We have featured many smart glasses and AR glasses, but until Minimis Glass was introduced, there hadn’t been a pair specifically designed for active lifestyles; however, Minimis does not quite resemble traditional sports eyewear. The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide does fit the sports aesthetic but is limited to BMW motorcycles. Enter […]
For years, automobiles have benefited from head-up displays. Also for years, companies have been trying to bring the tech to motorcycle riders. BMW is one such company that has been developing HUD for motorcycles. While its HUD helmet did not come to fruition the idea of ConnectedRide HUD lives on […]
If you really think about it, smart glasses like the TCL RayNeo X2 revealed earlier this year are essentially a pair of eyewear with a head-up display or HUD. The Minimis Glass from Sydney-based startup Minimis Technologies is no different, except that it does not need a smartphone to work.
Head-up display has been around for decades and while seemingly rare, its adoption has seen more widespread adoption than you may have thought. But I think none will come close to what the new BMW head-up display called BMW Panoramic Vision has to offer.
When driving, taking your eyes off the road to check for directions on your smartphone can have dire consequences. Worst if you are riding a motorcycle or cycling. The solution is, obviously, head-up display, but a dedicated helmet with HUD is going to cost, a lot. This is where HUD […]
As useful as the smartphone is, it is also a tool that kills when used while driving. In fact, in the U.S., the National Safety Council estimated that cell phone usage while behind the wheel is the culprit behind 1.6 million traffic accidents each year. Even if folks can resist […]
BMW Motorcycles is taking its two new safety concepts to CES this year. The first is laser light, adapted for motorcycles and a helmet with a head-up display. The former found its way into the BMW K 1600 GTL concept motorcycle and is a derivation of the design from the […]
I was a proud owner of a vehicle that had a head-up display built-into it. It was a big deal as that was a late 1980s coupe, but the insurance was a killer and the reason being? The car requires a front windscreen with special coating for the HUD to […]
After previewing the transparent hood and the virtual windscreen in the first half of 2014, Jaguar Land Rover is back with a new piece car tech with the aim of making driving an even safer affair. While the transparent hood takes on the off-road terrain and the virtual windscreen is […]
the greatest danger while on the road is distraction – even more so for motorcyclists where things are a little less forgiving. with the motorbikes, the rule is to keep your eyes glued to the road. but how are you going to achieve that when you have to check on […]
head-up display, though developed as far back as the 80s, is a rarity in automobile. its existence is usually reserved for expensive or newer cars. what happen if you want a piece of this advanced technologies on your existing ride? well, there is Navdy. Navdy is a portable Head-up Display, […]