Company demos development turn-by-turn iPhone GPS app
A friend of mine has been longing for a smartphone for years, but he’s continued to hold off on the hopes that when he does eventually get one, ... for him (besides the sandwich-making), and that’s GPS-based turn-by-turn directions. The iPhone’s built-in Google Maps are serviceable for many purposes, but if you’ve ever used an in-car GPS system [more...]
Date: 2009-02-20 02:49:09
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GOOGLE GPS SYSTEMS
Bmw-google-gps Bmw-google-gps So Google is releasing free software that helps people keep track of each other via their cell phones. The devices use GPS systems along with something called "cell tower triangulation ... every morning waiting for your car to pass by on the way to work. This idea that everyone needs [more...]
Date: 2009-02-04 22:15:14
Ontario limits car phone use
Ontario limits car phone use October 28th, 2008 It’s pretty sad that there’s a law for this now ... or BlackBerrys, or using hand-held global positioning systems would face fines and demerit points, a well ... devices to carry on conversations, or using a dashboard-mounted GPS would have nothing to fear [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 18:52:28
DARPA’s Project GANDALF puts GPS locator tools to government use
DARPA’s Project GANDALF puts GPS locator tools to government use Having “always on” geolocation functionality in our portable devices has always given me a bit of the creeps. Sure, I enjoy having a GPS system in my car that helps me find my way around, but I’m not one to leave the location based programs in my cell phone or laptop set to “ [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 03:14:03
Cheap GPS Navigation - Finding the Best Deal
If you spend a lot of time on the road, having GPS for car is definitely important ... . A great GPS system can help you make sure you get to where you are going with no problems every time, which is why so many people are using these systems in their vehicles today. However, you may ... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 12:20:09
Bushnell BackTrack, a fairly limited intro to GPS devices
Those who are seriously into GPS (the worldwide global positioning system which uses a series of satellites to show their position within a few ... it acquires the GPS satellites. Then, you mark your location using the left hand button and one of three ... , the car, and a third open marker) users can keep track of waypoints, where their car [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 21:00:59
Technology to stop phone use in cars isn’t perfect
Technology to stop phone use in cars isn’t perfect January 19th, ... GPS technology, which can tell how fast a person is traveling. But it can’t know whether the person ... , the approach is a blunt tool. Other product concepts that don’t involve GPS systems have their own flaws [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 03:09:04
Motorola Ruby (VE1) ditches weird spelling, not the RAZR look
We’ll hand it to Moto here — it truly is admirable that it didn’t use all caps and no vowels to name a phone that’s so strikingly similar to the ... samsung d807 chemical engineering car audio systems ipod accessory project management ... technology gps systems mobile phone stores samsung tv sound systems bluetooth headphones [more...]
Date: 2009-02-23 16:17:00
screenless gps navigation system is for minimalists
French company Kapsys will soon launch a mini portable GPS navigation called Kapten ... claims that it can be used in your car, it is rather intended for use in pedestrian mode. It will easily ... from the manufacturer’s site. It uses SiRF Star III GPS receiver and has 4GB of internal memory [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 11:18:19
Trade in your old gadgets for a Radio Shack gift card
We all have them. Old gadgets and gizmos tucked away that we don’t use anymore, ... , game systems/games, GPS systems, and car audio systems. It’s a pretty easy site to navigate [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 04:55:00
MTV and Comedy Central in your car
Man, your car has everything: GPS turn-by-turn directions, awesome stereo system, DVD, almost every gadget you can think of ... possible due to satellite technology getting much smaller. It uses a small antenna that sits on the roof of your car similar to those used with XM Satellite Radio, but larger. The antenna is attached [more...]
Date: 2009-01-27 00:23:40
Power it all with iGo
How many of your power cord stations look like this? Messy! No this is not my actual picture, but used to be pretty similar! ... entertained) for hours during long car rides or flights power GPS systems to avoid getting lost ... with us, plug in my car adaptor for my laptop, charge my cell phone, plug in the GPS, start up the iPod [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 02:58:27
Garmin Nüvi GPS Vent Mount
If I rent a car while traveling, them I’m going to be using my Garmin Nüvi 765t GPS ... at about $5. I don’t know what other GPS systems this will work with, but if you have a Garmin GPS ... what kind of car I had on that trip, but the mount worked PERFECTLY. It puts the GPS in the perfect [more...]
Date: 2009-02-10 11:00:51
Tennessee Road Trip, pt. VIII
The big day. It began with all sorts of great motivated thoughts like washing the car and my laundry and changing strings in the morning that ... cel phone, the highly-touted but ultimately not very convenient Sprint Instinct , has a GPS system. It's the first GPS that I've used a lot, so I don't know if this is really the way all of them work [more...]
Date: 2009-02-21 16:23:00
Garmin Oregon 200 GPS Navigator
The great outdoors of Oregon gareumin 200, as it is helpful to keep exploring the bearings ... or damage protection. Attachment 21890 Details: handheld GPS navigator for use outdoors, in a car, or on a boat WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) capability improves GPS accuracy to within [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 07:00:11
Nokia Presents Smart Home Solution
When one says “smart home solution,” it’s easy to guess that it’s about having the capability to control everything in the home with a single device ... technologies. The solution would be using several wireless systems such as WiFi, GPS, GPRS, GSM and Z-Wave. According to CNET, you can access the system from anywhere even in the car or if you’re at [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 16:00:48
A Little GPS Receiver with Big Attitude
by Joseph Aaron The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Receiver system allows a sizable collection of included maps that can be used in North America ... or in an instance when you are required to take your GPS along when you go off away from your car ... of Europe loaded into the system. Features The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Receiver boasts a 3.9 inch by 2.9 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 09:54:03
This Electric Car is Controlled by an iPhone
The Rinspeed iChange is an electric car concept promising 0-60 in four seconds along with a transforming rear end that can create two extra seats ... . So the iPhone is used to turn on the car, control the Harman/Kardon infotainment system with GPS navigation, and, we believe, even handle the air conditioning complete with vents. And as ridiculous [more...]
Date: 2009-02-17 15:37:32
GPS Tracking Solution From brickhousesecurity.com
Along with the growth of technology, GPS (stands for Global Positioning System) usage has entering new dimensions. GPS tracking has been commonly used in daily life, such as for company asset tracking, car rental position tracking and many more. This was suitable since it can reduce the risks for losing [more...]
Date: 2009-02-19 17:25:02
Nissan turns to technology to keep folks from driving the wrong way
As is becoming increasingly clear, Nissan seems to be intent on having cars do everything short of drive themselves, ... as soon as they have something ready. Filed under: GPS, Transportation Nissan turns to technology ... , the system would apparently make use of a cellular-connected GPS unit that would not only be able to be able [more...]
Date: 2009-01-31 10:43:14
GPS Tracking
GPS tracking device comes in many sizes, at Land Air Sea System Inc ... . If you become a victim of car napping, you can use gps tracking to track down your vehicle. You can help ... ., they offer a GPS tracking key that is pocket size and can be put in obscure places [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:30:18
An in-car GPS built for walking: Ask the Editors
The Garmin Nuvi 200 is a good choice.(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CBS Interactive) Q: If you had to pick a walking-tour-guide GPS for a first-timer walking in New York City, but wanted to use a basic GPS auto navigation system, what would you buy? Are crossover systems any good [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 09:40:53
Nissan turns to technology to keep folks from driving the wrong way
As is becoming increasingly clear, Nissan seems to be intent on having cars do everythingshort of drive themselves, ... , the system would apparently make use of a cellular-connected GPS unit that would not only be able to be able ... else in the way of details just yet, unfortunately, but Nissan has apparently enlisted the help [more...]
Date: 2009-01-30 22:48:00
Nissan turns to technology to keep folks from driving the wrong way
As is becoming increasingly clear, Nissan seems to be intent on having cars do everythingshort of drive themselves, ... , the system would apparently make use of a cellular-connected GPS unit that would not only be able to be able ... else in the way of details just yet, unfortunately, but Nissan has apparently enlisted the help [more...]
Date: 2009-01-31 01:27:35
Alpine releases IVA-W203/P1
Alpine releases IVA-W203/P1 Filed under: Car Entertainment, GPS - Navigation | by: Rien | Hits: 1399 NaviGadget: Alpine just came out with a new in-dash unit that combines navigation, audio, and video. Called ... is that it uses a removable GPS navigation system called NVE-P1 so if you ever need it in another vehicle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 23:05:37
Mp3 -
Looking for more information on the Mp3 ? Listed below are the new and used items currently up on eBay, ready to be sold ... GARMIN NUVI 350 CAR GPS SYSTEM NAVIGATION MP3 2009 BAG US $134.95 LG ... listings then try narrow your keywords and search again. When you"re looking to Compare Digital [more...]
Date: 2009-02-11 22:33:56
Can GPS Devices Help Your Teen Become a Better Driver?
Most of the technology that goes into your vehicle is meant to keep you safe in the event of an accident ... in the car your teen driver will be using to send data to their parents about their child's driving. Most GPS ... is, many of the teen GPS systems feature a map showing their exact location. Some GPS programs [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 19:51:01
Routefinder wrist maps
Strange Maps ran across a wristwatch-like contraption from the 1920s that holds little scrolls of paper used for navigation, an analog version of Hertz's NeverLost and other in-car GPS navigation systems. This fantastic contraption, called the 'Routefinder', showed 1920s drivers in the UK the roads they were travelling [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 15:22:47
Turn Your Car into Public Transportation With Avego. But Would You Really Use This?
The DEMO conference is filled with innovative, socially conscious, and inspiring products and companies ... , a new product by Mapflow, a Dublin and Palo Alto-based location intelligent solutions company ... you to willing Avego members who have similar routes and, using GPS and a secure PIN system, calculates [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 22:36:51
Looking for GPS system?
Except for our car, I think everyone I know has a navigation system in theirs! I always wonder, are these people really using it? Or is it for a ’show’ ? I know some of them do not even [more...]
Date: 2009-02-20 13:35:55
Apple to use iPhone’s GPS to geotag locationless photos?
The GPS circuitry in the Iphone 3G could be used to do more — a lot more, in fact — than it currently does, ... discount ipod ipod car systems biology ipod stereo itt tech new technology ipod deals ... theatre systems cheap plasma ivy tech kitchen gadgets stores bluetooth devices tech museum [more...]
Date: 2009-02-23 15:58:00
Aah...The Refurbished System Smell
This weekend, I posted on my New Florence innovation blog on how you can get for under $ 500 good enough GPS, speakerphone, DVD, back up camera and other technologies for your used car - that car makers and dealers want to charge you thousands for in a new car. Same concept applies in IT. There are plenty of technologies [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 13:42:46
Adventures in Car Stereo Installation
I have never been much into car stereos. Whatever the factory provided for sound used to be good enough for me ... a factory GPS system first. This was easy as it was plug and play. After that I installed a Kenwood ... to my car (replaced the factory traditional antenna)Mazda Auto Dimming rear view mirror [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 17:25:25
Choosing a High-End GPS Navigation System
by Joseph Aaron The Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS Navigation System is one of best tools that can be found for navigations ... to use if you experience trouble rediscovering where you have left your car in a large city or parking ... . Adding Features and Maps If the Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 10:51:17
Cool Spy Gadgets for James Bond Within You
People keep developing and using cool new gadgets to spy on people ... . 2 StarChase Spy Gadgets GPS Tracker Has any thief ever tried to snatch your valuables and got away ... transmitter. The system uses a laser to aim at the back of a car, firing a GPS receiver, wireless [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 18:10:42
Satellite Radio Owners Should Use Ceramic Car Tinting
Driving today is certainly a much different experience than it was just ten years ago. Now we have XM and Sirius Radio, Bluetooth technology, GPS Systems and the must have Cell phone ... of your car's or SUV's glass. This makes seeing at night much safer! There is a huge difference [more...]
Date: 2009-02-04 05:56:27
Nissan turns to technology to keep folks from driving the wrong way
As is becoming increasingly clear, Nissan seems to be intent on having cars do everythingshort of drive themselves, ... , the system would apparently make use of a cellular-connected GPS unit that would not only be able to be able [more...]
Date: 2009-01-30 22:48:00
GPS Overview
Subscribe to Global Positioning System at AboutClock.com There are lots for you to choose from to suit your business or personal needs ... for you: GPS Vehicle Tracking: This is only to keep track of where the car is traveling, but will not tell you how to get to a destination. GPS vehicle tracking is especially useful for companies [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 12:32:41
HTC Touch Cruise
The Touch Cruise is one of those smartphones that has at least one great feature worth writing home about with the “Footprint”. This Footprint has nothing to do with carbon, for it is a GPS feature that allows the user to dock the phone in a car cradle and use it like an ordinary Auto Navigation System. This phone/GPS [more...]
Date: 2009-01-23 13:11:11
Colouring your street directory green…
The boom in GPS-based navigation systems must have seen a diminution in sales of book-based street directories ... edited it a bit): New UBD drives greener car use With over 3 million registered vehicles across Queensland there is no doubt we’re a state of car lovers. However we are also becoming [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 14:02:18
Where to Look For New Accessories For Your Vehicle
by Dustin Stone Truck and car accessories are a common way to add some of your own personality to your ride ... and GPS systems. Your first inclination might be checking out accessories at a nearby department ... are a great addition to any vehicle. My favourite is the GPS, which I use on long trips by myself [more...]
Date: 2009-02-20 02:36:15
ALK announces CoPilot® Live™ navigation for Toshiba TG01
February 16th, Mobile World Congress, Barcelona . ALK Technologies today announced that, in partnership with Toshiba Mobile Communications, its award-winning CoPilot Live GPS navigation system will be available for the recently announced ... and highly portable mobile navigation experience, ideal for use in-car or on-foot. Michael Kornhauser, Vice [more...]
Date: 2009-02-16 12:31:04
Creative X-Fi appearing in car audio
It’s about time; we’ve had Creative sound cards in our PCs for decades. It was only natural they should move to cars. JC Hyun Systems has developed the RUNZ CI-700, the first automobile infotainment system to use Creative’s X-Fi technology. The RUNZ CI-7100 features a MMSP2 MPEG video hardware engine, SiRF III GPS [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 02:30:12
Toronto-based Skymeter Developing Vehicle Locating Billing System
Imagine being able to park your car near a meter, and getting billed automatically ... , called Skymeter, is developing this technology using what it calls 'financial-grade GPS' data ... . Their solution involves equipping vehicles with a small GPS-enabled device which attaches [more...]
Date: 2009-02-19 23:47:39
Air Traffic Control is a Mess, But the FAA is Trying
We all love to whine and complain about the air traffic control system in the US, ... services, is what lets controllers monitor planes using GPS. The idea is that this technology will track ... Traffic Controllers Association equates it to putting a nuvi inside a car stuck in bumper to bumper [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 22:05:14
Tom Tom GO 730 Portable GPS System For $189.99
Jan. 29, 2009 at 9:22 AM | Grief Factor: 1 # IQ Routes technology Calculates your routes based on the real average speed measured on roads ... safe driving easier, your TomTom uses Bluetooth technology to double as a hands-free car kit. Letting ... junctions. TomTom Map Share technology # This unique technology enables you to add to, update [more...]
Date: 2009-01-29 17:22:00
GPS Devices to Keep You on The Right Track
When taking a trip by car, you used to have to print out lengthy sets of directions from an online site, ... , so I figured it would be as good a time as any to do some research on auto navigation systems. I rented ... cases. Regardless, auto navigation systems will make the journey much more enjoyable [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 02:01:02
Nissan working on wrong-way warning system
Filed under: Japan, Safety, Tech, Nissan Earlier this week, ... -on with a police car and he and the officer were killed instantly. Nissan and West Nippon Expressway are working on technology that, using GPS and Telematics, will work to keep such things from happening [more...]
Date: 2009-01-30 15:01:00
hunting gps - my 3 favorite things to do with my hunting gps
* I also use it after I have set up my tree stand or ground blind so I can easily find my way in the early morning hours before the sun rises ... when using a gps unit 3 reasons that car gps navigation systems save gas gps navigation: then, now, and the future using gps auto tracker technology Article Source : hunting gps - my 3 favorite [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 23:00:47
An Interstellar GPS System
When we jump into the car we are accustomed to using a Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping device to find our way around town. Milkyway_sst ... . The galaxy proves its equivalent of a GPS system on a vastly grader scale, and for free. This celestial "GPS" (Galactic Positioning System) could conceivably be used for tooling around our solar sys [more...]
Date: 2008-08-01 07:35:10
