The future of auto GPS, part two – embracing the smartphone
Yesteday we looked at safety technologies that might be integrated into auto GPS. Today, we’ll look at another option for GPS manufacturers that is somewhat safety related – how we interact with smartphones while driving.
Auto
The future of auto GPS, part two – embracing the smartphone
Yesteday we looked at safety technologies that might be integrated … read more
The future of auto GPS, part one – Safety
Today and tomorrow, we'll take a look at a couple of different … read more
New 7″ Magellan RV models announced and shipping
Seven-inch screens must be working for Magellan since … read more
Handheld/Sport
REI spring GPS sale includes Garmin 62s, eTrex 30, Forerunner 610, MOTOACTV and more
Okay folks, if you missed the EMS deals last week, here comes the … read more
DeLorme inReach for iOS hits the market
UPDATE: I should have noted that this new version of the inReach will … read more
Don’t miss this Garmin handheld sale
UPDATE: The sale is over; hope you got one if you wanted it! Wow, … read more
Mobile
Garmin adds LiveTrack feature to Fit app
Garmin has just announced a new LiveTrack feature for their Fit smartphone app, that allows you to share your location by email, Facebook or Twitter. At an in-app purchase price of $19.99 a year or $1.99 per month, I think they are going to sell a lot of these. There are enough runners and road bikers with anxious spouses that I think it will be a … read more
How police can track your phone’s location without a search warrant
While the US Supreme Court has ruled against warrantless GPS tracking, they left unresolved a host of issues related to cell phone tracking. So why should law enforcement bother getting a warrant or messing with a GPS tracking device? All they need to do is go to your cellular carrier and pay a fee, and they can get your location history, a … read more
Garmin StreetPIlot onDemand goes social
Garmin is rolling out several new features for its StreetPilot onDemand app for iOS, including Facebook and foursquare check-in, a Wikipedia layer, and the ability to add new voices and custom vehicle icons. Also new is an update to the Garmin Tracker iOS app for the GTU-10, allowing continuous tracking and the option to share a link so others can … read more
More GPS News
Waypoints — May 20th, 2012
Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. GPS deals There's another hot deal this week, the REI sale, so I'm leading with this category again. Here are the bargains we're currently tracking at our GPS deals site: NEW and HOT! REI … read more
Waypoints — May 12th, 2012
Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. GPS Deals This first one is so good, I had to lead with this category. Hurry, because it ends tomorrow if they don't take it down sooner. And they often sell out. Anyway, here are some bargains … read more
Waypoints — May 6th, 2012
Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. Geocaching Latest Geo-Bomb Scare Avoidable, Says Official A brief history of geocaching Where did Wherigo go? Garmin and Groundspeak stake out their positions I added an update to my … read more
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