While dash cam deals are great for ensuring you always have a record of what’s going on around and, potentially, to your car, there’s also a reason why people buy radar detectors. We’re not saying that we’re advocating breaking the speed limit but we all know that going a little faster on an empty and straight stretch of highway is tempting. That’s why the Escort Max 360 MKII is worth checking out. Usually costing $550, it’s down to $490 for a limited time at Amazon, so you save $60 on something that could cost you a heap more if you don’t buy it. Keen to learn more? Read on while we explain how it works and break down potential issues depending on the state you live in.
Before we get into why the Escort Max 360 MKII is so great, you really need to check that it’s legal for you to use in your state. According to the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, radar detectors are illegal in Washington D.C and Virginia so don’t even think about buying and using one if you live there or visit regularly. This isn’t legal advice so be sure to check the legalities for yourself to be sure. Also, the use of radar detectors in commercial vehicles or military bases and federal parks is banned nationally. Windshield mounts are also not allowed in California or Minnesota so be sure you’re fine to use it.
Once you’ve checked it’s fine to use a radar detector in your situation, check out the Escort Max 360 MKII. It’s one of the best radar detectors around. It’s incredibly accurate and has all the features you could need. That includes dual antennas, directional arrows that point out threats, along with compatibility with your smartphone. It has a powerful digital signal processor (DSP) which uses a microchip to automatically recognize and prioritize radar bands that are typically used by law enforcement. That means random signals from automatic doors and blind spot detection systems don’t disrupt anything.
The Escort Max 360 MKII also has a GPS-powered AutoLearn feature which cuts down on false alerts by logging frivolous emissions and ignoring them the next time you follow the same route. There’s also community-based protection which uses Bluetooth with your phone to give you access to a community-based ticket protection program called Drive Smarter. The free app notifies you of nearby alerts, red light camera locations, local speed limit data, and even your own speeding violations.
Potentially a hugely valuable way of cutting down on speeding issues (although, speed limits are important), the Escort Max 360 MKII is usually $550 but right now, it’s down to $490 at Amazon. A great saving of $60, this could be a really useful purchase for many drivers. Just make sure to check it’s legal to use in your state and location.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.