Filed under: Transportation

We’ve already seen Intelligent Transport Systems discussed ad nauseum when referring to Nissan, but now Toyota is taking the time to demonstrate its latest advancements in vehicle-infrastructure cooperative systems. Put simply, the aforementioned ITS technologies are being tapped to “enable communication between cars and elements of their surroundings in an effort to reduce collisions.” Complementing the massive simulator also on display, the automaker was demonstrating its strides in implementing road-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian-to-vehicle communications, which can warn drivers via audio / visual cues and even slow the vehicle’s speed in order to prevent an accident. Sadly, Toyota failed to mention when we’d see these newfangled safety features integrated into civilian rides, but we can’t wait to wave such niceties in the face of our insurance companies as we campaign for lower rates.
[Via FarEastGizmos]
 
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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: Displays, Wearables

Although you may not be familiar with YelloMosquito, chances are you’re totally aware of the business that 22Moo is in. Turns out, the former is simply a division of the latter, which is busy boasting about the Qingbar Gp300. ‘Course, we’ve known that completely wireless head-mounted displays were in the works, but YM is claiming that these unsightly things are the world’s first cordless LCOS video glasses to feature a built-in media player complete with DivX support. Reportedly, users can enjoy getting mocked while watching a 50-inch virtual screen, and they can load up their files via the built-in miniSD slot. If you just can’t resist the urge to relive your Virtual Boy glory days, you can pre-order the December-bound unit now for $299 — otherwise, you’ll be laying down a Benjamin more (or smartly saving a mint) when it ships en masse.
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Original post by Darren Murph