When it comes to GPS units, motorcycles have a slightly different set of needs than cars or bicycles. Several companies have introduced motorcycle-specific units with varying degrees of success. And, most recently, it looks like Garmin and BMW have teamed up again with an expansion to the BMW Motorrad Navigation line.

The new Navigator Street is not yet available and there really isn’t all that much solid information on the unit. But with what information I could find it looks like this unit could be pretty nice for all you motorcycle fans out there. read more

Great news today for all you Strava fans out there: Garmin has officially released a software update for several of its popular Edge devices which will add Strava Live Segments to the devices. The update was actually released on August 25 and should happen automatically whenever users connect their compatible Edge device to Garmin Connect on the computer. read more

Cyclists don’t have any shortage of options for GPS equipment to help find their way, but sometimes when you’re trying to navigate through busy city streets, the last thing you want it a complicated device hooked up to your handlebars with a million different numbers and statistics included. Those cycling GPS devices are great on the trail, but urban cyclists might find it a bit much.

However, a company called CycleLabs launched a Kickstarter recently for a unique device called SmartHalo which not only provides simple and easy to understand navigation, but also a host of other connected features. It basically turns your bike into a smart bike and provides additional security features. read more

Researchers have been inventing new ways to utilize GPS for pedestrians for years. From haptic feedback placed inside of shoes or clothes to canes for the sight-impaired, there have been a number of solutions to the problem of how to get directions without looking at a screen or a map.

Yale researchers have developed what I think is probably one of the cooler methods for navigation. Called the Animotus, this 3D printed cube is designed to move and twist to indicate to the users which direction to walk. When users reach their destination, the cube twists back to its original shape. read more