Any layman can “use” a piece of electronics. But it takes a real technophile to bond with the device, like a falcon, or better still, a cobra.
Cobra Electronics is expected to unveil the world’s first Bluetooth CB radio at this years Mid-America Trucking Show. Naturally, this device will allow truckers to sync their mobile phone conversations to their CB radio, making for more effective communication. Plus, a noise cancelling microphone will allow calls to be heard easily—even over a noisy engine. The 29 LTD BT will be available this summer for US$189.95. [Blast Magazine]
I thought radar detectors were a thing of the 1980s until I spotted Cobra’s sexy new Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne Maximum Performance 12 Band XRS 9950. Even its name says “I drive a long red car very fast for reasons I won’t go into now.” Seriously, the 1.5″ OLED screen on this baby shows you everything from battery voltage to compass heading to where Smokey lies in wait. With an add-on dongle, you can even get locations of red-light cameras. Forget my Volvo daddy-wagon, this makes me want to invest in Chevrolet’s finest.
The Cobra XRS R9G GPS Radar detector is available now. Why would you want a GPS-enabled radar connector? Besides beeping when you go too fast, it also has an index of police red light cameras and speed traps. [PRNewswire] More »
