TIER acquires Fantasmo to help improve e-scooter parking

European micro-mobility provider TIER Mobility has acquired Fantasmo, a US-based technology company, to continue investing in and developing an accurate e-scooter parking system. TIER claims Fantasmo has already earned a world-class reputation with its Camera Positioning System (CPS), a new positioning technology that is ten times more accurate than GPS and which can validate e-scooter…

Poor satnav positioning threatens road safety, warns GEM

Poor positioning of satnav devices on car windscreens is posing a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Today’s large screen devices positioned in the middle of car windscreens mean a potentially dangerous reduction in driver visibility, especially on left hand bends and at junctions, according to GEM.  GEM chief executive…

Thinkware launches F200 dashcam

THINKWARE has announced its latest dashcam, the F200. The new two-channel (2CH) F200 records in Full HD 1080p with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and offers 720p HD at the rear. Thinkware claims its high-quality image capability offers drivers excellent coverage at the front and rear of their vehicle, while minimizing blind spots thanks to the 140° wide…