Google Maps now harvests dashcam imagery to update changing road conditions submitted by /u/MishaalRahman

LPT If you don’t want to hardwire your dashcam you can just plug it into a power bank that is always plugged in the cigarette lighter. That way you get the dashcam still on after the car is switched off and locked. Probably not as good as being hardwired. It won’t stay on overnight or more but it will still cover you for few hours. Enough for shopping trips or appointments. The positive is that it will not suck out a car battery dry and is a lot cheaper than having it installed by your mechanic. submitted by /u/DownImpulse

Dashcam Footage Shows Man Raging Like A Lunatic Before Driving Through Portland Parade Last June, a driver in Portland drove his truck through a parade route, sending attendees running for safety. Now new dashcam footage from inside the truck has been released, showing the driver completely losing his temper over closed exits along the parade route reports OregonLive. Read more…

Dashcam vs cameram? I drive a lot and see beautiful sights and wanted to record what I see. I tried using my phone, despite its awesome stats on paper the footage it records is abysmal. Plus it is shaky to the point that video stabilization doesn’t work either. Any suggestions on what gear or dashcam would result in at least youtube worthy 1080p 60fps footage? …