Car GPS & Satellite Radio

If you're on the fence about buying a Dashcam, read on to find out why you should get one for your car, how to install, and things to consider before buying.

We now have mapping apps that are capable of turn-by-turn directions, up to the minute traffic updates, and even crowdsourced updates as well as machine learning models for improved navigation.

Today we take a look at some of the cool gadgets from Nonda that help you upgrade your car and take advantage of some neat technologies.

Today I follow up on 2 recent dashboard camera articles by other Bloggers (such as Dashcam 101: What you need to know to get started by Paliontology) to let you know what general features you can expect to find within each of 3 dashcam price / quality ranges. I selected the ranges myself and will confess that they are completely arbitrary, but they should give you some idea of what you can expect to receive in either a low, a medium, or a high end dashcam. So if you’ve been thinking of joining the dashcam revolution, step on in and learn all about this awesome emerging technology!

Have you been curious about dashcams and wondered what all the fuss was about? Let’s take a look at them and why you might want one. 

For some, the car is more than just a tool, it’s a way of life. There are commuters on the road, parents shuttling kids from long school days to endless activities, and road trippers for whom a traffic jam is an opportunity to slow down and take it all in. No matter which profile you fit, there are gadgets you can stash in your car to make life easier.

A Dashcam can be a great new addition to your car. Whether you want to capture your adventures, or want some in-car security, a Dashcam can be a fun and inexpensive add-on to your daily drive. Best Buy now offers a full range, including names like Papago, Blackvue and even The Original Dash Cam. Come find out and learn more about Dashcams.

In some parts of the country, it’s almost golf season! (Sorry Eastern Canada!) If you can’t get out on the links yet, you can at least start thinking about the season ahead. New shoes, maybe some new plaid pants, and a few fresh sleeves of balls are enough to get you in the golf mood, but maybe this season it’s time to up your game with some new technology. Find out why GPS can improve your game, and even make it more enjoyable.

Toronto Raptors star forward, Amir Johnson, teamed up with Best Buy, Geek Squad and Thinkware to prank unsuspecting Torontoronians. Watch the video to see the funnies unfold and how Amir cleverly used the Thinkware X500 dash cam to document the off-the-court fun.  

Distracted driving has become a big problem now that we all have smartphones. With all your music on your phone, texts coming in nonstop, directions to where you are going right there on your phone display and the occasional voice call coming in, it’s really tempting to pick up that iPhone and look. Don’t do it. Using a hand held device while driving a vehicle is illegal in every province (except Nunavut). And it’s just plain dangerous. However, there is a solution and a pretty elegant one at that. Upgrade your in-car entertainment system with a new Pioneer audio deck and go hands-free!