With unique styling and a motorized, rotatable camera the 70mai Dash Cam Omni both looks good in your vehicle and takes detailed captures in any direction. I don't want to saddle the 70mai Dash Cam Omni with the adjective cute, though the onboard and app graphics animations push that aesthetic somewhat. Clever and unique are far better terms to describe the unit with its motorized, rotatable camera. More than that, the Omni is an effective dash cam that takes detailed video from any direction you point it at--day or night. Note that all images are showing the Omni resting its mount.

AI-powered cars are, in a strange way, here and not here. The technology works--millions of miles have been traversed by true self-driving vehicles in the past decade--and it shows up in places like Tesla. Most of us don't realize just how close AI is to becoming the future of driving. The price of AI modeling software and hardware, as well as the problem of implementation, make mainstream adoption move much slower than some of us would want. Although most of us think of AI-powered cars as using massive computers inside relatively complex vehicles, that's not always the case.

Sooner or later, everyone working in applied forms of machine learning goes after a use case that is going to yield tons of data, examples off of which to train a neural network. It's the data, many believe, that very often is the biggest deciding factor in making a network useful. That's the premise of Owlcam, a Palo Alto-based startup that sells a $349 camera for your car dashboard. It has been able to gather millions of videos from its users to refine its ability to detect crashes, to know when to capture video that can be used to handle insurance claims, or to detect an intruder to potentially solve car theft. The product, in other words, is the young company's entrée into a big problem where there's lots to learn.

This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. After researching about 200 dash cams and testing 30, we've found that the Garmin Dash Cam 55 is the dash cam we'd want on the windshield in case something crazy happens when we're out for a drive. This camera produces crisp, detailed video day or night, and its compact body sits securely in a magnetic mount that's among the simplest to set up and use daily. The Garmin Dash Cam 55 records at a 1440p resolution, delivering better-quality video than most of the models we've tested, with sharp enough resolution to clearly read license plates and see other details in lighting conditions that other cameras struggled with. At only 2¼ by 1½ inches, the Garmin takes up less room on the windshield than most, and its small magnetic mount makes the camera easy to adjust, attach, or remove. You can perform basic functions through voice commands--a rare feature that helps make up for some awkward physical controls. It also has details common to higher-end units, like an integrated GPS receiver, Wi-Fi for connecting to a compatible smartphone app, and some handy driver assistance functions. On performance, the Nextbase 512GW and Nextbase 612GW 4K are actually better dash cams than the Garmin 55--but this brand, popular in the UK and new to the US market, has been available inconsistently so far. If you can find either of these Nextbase models, you'll get the best image quality--as well as one of the best mounts and smartphone apps--of any dash cams we tested. A few details differentiate this pair: the 512GW records at 1440p resolution, has touch-sensitive buttons, and a plastic body; the 612GW records at a crisper 2160p (4K) and has both an easier-to-use touchscreen and a sturdier aluminum body. You can also connect an optional rear camera to the 512GW.

For an inexpensive dash cam (available on Amazon), the Cacagoo CA03 is impressive. It takes good day video, and sports the looks and out-of-box experience of a much pricier item. That said, the detailing in the dark areas of night video is weak, and there's no GPS. The latter is hardly surprising given the price, but the former may be a deal-buster if you drive at night a lot. I'm not going to take cheap shots at the name--the product doesn't warrant it.

Don't think it's enough to have Amazon Alexa in your car? Garmin thinks it has a better proposition: throw in a dash cam. Its new Speak Plus includes the same voice assistant that offers directions, music playback and other hands-free controls, but it also tucks in a camera that can both record "incidents" (read: collisions) and deliver alerts. It'll warn you if you're too close to a car, if you're drifting out of your lane or if that gridlocked traffic has finally started moving. The Plus continues to pair with your smartphone to get online, and can use either Bluetooth or an aux cable to pipe music to your car's audio system.

I'm never sure what to expect when I walk up the steps of Comma AIs office (which is actually a house in a San Francisco neighborhood). Its founder and all-around rabble-rouser George Hotz (the iPhone and Playstation hacker more commonly known as geohot) has strong opinions about the automotive industry and how he can fix it. The company's "ghost riding for the masses" tagline won't win over regulators, but Comma AI's longterm goal of running your car's operating system seems doable. But first, it's concentrating on dash cams that tap into your car's data. Comma AI's latest piece of hardware is the EON dash cam developer kit.

Dash cams on cars might not be limited to just law enforcement officials' cars -- a new app can transform your smartphone into a dash cam and will also provide additional features such as crash warnings, auto-detection of events on the roads and even modes for hailing cabs. Nexar is a free app available in both Google Play Store and Apple App Store and can turn phones into a connected dashboard system. The company claims that its open communication network made collision rate in New York City drop by 30 percent. The app's artificial intelligence-based virtual dashboard will also connect drivers to others using the app and help create a safer driving environment. The app detects dangers on the roads and provides "watch out" warnings which could help users avoid potential pile-on situations on the road. Like any other dash cam, the app can also be used as evidence in case of an accident for claiming insurance, the app makers have claimed.

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Artificial Intelligence and other smart technologies are used to empower businesses from every industry, regardless of location. Moreover, smart technologies help companies gain an advantage in front of their competitors, so they are changing the business landscape at an increasing speed. Therefore, today we'll have a look at some of the most innovative and useful AI-based products that help businesses stay competitive and get the lead in their niche. While the logistics industry benefits from a wide range of sensors and GPS-enabled devices, the product that brought the most improvements is the AI-based dash cam for trucks. This product is mounted on a truck's dashboard and has a wide range of features that allow fleet managers to monitor drivers and optimize routes. Due to these devices, trucks get in fewer traffic accidents, transport speed has improved, and costs have dropped.