Navdy releases world’s first iPhone compatible HUD

GPS is fiddly, and it doesn’t give you anything except a map and a rather irritating voice. Smartphones are useful but once you’re on the road, you can’t really interact with them unless you’re willing to risk your licence, or your life. This is now such a problem that long-awaited HUD displays have now become commercially available, enter Navdy.

With an ingenious combination of a high-quality projector and dedicated software programming, Navdy gives drivers the illusion of a translucent display, appearing to float about 6 feet in front of the driver. Essentially, that means the driver’s vision is never interrupted from exactly where it should be – right in front of them.

You’re able to answer your calls, follow GPS directions and reply to messages, all without touching your phone or even shifting your gaze; this is mostly done through voice commands, although simple left, right and thumbs up hand commands are also available for those who are lazy, or mute.

It incorporates apps that are already on your iOS or Android phone, meaning there’s no hidden cost to using this wonderful bit of tech; moreover, you won’t lose your view of the GPS when you’ve got an incoming call, which is the bane of every iPhone-reliant driver’s life. With extra details such as your car’s speed, RPM and fuel economy, this little piece of kit provides you with all the data you could ever want during a car journey.

The product’s currently in an early-adopter stage, where they’re gauging interest by offering Navdy at its lowest possible price. Needless to say, with testimonials that say it ‘feels like driving in the future’, we think it’s well worth it.

Navdy, $299 from Navdy