HMD switches on satellite tracking with OffGrid for Android, iOS
You won’t necessarily need to upgrade your phone if you want to connect to a satellite in an emergency, thanks to a new gadget from HMD.
Cars news & reviews
If it has technology in it and it can relate to Australians, you can bet Pickr is writing about it, and that includes cars.
The classic automobile is evolving into a future-friendly take on the tech, as cars embrace electricity for fuel and smarts inside the car, and that's what this section is all about.
Explore some of the latest in car technology, including how in-car entertainment systems can be upgraded and even how manufacturers plan on making cars more tech savvy in the future.
Latest in cars
Intel readies graphics chips for AI, gaming in cars
Waiting in the car is about to get a whole lot more interesting than simply listening to the radio, as Intel readies car-based GPUs.
Google adds fuel efficiency Maps planning
Getting from point A to point B with less petrol is now possible on Google Maps in Australia.
Polestar challenges students, designers to liven up an EV
A toy car isn’t a real car, but toy cars can have some snazzy paint jobs out of kilter from reality, except where Polestar is concerned.
TomTom connects AI to driving with conversational navigation
AI is going everywhere, and the next place it could land is your next car, as TomTom works with Microsoft to bring the tech to the driver’s seat.
Laser brings Android Auto, Apple CarPlay to cars for under $200
Upgrading the GPS and entertainment system in your car isn’t always a simple thing, but an addition from Laser could just do it on the cheap, too.
Samsung turns Galaxy phones into BMW car keys
If you own both a recent Samsung Galaxy phone and also own a recent BMW, your phone could be your way of opening doors. Literally.
Apple switches on satellite SOS for iPhone 14 in Australia, NZ
Getting lost in Australia and New Zealand even when there’s no mobile range now has a potential solution, provided you have a recent iPhone.
Forcite brings new camera, sound to motorcyclist helmets
You’ll need a helmet if you plan to jump on a motorbike, but the latest style isn’t just for protection, but for navigation, sound, and more.
Mophie set to jumpstart phone, car with new power packs
Giving your phone a boost of life is possible with any power pack, but with Mophie’s latest, they could help your car in a pinch.
