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Have you ever been involved in a fender bender before? Whenever there are no other eyewitnesses around other than you and the other person in the vehicle, it is only your word and the other person’s after lodging an accident report. If only there was a way for the authorities to see that you were totally not at fault apart from a verbal presentation. That is made possible with vehicle recorders, but the folks over at Genius have gone one step further with the Genius DVR-HD500D Dual Lens Vehicle Recorder that has just been announced to go for sale in North America.

The Genius DVR-HD500D Dual Lens Vehicle Recorder will see a couple of vehicle recorders, connected via a cable, do a fantastic job of making sure that nothing goes unnoticed in the event of an accident. There will be one recorder that is located on the front windshield, where it will record in 720p, while there will be another one that is located on the rear windshield, recording in 480p so that you have both ends covered. The Genius DVR-HD500D will be able to record road conditions that are both in front and behind the vehicle, simultaneously, where its 130 degree wide angle view and high-definition video capture would pave the way for excellent video quality during playback – which is extremely crucial when you need to pony up evidence that it is not your fault in an accident.

It made me wonder actually, how come standard vehicle recorders will only capture what is in front, and not behind? Looks like the folks over at Genius have already answered this particular issue, and just so that you know, the rear recorder will be hooked up to the DVR via a 19 feet long cable. Each time your vehicle is started, the recording will commence automatically, which means that all important evidence will be retained. All data will be stashed away on a microSDHC memory card, and the Genius DVR-HD500D will retail for $169 if you’re interested.

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[ Genius DVR-HD500D Dual Lens Vehicle Recorder settles accident disputes once and for all copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There is a reason why we call it an “accident” – you simply do not plan for it, and neither do you go sniffing out for one. When it comes to an activity like cycling, apart from following all of the road rules to the letter and wearing the relevant safety gear, there is still the inherent risk of some driver who failed to notice you and ploughs into your lane, giving you a near heart attack at the same time. Hence, it is important to have eyes even at your back – and this is where the $199.99 Rearview Bike Camera comes in handy.

The next time you are about to head out for a ride, do not forget to go along with the Rearview Bike Camera so that it offers you an increased awareness of your surroundings. The rear-facing camera and LCD viewing display will give you the ability to monitor approaching vehicles constantly without having to take the risk of losing your balance simply because you have to turn your head to the back. Not only that, the Rearview Bike Camera will also increase your visibility on the road to other motorists thanks to 10 flashing red LEDs which will turn themselves on in low light conditions automatically. A full charge would be able to deliver approximately 10 hours of operation time for this weather-resistant system.
[ Rearview Bike Camera makes riding safer on the roads copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I still remember when there was this particular craze of scooters that took off, and all the little kids as well as teens wanted a scooter of their own. As a young adult who had just joined the working world back then, I too, was extremely tempted to pick up one of these scooters myself. Well, the craze did die off somewhat, and there was the Heelys craze that took over after that, but I decided to give that a miss as it looked way too silly for me. Well, here is a scooter that you can purchase for your little one to have them take a stab at some fun when getting around, although there is an added twist to the $44.95 Sidewalk Scribbling Scooter.

The Sidewalk Scribbling Scooter happens to be a child’s scooter that sports integrated chalk holders, allowing the rider to actually create art on sidewalks as well as driveways. It has a patented “tilt to turn” steering system that is formed by its twin front wheels, delivering the necessary stability for young riders up to 45 lbs., whereas there is a single rear wheel that offers the relevant smooth gliding. A couple of coiled springs in the rear will be able to secure separate pieces of chalk which will mark the ground in twin streaks of color as long as the rider scoots over pavement, asphalt, or concrete. Do you think that this could be the stepping stone to vandalism?
[ Sidewalk Scribbling Scooter – start ‘em young artistically copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

During the warmer months, it makes sense that we would want to soak up as much sun and fun as possible. Winter is long and dreary, so we need plenty of happy memories to get us to the next summer. There are all sorts of leisure activities to indulge in, such as swimming, canoeing, campfires, and more. Of course, we need all the right tools to make things perfect.

If you’re more of a fan of just sitting around, you want to be certain you have a comfy place to do it. When there is demand, there will always be supply, and thus the Hammaka Trailer Hitch Stand and Hammock Chair Combo was created. It’s perfect for tailgating parties, drive-in movies, and sitting by the lake. The frame is made of powder coated steel, and has hammocks made with braided cotton rope. This setup can hold up to 250 pounds per seat, but obviously this thing is only built for two.

It’s not terribly expensive at only around $300, which will include the frame, and two hammock seats. This will mount onto your truck or RV, and comes with a carrying case for when it’s not in use. While this would be pretty awesome in quite a few scenarios, I think going with a regular chair would do just as well. That will also keep you from the temptation of wanting to ride on this while someone is cruising down the road.

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[ Hamaka Trailer Hitch Stand and Chair Combo – just lounging around copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There are bicycles, and then there is the next step up – electric bicycles, which would definitely come in handy especially when you live in extremely hilly areas such as San Francisco. Of course, purists would want to argue against the presence of electric bicycles in the market, touting that it takes away the experience of pushing your physical self to the limit, but others who are more practical would not mind getting some assistance from technological advancements, too. The thing is, purchasing an electric bicycle outright from the market could be pretty expensive, as the cost could run into a few thousand for the higher end models, which is why the Rubbee device that you see here – a Kickstarter project that is extremely close to achieving its funding goal with four days left, could be a viable alternative.

The Rubbee is an easy conversion device which will be able to transform your current, manually powered (pedal powered in other words) bicycle into an electric one, taking just a matter of seconds to get the job done. The Rubbee would tip the scales at just 14 lbs, and it is capable of offering assistance as you cycle for up to 15 miles of travel on a full charge, hitting a top speed of 15 mph along the way, courtesy of its integrated battery pack which carries a full charge of 20,000 mAh. The Rubbee will take approximately 2 hours to fully juice up, so you can always do so at the end of the day so that it can be ready to jump into action the next morning.

Installation of the Rubbee is simple and painless – you need not have to tinker around with wires and tools the way a standard conversion kit requires you to, but rather, it boasts of a design which was specially intended to reduce wear on your bike’s wheel, where kinetic force will then charge the Rubbee’s battery pack, and if you need a break during the ride, you can also ensure that the tire does not touch the Rubbee. Would the £799 price tag slapped on the Rubbee hold you back from picking one up?

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[ Rubbee transforms your normal bicycle into an electric one copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]