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This tiny camera (about the size of a key fob) clips to the rearview mirror or mounts to the windshield, where it automatically detects incidents on the road and captures clear HD video and audio you can download later. A 140-degree view and the ability to sync four cameras in the companion app let you surveil your surroundings from all sides. You may still have some blind spots, but your video evidence won't.
Pinch-zooming Waze all day can grind down even the most powerful handset. This multiuse mount magnetically secures your screen to your dash where you can see it and wirelessly charges the battery while you drive. Just snap the magnetic mounting plate onto any Qi-compatible handset (or slip it between your phone and its case) and keep dodging the traffic ahead.
That gaggle of passengers who just exited your rig undoubtedly left a little something behind. This portable, rechargeable vacuum weighs 3 pounds and occupies about as much trunk space as a basketball. The 20-volt battery powers 20 minutes of strong suction, and the 4-foot hose extends the nozzle for inhaling corn chips, doughnut crumbs, and pet hair from those hard-to-reach crevices.
Whether you're doing airport runs or hauling pub crawlers, your passengers are going to need to charge their phones. Plug the Road Rockstar into your car power outlet. With four USB ports and a 6-foot-long cable to reach into the wayback, everyone in the car can top up their batteries. Once phones are charged, your riders should be more inclined to leave you a healthy tip.
It sure would be nice if your friends and family respected your work-life boundaries, but sometimes you have to pick up when they call, even if you're on the job. The Voyager's integrated voice controls let you make and receive calls without taking your hands off the wheel, and its noise-canceling microphone keeps your voice clear. With a full seven hours of talk time, you can jabber for almost a whole shift. Just maybe keep the chitchat PG for your riders' sake.
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