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Hands-on Review: Navman MiVUE 800 dual camera dashcam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Navman MiVUE 800 dual camera dashcam

I hoped the cameras wouldn't catch anything of interest because everyone drives safe. In just four days, my dreams were shattered.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Garmin plans to wake up Kiwi drivers with new dash cams
IT Automation

Garmin plans to wake up Kiwi drivers with new dash cams

Garmin New Zealand launches Dash Cam 45 and Dash Cam 55, featuring advanced driver awareness alerts and high-quality video recording capabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

Global Stories

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Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia
Surveillance

Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia

Rising fatigue and safety concerns are pushing Australian fleets towards in-cab video, with 53% already using it to cut risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
XTU launches S7Pro action camera for creators & riders
Social Media

XTU launches S7Pro action camera for creators & riders

Buyers get a lower-cost alternative in a crowded action camera market, with the S7Pro offering 4K at 50fps and 48MP stills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets
Digital Entertainment

EROAD launches Clarity Edge Multicam for safer fleets

EROAD unveils Clarity Edge Multicam, a modular six-camera system that links 360° video with telematics to sharpen fleet safety oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Wialon adds Lytx AI dashcams to expand video telematics
Data Protection

Wialon adds Lytx AI dashcams to expand video telematics

Wialon has added Lytx AI dashcams to its platform, bringing video-based safety and monitoring tools to 4 million connected vehicles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Teletrac Navman announces AI-powered Smart Dashcam
Fleet Management

Teletrac Navman announces AI-powered Smart Dashcam

Teletrac Navman has announced the launch of the Smart Dashcam, a camera that utilises technology with AI-enabled features.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Hands-on Review: Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nextbase 522GW Dash Cam

It has all the makings of a very good brand – the hardware and camera quality are great, but the firmware and software are what kind of let this down.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Navman: Drivers get the best of both worlds with new dash cam GPS device
Fleet Management

Navman: Drivers get the best of both worlds with new dash cam GPS device

Navman fuses sat-nav prowess with HD dash cam in a sleek, new Drive Duo unit, offering drivers a tech-savvy co-pilot.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers
Fleet Management

Capture the unexpected: Navman dash cams discourage reckless drivers

Dash cams are an essential step on the road to smart-cars and may be the key to mitigating reckless driving...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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AliExpress dash cam sales rise as fraud fears grow
Data Protection

AliExpress dash cam sales rise as fraud fears grow

UK motorists are buying more dash cams to guard against staged crashes, with AliExpress sales up 20% as fraud fears climb.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia
Fleet Management

Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia

New parking features aim to help Australian motorists capture evidence after damage or tailgating incidents, with prices from AUD $189.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia
Fleet Management

Geotab unveils AI dash cam to boost fleet safety in Australia

Geotab launches GO Focus Plus AI dash cam in Australia, aiming to cut risky driving with real-time coaching and boost fleet safety amid rising road deaths.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025