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.
cars, cameras, Adobe
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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 an iphone 16 Pro mounted on the Lounge-IT phone mount.
This device turned my cell phone into a dash cam for less than $30

If you're looking for a solid dash cam option without breaking the bank, this cell phone mount has your solution.

A still photo of Apple CarPlay iOS 26 with apps in dark mode.
2 long-awaited CarPlay features are finally set to debut very soon

Apple isn't done working on its new version of CarPlay just yet.

A still photo of the GoPro Max 2.
I've been using the new GoPro 360 Max 2 to film for a week

After six years, is the successor to the original Max worth the wait?

A still photo of a 2025 Volkswagen Atlas infotainment system.
3 infotainment systems I tried when car buying, and one I loved

I couldn't help but nitpick these infotainment systems when we were buying our new car.

A still photo of the Divoom Times Frame on an end table.
This unique digital frame is an amazing last-minute Christmas gift

The Divoom Times Frame is just unique enough to stand out on any surface without being too loud.

M4 ipad Air running Lightroom CC
I fixed the most annoying Adobe Lightroom issue with one simple trick

It only took a few clicks to fix the most annoying Adobe Lightroom issue I've ever encountered.

A still photo of the Accor car trash can in the back seat of a Jeep.
4 automotive gadgets perfect for holiday gifting

These four car gadgets and gifts have already made their way onto my holiday wishlist.

A still photo of the Android Auto home screen using the RadioTime app.
4 Android Auto apps that will save your road trips from disaster

These 4 free Android Auto apps don't leave my home screen during family vacations.

Rain Viewer
Meet my new favorite weather app that doesn't sell your data

With plenty of weather apps not being as innocent as they seem, Rain Viewer is my new favorite forecaster.

The Libby app on CarPlay
4 free CarPlay apps that keep me entertained on long roadtrips

While most infotainment apps require a subscription, these four Apple CarPlay apps are all free to use.

A still photo of Apple CarPlay iOS 26 with apps in dark mode.
4 reasons why I think GM dropping CarPlay and Android Auto is the right move

GM is the first in a long line of automakers that will have to make a very big infotainment decision in the coming months.

A still photo of the Android Auto home screen
4 reasons I always choose Android Auto over Apple CarPlay

As a user of both infotainment services, I choose Android Auto every time - here's why.

iPhone 17 Pro.
4 creator-focused iPhone 17 Pro features that make me want to ditch my iPhone 16 Pro

I might trade in my iPhone 16 Pro for these fresh iPhone 17 Pro features.

A still photo of the Android Auto home screen
4 Android Auto apps that make my road trips so much better

I won't hit the open road without firing up these four Android Auto staples.

A still photo of a smashed Playstation 5 controller next to a hammer.
I tried to fix stick drift on my PS5 controller and it went very poorly

My heart sunk when I got stick drift on my PS5 controller, but mama didn't raise a quitter.

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A still photo of the Android Auto app dashboard.
4 simple Android Auto settings I'm so glad I changed

These four Android Auto adjustments may seem small, but they completely changed all of my road trips.

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A still photo of the Android Auto home app display.
4 apps that make my Android Auto way more fun

I can't imagine firing up Android Auto without these four apps.

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A still photo of a driver holding their phone with the TikTok app displayed.
TikTok might soon be on your car's navigation screen - and I’m terrified about it

A new overseas partnership could spell trouble for Apple, Google, and others.

A still photo looking at the CarPlay iOS 26 settings logo.
4 lesser-known iOS 26 CarPlay settings I'm so glad I changed

Every iOS 26 user deserves to know about these four CarPlay settings.

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A still photo of the Travlfi JourneyGo wifi hotpot.
This portable Wi-Fi hotspot is my new favorite travel companion

I often travel for work, and this hotspot has never left me without internet.

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