RIP Geomate.jr
Sad news today for geocachers on a budget – the Geomate.jr will no longer be sold and the Update Zone service has been discontinued. Keep reading for all the gory details along with how to get a new pocket query into your Geomate… Read more
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Details emerge on Garmin Smartphone Link app
Garmin has posted some FAQs on their Android Smartphone Link app, and we’ve got... read more
TomTom segments lineup; brings Start to North America
TomTom has announced a new product line-up for North America, breaking things down... read more
Garmin Smartphone Link uses your phone’s data plan to bring live services to your nuvi
I thought we might see this. Like your PND and have a smartphone with unlimited... read more
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RIP Geomate.jr
Sad news today for geocachers on a budget – the Geomate.jr will no longer be... read more
Handheld GPS 201: Mapping software
With today’s topic, I’m starting a new series, a follow up to my Handheld... read more
Magellan eXplorist 110 announced
Magellan has quietly rolled out a new entry level handheld, the eXplorist 110. The... read more
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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 view... read more
Use TeleNav on your phone without an app
This is interesting. TeleNav has announced the world’s first HTML5 navigation service. What this means is that a developer can let you click on an address, in an app or on a website, to launch a free browser-based, turn-by-turn navigation service with voice directions. You won’t need to have the TeleNav app on your phone and it won’t rely on other... read more
Feds recommend 50 state ban on cell phone use while driving
In a decision sure to stoke a lot of discussion about distracted driving, the US National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that all 50 states ban the use of mobile devices while driving. The actual statement leaves a little bit of wiggle room, but clearly aims to ban even hands free use of cell phones: read more read more
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Supreme Court rules against warrantless GPS tracking
The US Supreme Court did right by the fourth amendment today, ruling that GPS tracking requires a search warrant. In a 9-0 decision, the justices ruled against the Obama administration in the case of the US vs. Jones. Nevertheless, four justices differed on the broader issue of such tracking… read more read more
Waypoints — January 21st, 2012
Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get some of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. GPS tracking This GPS track of the Costa Concordia is chilling; via @Panbo_BE Free GPS tracking? AAA’s OnBoard tracks teen drivers I keep hearing lots about the Tagg pet tracker; let’s see, Garmin... read more
What to do about GPS reception problems
Is your GPS not locking onto satellites? There’s usually a simple solution that works for both auto and handheld GPS units, but first, let’s look at why this is happening. read more read more
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