Just plug it into the cigarette socket for "location tracking" + charging! 5 seriously usable in-car gadgets

You might think it's just a common car charger... but wait, it can also track your location!? As expected from Hack. They've created another usable gadget.

Car charger with parking location confirmation

Many people have probably experienced the frustration of wondering, "Where did I park the car?" in a large parking lot at their destination. In such cases, the "Car Charger with Search Tag" may come in handy. Not only can it charge your smartphone by plugging it into the cigarette socket, but it also features a location search function. Since you can check the location information from a compatible iPhone, it seems to reduce the hassle of searching for your parking spot. It is equipped with two ports: Type-A and Type-C, allowing for simultaneous charging of two devices. When the engine is off, it switches to the built-in rechargeable battery, with a continuous usage time of about 2 months.

Product name: Car Charger with Search Tag
Price: 2,680 yen
Compatible models: iPhone running iOS 14.5 or higher
Maximum output: 10W for each Type-A and Type-C, 12W when using both ports simultaneously (theoretical value)

Position your navigation device for easy viewing! Fixed with a strong magnet

If you want to use your smartphone as a navigation device, also check out the "Car Strong Magnet Smartphone Holder." It can be attached to the dashboard with a vacuum gel suction cup, features three joints, and allows for 14 levels of height adjustment, along with a ball joint to adjust its position. Smartphones that do not support magnets can also be mounted using the included ring seal. The ability to adjust it to a convenient viewing position according to personal preference is appealing.

Product name: Car Strong Magnet Smartphone Holder
Price: 1,480 yen
Weight capacity: Approx. 400g
Size: Approx. W6.5×D15×H12cm

At the desk, we use two types of stands

"The Folding Charging Stand" is a compact device that allows you to charge a smartphone equipped with a Type-C port while standing it up. It supports both vertical and horizontal placement, and the left and right stand parts can rotate 360 degrees. When stored, it measures approximately W6.5×D2×H1.1cm and weighs about 10g, making it easy to carry. It seems useful not only at your desk but also when you're out and about.

Product Name / Folding Charging Stand
Price / 580 yen
Maximum Output / 240W (theoretical value)
Data Transfer Speed / 480Mbps (theoretical value)

The other is the "Multi Smartphone Stand," which can be bent to change its shape. With the aluminum core material inside, it can be adjusted to your preferred angle and accommodates not just smartphones but also tablets and laptops. Its appeal lies in the fact that it is versatile enough for various locations, from watching videos to online meetings.

Product Name / Multi Smartphone Stand
Price / 980 yen
Size / Approximately W10×D0.5×H20cm
Weight / Approximately 115g

Tangle-free cables keep your bag neat

If you're looking to optimize your charging environment, you'll want to pay attention to the cables as well. "Magnet Flat Cable" adopts a flat shape and can be bundled together with magnets when not in use. It supports PD fast charging and data transfer of up to 240W (theoretical value). Made with high-durability nylon mesh, it seems great for use in the car and for carrying during business trips or travels.

Product Name / Magnet Flat Cable
Price / 1280 yen
Maximum Output / 240W (theoretical value)
Data Transfer Speed / 480Mbps (theoretical value)

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