Battle of the Lifehacker Readers' Big Ideas [Lifehacker Faceoff]

Last week we asked you for your big tech ideas—the software and products you don't have right now but would love to someday—and as ... for me to know if I am willing to ride with you and vice versa. My phone or my GPS tracks ... with my car. Not just RFID on one door. I think it would be cooler to only have to leave the house [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 20:30:00

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Black Friday Websites To Watch

By Evan Ackerman PC Magazine (which is now entirely digital, by the way) ... to go to get the lowest price on exactly what you want. Looking for a nice car GPS system for under $100 ... list over at PC Magazine, and plan out your Black Friday down to the last dirt cheap gadget. PC [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 08:47:38

Catania Fans in the Feel-Good Story of the Week

Violence is, unfortunately, a pretty common extracurricular activity at Italian football games. So when you hear that a group of visiting Chievo supporters were accosted by bad Catania apples and had the GPS stolen out of their car a couple weeks ago, it comes as no surprise. But what you don [more...]

Date: 2008-10-12 14:00:06

Noelle McCarthy

Noelle McCarthy November 26th, 2008 at 4:27 pm The Sunday Star-Times did a large and prominent story on Noelle McCarthy and raised issues about whether some of her verbal on air essays were too similiar to articles from various European newspapers. I’m possibly somewhat biased on this issue as the GPS system in my car is called Noelle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 03:27:49

Honda unveils crash-preventing GPS

Straddling a motorbike just got a lot less dangerous, with Honda unveiling a new GPS system to warn of cars on a collision course with your ‘cycle ... up if careless drivers are up ahead. “European research shows the majority of accidents involving a motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 12:34:34

Don’t Get Left Out of the GPS Revolution!

by Richard EberhardIn the world of GPS systems, it seems there is no such thing as too small or too fast. GPS units are changing so quickly these days, each unit getting smaller and faster. It seems ... , and I suspect this is one of the major reasons GPS for the car are so popular now. Being able [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 07:14:26

Our Work, not the Government’s, Will Restore the Economy

According to the Bible, God created man to cultivate the Garden of Eden ... s, cars with GPS systems, cell phones, computers, and Ipods. Those things are nice, but no one has ever been hugged by their television. Nobody’s car ever looked up at them and needed it to tie [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 12:15:15

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

Driving Activity Monitor: Gentlemen, Stalk your Engines!

Hammacher Schlemmer has a GPS tracking system for your car that's finally hit the concerned consumer price range ... and records GPS data (location points and time) as long as you have a sufficiently unobstructed view [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 10:47:04

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic unboxing video

If you are a regular to tracyandmatt.co.uk you'll know that over the past few months we have been looking at a number of new 'feature phones' and ... - Integrated GPS for pedestrian and car navigation, Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch application 3.2 megapixel ... System – S60 5th edition, Symbian OS version 9.4 Memory - 81 MB internal memory, 8GB MicroSDHC [more...]

Date: 2009-02-15 09:07:20

Massachusetts Governor Calls For Mileage Chips For Cars By 2014

WWLP | The GPS chip the state is thinking about installing in vehicles to track their mileage has been tested with positive results in ... for the miles they put on state roads is seen as fair way to pay for them. The GPS system in Oregon doesn't allow real-time tracking of the vehicle, though it still measures distance traveled. [more...]

Date: 2009-02-17 02:09:43

App Review: Google My Tracks

Title: My Tracks Developer: Google Available: Now, Android Market Cost: FREE When I first saw My Tracks in the Android Market , ... a program on my phone that records my GPS tracks?  I already have a TomTom in my car.  What is my phone ... as your phone acquires a GPS fix.  In my short time with the program, this normally takes 0-3 minutes [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 03:45:22

Kogan promises Linux netbook in “weeks,” we have our doubts

Ruslan Kogan, the Australian who built up our hopes only to let them down recently with his make believe Agora, is back with more outlandish promises, ... offer wake tech plasma flat screen discount plasma cheap plasma television ipod car ... gps navigation systems Gadget Reviews [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 09:44:00

Stolen goods farming with GPSes

Back in the 80s junkies were stealing radios from cars. Now it’s GPS units. At Logan Airport, bright signs greet you in the parking lot: REMOVE YOUR GPS UNITS, or words ... , and it was sitting on the dashboard. The second was a Garmin Nuvi 680, stolen along with a bunch of other [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 12:06:27

Chucks App Corner - Cams Ahoy!

by Chuck - your gadget n’ gear reporter. Speed cams sure can be tricky. If it’s dark forget about recognizing it before hitting the brakes ... navigator has a head’s-up that works in real-time, good for you. But if you’re a rent-a-car-ist ... graphics - Separate from the phones GPS app. Messy if you need to switch between them. Calls for a lot [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 06:10:26

Cheap Auto Insurance for the First-Time Insurance Buyer Posted By : Elle

There are drivers who painstakingly research all the aspects that are related to driving and cars. They consider things such as fuel efficiency, mileage, size, comfort, and its built-in devices such as stereos, and for some higher-end vehicles GPS car navigation systems. [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 06:00:00

Hood to Coast Relay tip, Week of August 3, 2003

Course changes were announced recently. Additional changes are always a possibility, ... it with a car odometer and a GPS device. My understanding is that HTC normally uses a car odometer [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 06:37:20

Review: Pro.Fit mobile device car mounts!

So you've bought an iPhone, or another mobile device, and now you are thinking it would be great to use it in your car, especially with the new GPS functions. And if you are like me, you are looking for a way to hold your iPhone safely and securely, rather than plopping it on the dash or in your change compartment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 19:18:17

Dash Navigation Can’t Find Its Way, Lays Off Two Thirds Of Employees

Dash Navigation is getting out of the hardware business and cutting 55 jobs, or 65% of its workers ... , such as Garmin and TomTom, are unlikely to license Dash’s software for their own devices. Part ... . The startup, which is backed by both Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins, makes the Dash Express car GPS [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 17:30:59

Casio PRX-2000T Watch

Casio has released its latest wristwatch in the Protrek line, and it will be known as the PRX-2000T ... laptops cheap plasma television gamecube hardware buy apple ipod solar systems educational ... advanced technology united technologies cellphone service discount plasma gps software car [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 01:45:30

Pre second to the prom after TealOS already showed up in same dress

Wow, I must say that after playing with tealos on my centro for a couple days my anticipation for the pre has waned ... not having full-time keyboard gps for me I don't really use the gps I have in my car already ... of all my private contact info out in the cloud for security. May be unfounded on my part Wifi [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 14:56:29

The Digital Living Room: Nascar Trackpass

Yesterday’s Daytona 500 may have ended early due to rain, but this years “Great American Race” still offered plenty of exciting moments ... on the Bumblebee concept from the Transformers movie. Race fan Tom Cruise and recording industry ... Pass records each cars position in the field via gps and allows the armchair race fan to select [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 22:42:26

Italian State Police Get Gadget-Filled Lamborghini Gallardo Police Car [Police Cars]

The Italian state police have just received a customized Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 capable of 203 MPH to catch your ass anywhere you go ... -time to central control rooms, while a forward-looking camera is capable of data-logging GPS ... of the car and some light, police-sanctioned hoonage below of this completely useless police car that still [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 17:30:00

Cheetah F-117 Is The Jet Fighter Of Snowboards, And Costs It Too

Getting ‘EXTREME’ requires some huge balls and one gnarly piece of gear ... or so folks can purchase one for a dollar shy of $2k.Check the product page here Coolhunting Read More:Gadget Rumor: The New Mac Mini, Sony Play TV For The PS3 Unboxed And Tested, Spider Man GPS Car Mount [more...]

Date: 2009-01-27 06:16:23

FOR SALE : New Blackberry Bold 9000 at $280USD / Apple iPhone 16GB 3G at $300USD.

Contact: Talitha Gueo ( Marketing Manager ) Email: talitha.gueo@gmail.com MSN : talitha.gueo@hotmail ... at $1,150USD Nikon D300 Digital Camera at $950USD Garmin GPSMAP 4208 GPS Receiver at $550USD Garmin GPSMAP 545s Car GPS Receiver at $450USD Garmin GPSMAP 4212 GPS Receiver at $900USD STATE [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 15:56:20

Christmas Gift Guide: One For The Sports-Minded

Christmas Gift Guide: One For The Sports-Minded Posted by Kym Weathersten at 9:00 AM on November 20, 2008 Using a GPS outside of your car isn't a new concept. Portable navigational devices are becoming increasingly commonplace and easier to use. Golf GPS devices are no exception. Beyond basic distance [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 22:10:26

Samsung i7110 Announced, Goes One On One Against The N85

At the Symbian Smartphones Show today, Samsung announced the newest addition to its S60 line, the i7710 ... between an OLED and a regular LCD screen. Aside from the 2.6″ OLED, the i7110 also boosts a GPS chip ... through the car’s speakers (I haven’t had any FM transmitter in my hands yet, so I ask you: does [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 11:00:06

Vacation Recap: Most Useful Technologies

I took a week off last week, driving with my wife upstate from New York City to the Finger Lakes for some sightseeing and winery ... to some other unexpected stops like Coles Maple and an alpaca farm. 3) VZ Navigator: We don't have a car so we don't have GPS. My smartphone, the Samsung i760, isn't equipped for GPS either [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 10:07:09

Sanyo introduces 2 new Portable Navigation Systems

In the world of navigation devices there are GPS and PNS - with the latter standing for Personal Navigation System ... Gorilla NH-HD880 GPS systemSanyo has presented their latest HDD car navigation system called Chideji ... and NVM-4050 GPS SystemsPanasonic Strada CN-GP50U GPS System Tags: GPS, NV-SB510DT, NV-SD750FT, pns, Portable [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 02:41:50

Qigi Reveal Android Smartphone

Chinese manufacturer Qiji have revealed a new handset that will run on the Android operating system along with Windows Mobile 6.1 ... Operating System: Android Standard configuration: Li-Ion Battery (1250mAh), charger, rechargeable car, GPS support, 1GB microSD card (including “Kay Lide” map) Network standard [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 12:36:42

Rent a car Bucuresti | Rent a car

Renting a car wisely takes more than handing over a credit card and signing a form.To get the most from your rental car, you should think about your travel needs. Some related ... a car - Promotor Services Blog: A GPS system is a great accessory to have while exploring your vacation [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 17:31:28

Duracell Powerpack 450 With Voice

Next time you experience a black out, wouldn’t it be a fine thing to have someone to comfort you during the experience? The Duracell Powerpack 450 with Voice acts a a portable power source for laptops, cellies, GPS ... your car or using its air compressor. Find it for ~$129.00, depending on the retailer. Tags: ac [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 18:07:07

Harman, Mercedes working on modular built-in nav systems

Monday, February 9, 2009 - 1:00 (GMT+99)Filed under: Car Entertainment, GPS - Navigation | by :Rien | Engadget: ... on the dash in a cradle, while a second hidden “processing box” will handle the actual GPS system, music storage and playback, and Bluetooth connectivity. harmanMercedesmodular built in nav systems Share [more...]

Date: 2009-02-09 00:00:33

Track unruly teens, Cars, Motorcycles, Backpacks, bikes - Zoombak GPS Tracker $99 + 30 Days Risk Free

Rating: 0 Posted By: MrGreaseMonkey Views: 77 Replies: 2 I bought the Zoombak at Pep Boys about a week ago for $99. Received an email from the company that there is a non-advertised sale at RadioShack for $99 this week. I reviewed Zoombak's return policy. You have 30 days to try it and get ALL of your money back if you don't like it [more...]

Date: 2009-02-20 14:06:45

The Shed at Glenwood

The Shed at Glenwood is one of my favorite places — food is simple yet well executed, and well, just plain good ... : My car GPS couldn’t find this place so I had to call for directions: use this address instead: 890 ... at Glenwood , Lance Gummere , farm-to-table [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 03:17:06

Hertz launches global car sharing service

Back in Springwise's early days, one of the first stories we covered was the car-sharing service from Zipcar. Fast forward almost six years, and the same topic has emerges again, this time from rental giant ... around the globe! (Related: Zipcar uses mobile GPS to pinpoint nearest car ??? Parking & zipping [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:44:58

Cowon L3, now a Reality

We first heard about the Cowon L3 last August 2008 and since then nothing, ... (no details on this one), 128MB of SDRAM, 4G of Nand Memory, a SD Car Slot, USB, GPS with Eco Drive ... for a good looking PMP and you do not mind the memory limitation, the L3 may be your best choice [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 06:37:45

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

Do you want Karl Rove to know where you drive?

How about Rahm Emanuel?  You think it is a good idea for the State to watch your every move? Should the FBI, the ATF, the IRS and Customs and Immigration be able to track you wherever ... they have a mandatory GPS chip in every car, what makes anyone think the state will limit it use [more...]

Date: 2009-02-21 14:56:30

Tip of the Week: GParkS (Dude, Where's My Car?)

Confession: we love cool GPS apps here at WME. This little freebie comes from smrtdrmmr over at XDA ... up to 3) and it then tells you in feet (or KM) and direction how to get back to it. Why? Ever park your car ... then spend 20 mins trying to then find you car after the game? Yeah, well smrtdrmmr did [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 14:54:09

Why can't technology stop car theft?

More than 20 years ago, when LoJack came out with a radio-signal system that allows police to locate stolen cars, ... improvements to LoJack, the development of new anti-theft devices, GPS units, computerized ignitions systems ... observers predicted that car theft would soon be a thing in the past. But as late as 2006 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 21:32:30

More photos of the UMID F1 UMPC

The UMID F1 isn't generating the same level of interest from CES attendees as the M1 mbook, ... you whether you to drive a car or not" says the product brochure), integrated GPS with "cutting-edge positioning technology of the U-block GPS antenna," and the FM transmitter for connecting to car [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:43:34

Pharos P3470

The new HTC Pharos P3470 delivers the cutting edge in PDA Phone technology, combining a top of the range PDA, Quad Band Phone and inbuilt GPS receiver in one stylish and practical device Durable, tactile ... of your car. Featuring an ultra-sensitive integrated GPS chip for up-to-the-second optimised route [more...]

Date: 2009-02-22 03:51:18

Comment on Toshiba Tekbright 7 Digital Photo Frame by May Lee

To: Puchasing/Marketing Department Ladies and Gentlemen, How are you, wish you have a nice day! This is May From MJN Technologies LTD, Our company offers high-quality, innovative digital audio and multimedia devices. MP3/ MP4/MP5 Player, Digital Photo Frame, Car DVD,GPS Navitagion, FM [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 08:17:47

Travel Log

Sunday Frantically pawing through my belongings after they'd begun boarding the first leg of my flight, ... on the steps of the bus as I tried to get to the rental car. My GPS couldn't find satellite signal until [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 01:52:00

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

Review of the Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS

The Garmin Nuvi 660 Automotive GPS Navigation System has virtually everything you could ask for when you are traveling ... GPS Navigation System in your car and start making use of the real-time traffic update feature ... . The system arrives prepared with two gigabytes of memory, a no-glare display, and wireless [more...]

Date: 2009-02-15 02:07:45

Plans to go back to Ontario.. Done!

I booked the train ticket and car rental. I had to factor in the LDW (Loss Damage Waiver) at $19.99/day because my credit cards and my car insurance here doesn't cover LDW on rental cars. *sigh ... little bag, my trusty GPS and have a great time with my sister. I can't wait! Copyright © 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-02-14 01:38:00

'Jane! Stop this crazy thing!'

We are living in the future, it's just not the future anybody predicted:When I was a kid, the future was supposed to be filled with flying cars, ... . Meanwhile, Web searching, handheld GPS systems and online shopping -- the technologies that have, in fact [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 11:51:00

Proposed 'Mileage Tax'

Does proposed 'mileage tax' have hidden agenda? Pete Chagnon - OneNewsNow - 2/23/2009 7:00: ... with Global Positioning System (GPS) units. This has prompted fear of a "big brother state," and some critics ... the tent," Williams offers. "You know, this is the first step -- you put a GPS unit in every car to, quote [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 16:57:00

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