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--- transportation:autos [2026/07/23 23:04] – [Technology] timb
+++ transportation:autos [2026/08/24 22:38] (current) – [Dashcam] timb
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 [[https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/07/2339221/how-bright-headlights-escaped-regulation|https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/07/2339221/how-bright-headlights-escaped-regulation]]
+== How headlights got brighter, whiter, and more blinding after dark ==
+Automotive lights are better than they’ve ever been, but there’s a trade-off.
+Matthew MacConnell – Aug 3, 2026 4:00 AM
+Every so often, I’ll be piloting some sensor-laden, software-defined press car down a dark stretch of highway when an oncoming driver’s high beams arrive like a targeted retinal strike, an involuntary reminder that modern automotive lighting has entered its own lumen arms race.
+Anyone who has driven at night in the last few years knows what I’m talking about: A modern crossover crests a hill in the opposite lane, and the cabin briefly fills with enough cold-white light to suggest a police helicopter has joined traffic. The obvious assumption is that drivers are simply leaving their high beams on more often, but the reality is more complicated.
+https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/how-headlights-got-brighter-whiter-and-more-blinding-after-dark/
 ===== Security =====
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 Unfortunately, fender benders can turn into heated debates between both parties, leaving it up to insurance companies and law enforcement officers to determine what happened. When you install the WOLFBOX G900 4K+2.5K Touch Screen Parking Monitoring Dash Cam Smart Mirror, it will record both in front of and behind you, giving you outstanding views as you drive, as well as evidence if you should need to go to court. I took the dash cam for a test drive to ensure it performs exactly as needed to record driving footage.
-[[https://www.maketecheasier.com/review/wolfbox-g900-4k-mirror-dash-cam/|https://www.maketecheasier.com/review/wolfbox-g900-4k-mirror-dash-cam/]]
+https://www.maketecheasier.com/review/wolfbox-g900-4k-mirror-dash-cam/
 == We Spent the Last 3 Weeks Testing 24 Dashcams to Find the Best Option for 2025 ==
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 Modern dashcams offer WiFi, GPS tracking, and app integration for easy access to footage. We tested each model’s connectivity, voice control, and parking mode capabilities.
-[[https://productexperts.review/top-5-dash-cameras-in-2025-nz/|https://productexperts.review/top-5-dash-cameras-in-2025-nz/]]
+https://productexperts.review/top-5-dash-cameras-in-2025-nz/
 == Road safety isn’t one-size-fits-all, so your dashcam shouldn’t be either ==
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 Modern road safety isn’t about a standard set of solutions, but about flexible solutions that adapt to your needs. This is at the core of 70mai’s latest dashcam models—the 70mai 4K Omni and 70mai 4K T800—which take two distinct approaches to ensure road safety. But no matter which you choose, the dashcams are available for less on Amazon with exclusive discount codes: 4K Omni: MUFOMNI26 and 4K T800: MUF70MAI26.
-[[https://www.makeuseof.com/enhance-road-safety-with-70mai-dashcams/|https://www.makeuseof.com/enhance-road-safety-with-70mai-dashcams/]]
+https://www.makeuseof.com/enhance-road-safety-with-70mai-dashcams/
+== Your car's dash cam might be illegal in some states — Here's how to check ==
+Before you head out on a road trip, make sure you won't be accidentally breaking the law.
+Christine Persaud - Aug. 14, 2026 12:30 pm EST
+Dash cams are useful for so many reasons. They capture footage while you're driving, and some record motion even when you're parked. The footage one captures can prove invaluable in the event of an accident or break-in, since the recording can be presented as objective evidence. Yes, dash cam footage that is captured in a public place and can be authenticated should hold up in court. That's the main purpose of using one. But along with safety and record-keeping, you could use one to monitor driving habits of teens, capture other incidents that happen to occur in its view, like road rage or fraud (think someone jumping in front of the car to claim injury), or even just record the beautiful scenery on your drive. While dash cams are legal in every state, there are specific rules about how you can use them, where to position them and even their size that vary from state to state.
+Even if you know the laws in your own state, if you're driving out of state for a road trip, it's important to know the laws in others. The last thing you want is to be driving with a piece of equipment positioned or being used illegally in your car.
+Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2234237/how-to-check-car-dash-cam-legal-usa/
+==== Digital Key ====
+== The biggest downsides to using a digital car key ==
+You can use your phone to access your car -- but should you?
+Christine Persaud - Aug. 24, 2026 9:30 am EST
+Digital car keys are so convenient. You can lock and unlock your vehicle from your phone instead of fumbling with a physical key or even a key fob. But like every technology advancement that touts convenience, they also come with risks. In many cases, these risks can be mitigated once you have a better understanding of how digital keys work and take the proper precautions.
+Digital car keys are available for Android and iOS phones; Samsung even has its own digital key technology that works with select vehicles. With compatible Android and iPhone devices and vehicles, you can use Google Wallet or Apple Wallet, respectively, to not only lock and unlock the vehicle but, with some cars, start it as well. The technology is built around criteria set by the Car Connectivity Consortium, which devised the standard for digital keys way back in 2018.
+There's no denying how easy digital car keys are to use and even share with others. But there are concerns. For example, what if your phone dies, malfunctions or is lost? Can you still get into and start your vehicle? It's important to understand these concerns around digital car keys.
+Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2240284/biggest-downsides-using-digital-car-key/
 ==== Touchscreen / Infotainment ====