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Gizmodo
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Gizmodo
This Tiny CarPlay Adapter Is Almost Free at Best Buy With Limited Stock, Works With Both Android and iPhone
If your car or truck is recent enough to have a factory installed Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto wired setup for your smartphone but not quite new or high-end enough for built-in wireless, you know what it's like to be at the mercy of that thin little USB cable. One good hard bump or jostle and your navigation app or hands-free phone call is suddenly gone. Even if your car can be upgraded to a fully wireless system, that's going to cost you — a lot. The good news is you're actually one awesome Best Buy sale away from going fully wireless in your vehicle, and it doesn't matter if you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The Rexing CPW-22 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter is just $60 right now, a 40% drop from its regular price of $100. The Rexing CPW-22 adapter plugs into the USB port you normally use to connect your smartphone, with both USB-A and USB-C options. The adapter itself is incredibly compact, just 3.4 x 2 inches and barely over a half-inch thick, so once it's connected you can stash it in the vehicle's center console. Since the Rexing CPW-22 only weighs one-tenth of a pound, you can even hide it beneath the console or elsewhere with a velcro strip (not included). From there, you just pair your iPhone (iOS 10 or higher) or Android (OS 11 or higher) to the Rexing CPW-22 as you would any other Bluetooth device. Once it's paired, it behaves exactly as if the phone was hardwired to that USB port, except now with a truly wireless connection, you have far more freedom for where you want to mount your phone, and never have to worry about the phone being jostled free from the port. The connection between the Rexing CPW-22 and your vehicle is a strong dual-band 5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal that won't glitch out on you, and once you pair your smartphone, the Rexing CPW-22 will recognize and automatically pair with your phone every time. Your vehicle's screen will mirror your phone's CarPlay or Android Auto screen, and even the steering wheel controls will work if your vehicle is so equipped. While it will only connect with one device at a time, it can be paired with multiple smartphones for shared vehicles. One consideration to keep in mind — your smartphone will not charge wirelessly via the Rexing CPW-22. The Rexing CPW-22 will make virtually any vehicle with a hardwired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto setup truly wireless. Best Buy's $40 discount is your chance to give your vehicle a significant and convenient upgrade for just $60.
CBS News
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Cookies for a cause: Reg Chapman creates his own cookie at T-Rex Cookie Company
Local News T-Rex cookies have been making an oversized splash with their half pound and five pound cookies for more than a decade. The Minnesota-made treats get national attention, which eventually caught WCCO's Reg Chapman's attention. Reg thought to himself, "If Henry Lake has a cookie, how come there is not a Reg Chapman cookie?" That got the attention of T-Rex Founder and CEO Tina Rexing. She invited Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso to her company's kitchen to make a "T-REG" cookie that captures Reg's cookie-loving spirit. Here is what Reg had to say about his experience: From the moment you step out of the car into the parking lot of T-Rex cookie's kitchen in Eagan, you can smell cookie goodness. That smell gets stronger once you are inside. There you can see all the different flavors created by Tina Rexing and her crew. She was in house to help Adam and me create a cookie, made of my favorite ingredients. "Were going to make you dough that you came up with so we have milk chocolate chunks, we have caramel bits and we have your marshmallows we have a raw dough for you to put all this stuff in," said Rexing. But before we start, we must put on gloves and of course hair nets. "Nothing looks better than people in pink hair nets," joked Rexing. We pour in the ingredients and the start the mixer. "And once we make the dough, we will shape them into a half pound cookie," directed Rexing. Now that the dough is ready, its time to make cookies. "[The] team lifts about 80 pounds of dough 80 pounds," said Rexing. Of course Adam and I had to taste the dough and all the ingredients we added, then T-Rex employee, Julie, gets us started by showing us how much the dough should weight and how to roll it into the perfect size for the perfect T-Rex cookie. "We take a little ball and then we weight it out we want it to be between 8.1 and 8.2 ounces and then we shaped it like a hamburger or a hockey puck and we put it right there," said Julie. Once the cookies are made, they are ready to go into the oven, an honor bestowed upon Adam. While we waited, Rexing gave us a tour of her kitchen and the things she uses to make T-Rex cookies special, including freeze-dried Skittles. Rexing ships her cookies world wide. She started her company and ended up on a network morning show, that changed the trajectory of her business. Now whenever fans of her cookies see a T-Rex, it reminds them of Tina's now famous cookies.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Best Dash Cam Deals: Stay Protected on the Road Without Breaking the Bank
Many of us keep our homes protected with some sort of security system. However, the majority of people don't seem to take the same precaution with their vehicles. There are many benefits to having a dash cam in your car, like being able to provide evidence if an accident occurs or deterring thieves from breaking in. By this logic, a dash cam practically pays for itself. Even so, there's no reason to pay the high prices you'll often see on these devices. We've rounded up all the latest sales on dash cams, so you can not only pick one up for less but potentially use it to obtain lower rates on your car insurance. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Think of a dash cam as a security monitor for your vehicle, so if an emergency arises or an accident happens, you'll have the whole situation recorded. Video evidence can be helpful when it comes to dealing with insurers, as well as the police or the courts. It's always best to be prepared in case the worst happens. The best dash cameras offer tons of advanced features, but like most tech, those upgrades are going to cost you. That's why seeking out deals is important, and we've gathered plenty of good options so you can score one at less than full price but still get the features that matter to you. Below, we've highlighted the best dash cam offers currently available, and we'll continue to update this list as discounts come and go, so check back anytime to see the latest deals. This Redtiger dash cam kit is probably one of the cheapest front-and-back combos you're going to find at 4K resolution. Besides the 4K day camera, it has 2K night vision, is GPS-enabled and has Wi-Fi so you can connect through your phone. The bundle comes with a free 64GB microSD card. There's also a parking monitor, so it can capture any incidents while your car is parked. Just be sure to clip the coupon to get the full discount. See at Amazon This Rexing 4K dual dash cam is now on clearance and is $100 off if you buy directly from Rexing. It sports a 170-degree field of view with a 3,840x2,160-pixel recording resolution, built-in Wi-Fi, a G-Sensor and an adhesive mount. See at Rexing The Vantrue N4 is one of our favorite dash cams, and right now you can buy it at a great price. This three-channel device can record the road ahead as well as inside and behind the car all at once in HD or better. It also has motion and impact detection, infrared night vision and more. You don't have to pair it with your phone to manage any settings -- there are plenty of on-device buttons for getting it set up. Don't forget to clip the on-page coupon for the full discount. See at Amazon If you're willing to pay a little more, then this Nextbase dash cam is the way to go, with a crisp 4K video resolution, free cloud storage, built-in Alexa connectivity, a 140-degree field of view and G-Sensor, as well as handy features like emergency SOS and crash detection. This bundle also includes a 256GB U3 industrial-grade microSD card, a rearview camera and a carrying case. And now you can save more than $300 on the bundle. See at Nextbase This dash cam can take 4K and FHD video from the front and back of your car. There's a free 128GB microSD card in the box, and you can use Wi-Fi connectivity to access the recordings. It can also record video when your car is parked with 24-hour parking mode, so you'll always know what happened should you come out to your car and find something wrong. Don't forget to clip the on-page coupon to score the full deal. See at Amazon
