Topic: GPS Devices

Larkin Martin Uses GPS to Cut Farming Costs

Co-owner, Martin Farm; chairperson, Cotton Board Courtland, Alabama Martin, 47, relies on GPS technology to improve efficiency and trim fertilizer use on her family's large cotton operation. "Our GPS-equipped harvesting ...READ»

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Pixel Qi Demo

I got a chance to see Pixel Qi's new LCD screen at CES this morning. As you can see below, the screen can switch seamlessly from grayscale e-reader mode to dynamic color mode in an instant. Say you're a taxi driver trying to use a GPS ...READ»

The intrduction of Wholesale GPS System Products

The intrduction of Wholesale GPS System Products The Global Positioning System is a satellite navigational system, predominantly designed for navigation. GPS system is now gaining prominence as a timing tool. If you've read ...READ»

MIT, Volkswagen's In-Car Personal Robot Thinks You're Driving Like a Maniac

My parents already treat the GPS on their car like it's a person: "Shh! She's talking!" Now researchers at the MIT Media Lab, in partnership with Audi, want to take that relationship one step further with AIDA, the "Affective Intelligent Driving Agent."READ»

Nav App Makers Beware: Google Maps Navigation Is Real

We wondered if makers of GPS navigation apps and systems should worry about Google's rumored efforts toward free turn-by-turn nav just the other day. And guess what--it's all true, and Tom Tom, Navigon, and the rest should be ...READ»

Five Trailblazing Augmented Reality Navigation Apps

With these cutting-edge tools in the palm of your hand, Lost will be just a TV show and not a state of being when you're out and about. READ»

Sony's New HD Camcorder: World's Smallest, But Expensive

Sony's new HDR-TG5V takes the palm-held digital camcorder category to the pinnacle of the technology. The device is heralded as both the world's smallest and lightest in its class. Undoubtedly, it's a fabulous camcorder, but it ...READ»

Apple's Latest Patent: An In-Car iPhone GPS Hybrid?

The next iPhone could be the center of a sophisticated in-car navigation system, if a recently revealed Apple patent is taken to logical extremes. We've mentioned Apple's extensive patenting of GPS technology before, but that's ...READ»

Epson's New Teeny Tiny GPS Chip Could Bring Us Closer to an Orwellian Future

Epson just announced its XPOSYS, the world's smallest aGPS chip, that could make everything location-aware.READ»

IBM's "Most Human" Computer Voice Makes HAL Jealous

Making a PC generate sounds that resemble human speech is relatively simple. But making a machine sound convincingly human is very tricky. Yet IBM claims to have coded a synthetic voice that is the more similar to a human voice than ...READ»

Garmin Introduces Ad-Supported Traffic Updates

When Garmin [NASDAQ:GRMN] introduced their latest batch of Nuvi GPS units, they came with one transcendent feature: free traffic alerts for the lifetime of the product. But now that review models have gone out to the tech media, ...READ»

Online Retailers Leak New Garmin GPS Handhelds

For those outdoor enthusiasts who haven't found a GPS to their liking, Amazon [NASDAQ:AMZN] and Buy.com may have come to your rescue. The two sites simultaneously leaked the existence of a new line of Garmin [NASDAQ:GRMN] GPS devices ...READ»

Go and Learn

Mobile learning offers people something traditional education cannot; integration into life.READ»

Rental Car Bells and Whistles

If you are a gray-haired or perhaps salt-and-pepper business traveler, you'll remember the days when Hertz, Avis, and, to a lesser extent, National had a lock on the in-airport rental car real estate. Your options were simple and convenient if not premium-priced. Now Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, and even the suburban stalwart Enterprise have wiggled their way into airports across the country.READ»

Sanyo Updates "Gorilla" GPS Devices

Today Sanyo [OTC:SANYY] announced an heir to its well-liked Gorilla line of GPS devices, which have been lauded by customers and tech journalists alike for their multitude of extra features. The new model, dubbed the NV-SD585DT, ...READ»

Apple Mania 2.0

It’s official: the iPhone 3G will drop on July 11, with a base price of $199. That’s pocket change compared to last year when prices were in the $500-600 range when the first iPhone was released. The turtle-necked guru himself, ...READ»

Sony Releases GPS Dongle for PSP

Due out within the year, the new PSP GPS software will be powered by Tele Atlas and have a sleek and intuitive interface – a step up from the rather clunky UI of the Japanese iteration.READ»

Sony Releases GPS Dongle for PSP

Almost two years ago, Japanese Sony (NYSE: SNE) PSP owners saw the availability of GPS dongles for their devices, capable of providing interactive maps and turn-by-turn directions. Now the dongle appears ready for delivery to the US ...READ»

Mobile Communications: Ready for the Road

Robust, easy to use technologies and services provide a great way to increase mobile productivity.READ»

Location, Location, Location

Lost in the woods? In the burbs? A raft of new GPS devices can help.READ»

The Sky's the Limit

Some 11,000 miles above the earth, 28 satellites beam down data that enables the targeting of locations with once-unthinkable precision. It's a lethal tool in war -- and a killer app for business. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is transforming everything from auto insurance to agriculture, from hauling freight to trading stocks. Is your business next?READ»

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Where Am I?

Create a door-to-door route map with Earthmate.READ»

Handy Gadgets

Handspring and Palm Computing unveil new devices for the novice and seasoned expert.READ»

Road Warrior: Regional Operator

If you're doing some hard traveling and you're miles away from phone lines, how are you going to get urgent email?READ»