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DataCar: Gamify the Driving Experience A DONGLE THAT HELPS YOU DOUBLE CLUTCH NAN’S HOLDEN ASTRA. US$30 | igg.me/at/datacar/x#/ Studies have found that people who play Forza or Need for Speed daily have a higher incidence of accidents and speeding tickets than the general population. So we’re not sure the ‘gamification’ of everyday driving is such a good thing, but the app-connected DataCar dongle still looks like a neat little tool for anyone interested in detailed driving data. After pluging the dongle into your car’s OBD2 diagnostic info port and choosing from one of the Eco, Diagnosis or Sports driving modes, the DataCar will deliver info on speed, RPM, gears, acceleration and fuel economy so that you can drive even better. YoonJi Combination Earbud Earings IF YOU LIKED IT THEN YOU SHOULDA PUT A RING ON IT. $TBC | www.yankodesign.com If you thought that Apple’s AirPods were a fashion statement, get ready to have your eyes opened by the YoonJi Combination Earbud Earrings. Looking as if they belong on a haute couture catwalk, the loops of these fashion-first true wireless headphones don’t just make a statement, but they also crank up its volume. Quite literally the hoops also double as an interface where you roll them forward and back for volume control. USB-C charging and a minimalist earring case design mean they seem like a legitimate headphone option, but we’re guessing you’ll need to at least buy a few pairs – so you have one that’ll match every outfit.