Tanner Marlar-Reporter

Tanner Marlar

Reporter

June, 2025
Tanner is a career-long journalist in the automotive space covering motorsport developments, technological innovations and emerging trends.
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About Tanner Marlar

Tanner Marlar is a career-long journalist covering the automotive techincal industry. From the best and worst infotainment systems to ground-breaking innovations in the automotive space, Tanner has all the information you need. In his spare time, Tanner runs his own photography business, capturing motorsport memories at tracks across the country. 

When did your interest in technology begin?

My interest in technology began at a young age. As one of the last analog babies, I remember vividly just how far we've come in the past 20 years, but am still an early enough adopter to remain at the forefront of the advancements made in the space. 

What was your first phone?

My first cell phone was my dad's old Blackberry that he retired in about 2007. I remember playing brick breaker for hours on end in his office before he would take me home for the day during the summers. 

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I'm most passionate about the technological advancements made in the automotive space. We spend the most time in our cars, outside of our home and offices, and that's a special relationship to me as a former mechanic. 

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A still photo of the Freewell iPhone 16 Pro Hybrid Filter kit.
This iPhone Pro filter kit gave my videos life - but my gimbal a meltdown

Freewell's new iPhone Pro Hybrid Filter kit did what it was designed for, but not much more.

A still photo of Apple CarPlay iOS 26 with apps in dark mode.
5 useful iOS 26 CarPlay features that have me excited to use the platform again

The latest Apple update brought big changes to your tiny (or not so tiny) car screen.

A still photo of an Apple CarPlay app screen.
4 apps that make my Apple CarPlay so much more fun

Take any mundane drive to the next level with these four fun and useful CarPlay apps.

A still photo of Insta360's GO Ultra camera on a wooden table.
This new camera from Insta360 is the best POV shooter I've ever used

This tiny camera has everything any creator needs from a full-fledged work horse.

A still photo of the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric dash display.
These 4 cars give you the most tech for your money in 2025

These four cars have plenty of top tier tech, but still won't break the bank.

A still photo of WayRay's Augmented Reality Heads Up Display.
Augmented Reality is coming for your car's dashboard whether you want it or not
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Qualcomm and BMW's joint IAA announcement further inches the market towards Augmented Reality Driving.

A still photo of a Yakima NX Skinny Roof Box.
I love this Yakima SkyBox Skinny, but you won't believe why

I love a good roof box, and this one might be the easiest I've ever used.

A still photo of the Hedgehog JET laying in the grass.
This handheld super-blower just became my new favorite household gadget

I just replaced my leaf blower with this tiny gadget, and I'll never go back.

A still photo of the Insta360 Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro with iPhones mounted on them.
Insta360's Flow 2 series just leveled up my content creation

As an iPhone creator, Insta360's new gimbal line is hard to beat.

A still photo of vehicle motion cues active on an iPhone 15 Plus.
This simple iPhone feature totally cured my car sickness

This little-known iPhone feature completely fixed my car sickness.

A still photo of the Harman Automotive Ready Display.
Car makers are getting tired of CarPlay, and this company has a solution

Harman is trying to make its software so good that it leaves CarPlay in the dust.

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Satechi Mac Mini Hub
This Mac Mini SSD base overhauled my photography workflow

This Mac Mini SSD enclosure base from Satechi completely changed how I work.

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A still photo of the Hyundai Ionic 2
5 essential things I want from Hyundai's upcoming affordable Ioniq 2 EV

With Hyundai set to release its newest budget EV in September, these five features are a must.

A driver using hands-free mode in a Tesla Model S.
In-car subscription services are a massive scam, and I'm tired of it

In a time where everything comes with a subscription, even our cars are sucking away at our wallets more than ever before.

A still photo of a Tesla Model S driving on a two-lane road.
5 EV myths that I think should die sooner than later

No matter how many EVs are sold each year, people are still hanging on to these five myths.

A driver operates their Volkswagen car while using the on-board infotainment system.
5 car features I think are still more hype than help

These five features were once billed as helpful tech, but still haven't landed in 2025.

A woman in her vehicle using Ford's Blue Cruise hands free driving mode.
5 must-have car features I need for every road trip

These five car features from manufacturers make each road trip a little bit easier.

An Afeela car with a PS controller.
5 car manufacturers making the most surprising tech moves in 2025

Where others have zigged, these companies have zagged, and it's paying off in 2025.

A still photo of a Ford Auto Hold brake light on a dash.
5 underrated car features you'll wish you had sooner

These five car features just make life easier.

Tesla's 2025 Model Y.
5 interesting ways EV buyers are responding to the end of federal tax credits

With the end of the federal EV tax credit looming later this fall, EV buyers and owners alike are all responding differently.