► Nextbase is best known for its range of dashcams, but now it’s released a far more interesting, all-round piece of tech. Called the Nextbase IQ and unveiled at CES, the company’s latest device intelligently records driving incidents, but it also packs in everything from driver awareness to ADAS tech – so it’ll provide any car with cutting-edge safety. As you’d expect, the Nextbase IQ begins with a 4K tri-cam video system, so footage should be clear and usable in the event of an accident.
As you’d expect, the footage is able to provide enough detail for numberplates and street signs even in low-light. And because it’s 2022, this dashcam uploads to the cloud, and also throws in a bunch of AI-powered functions.In this case AI translates to everything from spatial awareness tech, to voice activation. For example, a built-in ADAS system means the Nextbase can predict accidents, while the internal camera means it can detect driver drowsiness – and potentially prevent an accident.
Finally, the IQ also features a witness mode. Designed to record incidents inside the car, it can be triggered discreetly and may provide evidence of everything from road-rage to domestic violence.