Can the Dash app train you to be a better driver? One year road test!

It’s a rare situation, reviewing an app which almost instantly becomes a service we use every day.The developers behind the Dash driving app are on a mission to help people become safer drivers, and to save those people money by being better drivers. This free app connects to your car’s computer (through the use of some kind of wireless adapter), and collects detailed information on driving habits and engine data. When combine with your phone’s GPS, users can can save extremely detailed mileage logs on every trip they take, get instant notifications on ...

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Windows 10 Mobile + vehicle dash with HDMI-in = Cartinuum?

How do you get your in-car smart-device fix? Are you rocking a smartphone mount on your dash, ready to slap on your phone and start navigating? Or do you have a fancy new vehicle with its own smartphone integration, thanks to systems like CarPlay or Android Auto? Those latter two options are well and good for Apple or Android users, but what about the Microsoft contingent? While Microsoft’s announced its own car-connectivity partnerships with various vehicle makers and dash-system manufacturers, there ...

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Here’s what we want the in-car Android experience to be like

Like it or not, you’ve got to admit that Android has come a long way, and is finally proving to be a formidable contender against entrenched devices running iOS. Android has smartphones, phablets, tablets, and even TV set-top boxes. Google has its ChromeBook and ChromeCast to push devices into the home as well as the office. Google even has Glass, a wearable companion to help put commonly used information as well as activities (snapping pictures, recording memos, looking stuff up, and even shooting videos) on your head. What about your car? Google has been working on a self-driving ...

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