This week in GPS is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends, from GPS Tracklog and other places around the Web. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. This week’s lead video shows Google Earth 7.1 support for Leap Motion. read more
Archives for April 2013
UPDATED: Boston bombers were tracked by GPS
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Location where carjack victim escaped Boston bombers
UPDATE: I’m now seeing multiple reports that authorities used the Mercedes mbrace system to track the vehicle.
Remember the Mercedes that the Boston Marathon bombers carjacked? Turns out that the police tracked it using GPS after the carjacking victim managed to escape and alert authorities. read more
Feds issue distracted driving guidelines for built-in navigation
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In-dash navigation on the Toyota Sequoia; image courtesy Toyota
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released voluntary guidelines for the auto industry, to limit the distracted driving risks from built-in navigation, communications and entertainment systems. While the guidelines are voluntary, they are expected to be widely implement. read more
Garmin nuvi 2557LMT
April 23, 2013 By 21 Comments
The Garmin nüvi 2557LMT
Magellan SmartGPS review
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hands on Magellan SmartGPS review
The Magellan SmartGPS is a forthcoming connected auto navigator that brings in additional information via a Bluetooth-connected smartphone or WiFi. read more
This week in GPS — April 20th, 2013
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Courtesy DC Rainmaker
This week in GPS is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends, from GPS Tracklog and other places around the Web. To get a few of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter. This week’s lead image is from DC Rainmaker’s tour of Garmin HQ.
Garmin Oregon 600 now shipping
April 19, 2013 By 5 Comments
The new Garmin Oregon 600 series
UPDATE: Read our hands on Garmin Oregon 650 review.
It looks like REI.com has beaten everyone to the punch, and is now shipping the Garmin Oregon 600
and 600t
. GPS City anticipates having them next week; Amazon
New TomTom GO series announced
April 17, 2013 By 12 Comments
TomTom has announced a new high-end TomTom GO series this morning, including 4.3″, 5″ and 6″ models. While the details aren’t entirely clear, it appears that all models will include a capacitive multi-touch display and 3D buildings. read more
TomTom Runner and Multi-Sport watches announced
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the TomTom Runner.
TomTom has announced two new sportwatches, the TomTom Runner and the TomTom Multi-Sport. The watches are waterproof to 50 meters, and support GPS/GLONASS and Bluetooth Smart. They also use “built-in sensors to count strides, so that users can monitor pace and distance even while running on a treadmill.” An optional Bluetooth heart rate monitor is available for either device. read more
Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review
April 15, 2013 By 102 Comments
The 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT
Hands on 7″ Garmin nuvi 2797LMT review
The Garmin nüvi 2797LMT
