STACK #242 December 2024

TECH FEATURE

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Safe travels Navman MiVue-870 Safety Dash Camera

Just two words can conjure up the excitement of a summer vacation: road trip! And with the right tech along for the ride, you can look forward to a safe, fun, and stress-free journey. Words Bec Summer ON THE ROAD W hether you're exploring new terrain or traversing familiar landscapes, a road trip brings the freedom of the open road, the thrill of the unknown, natural beauty to admire, and new experiences to be shared. Getting there can indeed be as much fun as the destination. Kitting out the car with these handy devices before you leave will get you road trip ready, and help to ensure both a safe and comfortable journey.

A dash camera provides visual insurance in the event of an accident, alerts you to speed, school zones and the whereabouts of road safety cameras, and can also be used to simply capture footage of the wide, open road ahead and journey highlights for later video editing.

The Navman MiVue 870 Safety Dash Camera is a highly affordable, forward facing cam that combines safety with simplicity and doesn’t skimp on essential features. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can alert you to collision warnings and lane departures, and high quality footage is captured in 2.5K 1440P Quad HD resolution, along with vital info like speed and GPS tagging. Footage can be easily shared to a phone app via Wi-Fi, or stored until you’re back in range. And storage can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card. DYK? GPS doesn’t require a mobile network signal or Wi-Fi to work – it uses satellite signals to pinpoint your position. So, as long as you have a GPS-enabled device, there’s no need to stress over signal loss in the great outdoors.

Belkin SoundForm Mini 2 Wireless Kids’ Headphones Keeping the kids entertained

Scosche MagicMount Select Extendo Window/Dash Mount Hands-free phoning

The longer the road trip, the greater the chance of the little ones in the back becoming restless and uttering the inevitable question: “Are we there yet?” Fortunately, today’s tech can keep them occupied for the duration of the journey.

Belkin SoundForm Mini 2 Wireless Kids’ Headphones are the perfect solution. Designed for all-day listening with a 30-hour battery life, these comfy kids’ cans also protect hearing with the volume capped at a safe level. Slip them on your kids, pair them with a tablet via Bluetooth for videos, music, and gaming, and chances are you won’t hear a peep from the back seat.

We all know that picking up and checking your phone while driving is a big no-no, and you won’t have to with a Scosche MagicMount Select Extendo Window/Dash Mount stuck to the dash or widescreen. This handy mount lets you keep one eye on the road and the other on your GPS location. The suction cup base makes mounting a cinch - your phone is held securely in a magnetic grip, while the 4.5” extendable arm lets you adjust the perfect viewing angle up to 190°, along with 360° rotation for portrait or landscape. It’s compatible with iPhones 12 and above and Magsafe cases, while non

Top tip Packing a pair of binoculars for the trip can enliven those comfort stops, especially if you’ve parked in a picturesque location or want to zoom in on some distant wildlife on a nearby hill.

MagSafe Apple and Android phones can be mounted using the included ring adapter.

Nikon Aculon A30 10x25 Binoculars

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