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Verizon Wireless launches the plug-n-play Delphi connected car kit

By Robert Nelson
on 4 Apr, 2013

Verizon Wireless has recently begun offering a vehicle diagnostics tool. The item is from Delphi Automotive and is simply called Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi. Bland name aside, this little gadget does just what the name implies (and in some cases, a bit more). Those using the Vehicle Diagnostics tool in your car will be able to monitor, locate and even control their automobile.

Accel Telecom announces the car-friendly VOYAGER smartphone

By Robert Nelson
on 18 Feb, 2013

While some of the beauty of having a smartphone is being able to take it everywhere, it looks like one company is placing the smartphone in the car. That company is Accel Telecom and they have introduced what they are calling the "first standalone connected car smartphone." The handset is called the VOYAGER and it is being touted as a device that can be easily installed in any car.

TankBot Android-controlled micro-vehicle revealed [Video]

By Chris Burns
on 21 Sep, 2011

While the most recent Android smartphone-controlled device that's anywhere near a car has been the Sphero, a device much more along the lines of an RC-object, the fine folks at Desk Pets have taken an alternate approach: make the tiniest tank in the world, make it in several colors, make it smartphone controllable, and price it cheap! That's what we like to hear for the next generation of new smartphone adopters, those thinking they need a high-priced smartphone to run anything awesome. I say thee nay! The future is here! Tiny little RC cars that are inexpensive and can be run with any Android you've got!

SuperTooth HD Hands-On and Unboxing

By Chris Burns
on 19 May, 2011

Whilst unboxing this lovely device, the word "Super" made my hands chop through the cardboard UPS box so fast I didn't get the chance to film it, but trust me, it was epic. Luckily I did have my camera at attention when the plastic box was unveiled, trustily we've got an unboxing of the bits you'll be getting your hands on. What this device consists of is a handheld speaker with a few simple controls, magnets at its back so that it can connect to your clamp for your car, miniUSB cord, car charger, and a quick-start guide. SuperTooth HD in the house - Bluetooth communication with our phones for simple voice commands and audio output ho!

BeeWi Android Controlled Mini Cooper RC Car Busts Out

By Chris Burns
on 22 Feb, 2011

Having been kids ourselves at one time or another, we can definitely get more than one kick out of radio controlled cars. What BeeWi has done here is take a radio controlled car and upgrade it to the point where it's not only controlled via Bluetooth, it's controlled via Bluetooth with an Android app! Roll on through the city with your lovely black and white Mini Cooper toy car with only the waving of your phone if you wish, using your orientation sensor to steer.

Motorola Roadster Review [In-Car Bluetooth Speakerphone]

By Chris Burns
on 21 Feb, 2011

Here we have a rather odd device that we're surprised wasn't brought to the market in earnest many moons ago. This is the Motorola Roadster (as it's called in the USA) Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone. This device works by itself if you're just interested in listening to the radio or connected to your Android device. Just think of all the possibilities you'll have in using your Android device in the car with absolutely no touches to activate all the love you've grown to need between stops.

Missing Cricket Android Costume Recovered

By Chris Burns
on 18 Jan, 2011

Remember all the way back yesterday when there was a story about an Android falling off a truck? Turns out they found it at night, and it's been recovered with minor damage. This completely epic story now comes to a close with a $1,000 reward being given out to a miss Amber Conky who found the costume by her apartment building's dumpster. Totally epic.

Giant Android Falls off Truck on the Interstate

By Chris Burns
on 17 Jan, 2011

MAN it is a weird day for news. We've just received a tip to take a peek over at a news site in Cincinnati - WLWT where Cricket Wireless say they've lost a life-size Android costume off the back of a truck on the interstate. Seems suspicious, as furthermore the costume has been valued at $4,500 while they're offering a $1,000 reward for it's safe return.

Yamaha R15 Motorcycle Gets Android’d

By Chris Burns
on 17 Jan, 2011

So you're a lover of Android, yes? You love it so much you're willing to plaster your vehicle with it? We were glancing around Tumblr today and happened upon a lovely machine which can be tracked back to BikePics, a site that hosts... well.. pictures of bikes. Motorcycles most of the time, I'd say. This one's a Yamaha R15 sharp as a tack 2009 model in black, and the owner (whom we assume is either sitting there on that Ratnagiri India beach or is behind the lens of the camera taking the photo.

Parrot to bring web access and more to cars using Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 7 Oct, 2010

The gang over at Frost & Sullivan had an interview with Parrot. Parrot is the company behind the sweet AR.Drone and the plethora of Bluetooth headsets and hands free kits for cars and mobile phone users. Parrot's global OEM director Eric Riyahi gave a hint of what is to come from Parrot in the automotive integration market and the plan sounds good.