

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Ford Acquires Software Developer Livio for In-Dash App Connection

Livio Connect API Ford has been the innovator on connected in-dash infotainment since they first announced their new systems in 2007. So now with all the other car companies coming up fast on in-app...

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