It’s no secret that Mitsubishi offers the perfect vehicles for adventuring, thanks to capable entries in the lineup like the Eclipse Cross and Outlander. But when the weather turns nasty, there are some pieces of gear and ac- cessories you will want to bring along to make sure everyone arrives to the winter destination relaxed and enter- tained post-arrival. Here are some of the latest products available now. Gear and Accessories
Amazon Echo Auto 2 Amazon first brought the Alexa personal concierge experience into the vehicle in 2018, and now the e-commerce giant has launched a much more com- pact second-generation version. A clever adhesive dock sticks to almost any smooth surface in the cab- in, and the slick, black 52 x 23 mm device housing both an action and mute button simply clips on mag- netically. An inline speaker is installed on the USB-A cord providing power. After pairing the Echo Auto 2 using the smartphone app and the car’s infotainment via AUX or Bluetooth, the five built-in microphones picks up any verbal commands after an occupant says “Alexa,” (or press- es the aforementioned action button) like “check the weather,” or “take me home.” In the box is also a 12- volt adapter to accommodate older models without a USB input. Soundcore Sleep A10 Wireless earphones are a dime a dozen, however try- ing to find a proper pair designed to help people get a little shuteye can be challenging. The Soundcore Sleep A10 is a new entry in the market that relies on passive rather than active noise cancelling and gentle audio to mask unwanted external noise. No integrated micro- phones and various-sized winged silicon tips allow the buds to stay slim and wear comfortably in-ear, even for side sleepers. The companion app features different types of white noise to play, or users are free to listen to their own music. The software packs extra functionality as well such as data tracking and an alarm. The battery lasts a maximum 10 hours, and the bundled charging case adds an extra 40 hours particularly handy while travelling.
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