# Danger-Detecting Dash Cams The 'Dride' Auto Dash Cam Records Drives and Warns of Problems By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-dash-cam References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/dride-connected-dashcam-08-02-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1969971763/dride-connected-dashcam-with-safety-alerts-and-app) The 'Dride' auto dash cam is a newly designed piece of equipment for a vehicle in order to make it far safer and more secure than ever before. Designed to be installed at the base of the rear-view mirror on your windshield, the 'Dride' looks discreet and offers a bevy of features to keep you safe and connected. The 'Dride' dash cam works to record drives, but will also detect if you're at risk of a [front-end collision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-safety-device), respond to voice commands and even provide navigation. It puts the focus on the driving experience in order to deter users from reaching for a smartphone while they are in motion. The 'Dride' auto dash cam uploads footage it records to the cloud and features an accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app) for reviewing it afterwards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartvehicle Dash Cams:** Opportunities for developing advanced dash cam technologies that offer safety features and connectivity. - **Voice-activated Car Gadgets:** Innovations in hands-free voice-activated car gadgets that provide convenience and promote safer driving. - **Cloud-connected Auto Accessories:** Potential for creating auto accessories that can upload and access data to the cloud for added convenience and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive technology industry for developing advanced dash cam systems and voice-activated car gadgets. - **Iot and Connected Devices:** Growth potential in the IoT and connected devices industry for creating cloud-connected auto accessories that enhance user experience. - **Safety and Surveillance:** Opportunities in the safety and surveillance industry for integrating advanced dash cam technologies that provide risk detection and accident prevention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collision Avoidance Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minieye-dash-cam.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextbase-iq.md) - [AI-Powered Vehicle Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dash-cam.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextbase-1.md) - [Voice-Controlled Dual Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-dash-cams.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexar-one-dash-cam.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmall-genie-dashcam.md) - [High-Definition Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdefinition-dash-cam.md) - [State-Of-The-Art Road Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-safety-device.md)