# Digital Driving Dashboard Devices Garmin Lets Us Document Our Trips with Its Handy Dash Camera By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-cam References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/garmin-dash-cam-20/) & [garmin](http://www.garmin.com/en-US?utm_expid=5808-13.a-LOIVIyTcC_D0sJ7Urbew.0) When you're shopping for a new trinket for your car you're probably not thinking of a dash cam. When I think car gadget, it's trunk speakers first and foremost but [Garmin's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-dzlcam-lgv710) [compact dashboard camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdefinition-dash-cam) does have many uses. The idea of a camera on your dashboard may make huge tech enthusiasts excited, but even for the less technologically engaged individuals, the concept is still quite interesting. The camera comes with the functionality to start when you turn on the engine, has a gravity sensor that knows when you've been in an accident (just in case you know you weren't sure or something) and records in [full HD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddpai-z90-master). It's already gained huge popularity in European countries like Russia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dash Cams:** Opportunity for the development of more advanced and feature-rich dashboard cameras. - **Smart Car Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative car accessories that integrate with digital devices and provide added functionality. - **Connected Car Technology:** Opportunity to leverage internet connectivity and data collection in automobiles to enhance driver experience and safety. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry through the development of advanced dashboard camera technology. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create and market smart car accessories that cater to the growing demand for digital integration in vehicles. - **Insurance:** Potential for insurance companies to leverage dash cam footage and connected car data to improve accident investigation and claims processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Navigation-Equipped Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-dzlcam-lgv710.md) - [LTE-Enabled Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-dash-cam-live.md) - [Multipurpose 4K Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-dash-cams.md) - [AI-Powered Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmall-genie-dashcam.md) - [High-Definition Dashboard Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-car-cam.md) - [Voice-Controlled Dual Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-dash-cams.md) - [720-Degree Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panoramic-dash-cam.md) - [Connected 4K Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextbase-622gw-dash-cam.md) - [High-Definition Dash Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdefinition-dash-cam.md)