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Pogoalert Keeps Speed Traps at Bay
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This wondrous little auto gadget uses GPS satellite tracking, radar and laser detection technologies to alert you to the presence of speed traps and traffic cameras. The PogoAlert features a compact 1.8-inch LCD screen that mounts on your car’s dashboard or windshield, and lets you know when you’re approaching a… |
March 5th, 2007
A Cell Phone for Your Dog?
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Mobile phones have become more and more accessible over the years, and now your canine family members don’t need to feel left out. The PetsCELL phone is a special waterproof cell phone that provides GPS tracking of your pet’s whereabouts, but also integrates voice calling features. Now why, you may… |
February 21st, 2007
Ricoh 500se Camera Encodes Gps Data on Photos
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A while back, I wrote about Sony’s add-on GPS dongle that lets you geotag digital photographs with the location where the were taken. Ricoh has now jumped onto the bandwagon, with a camera that can accept GPS data via a wireless connection. The 8-megapixel Ricoh 500SE is designed from the… |
February 7th, 2007
Bushnell Onix 400: Portable Gps With Xm and Live Weather
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If you’re the outdoorsy type, you might want to check out Bushnell’s new waterproof portable GPS navigator. It’s the first device I’ve seen that seamlessly integrates GPS mapping capabilities with real time weather data and an XM satellite radio. |
January 9th, 2007
Dash Express Gps to Get Yahoo! Local Search
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GPS maker Dash has announced that they’ve signed a deal with Yahoo! Local to provide their search capabilities on in-car GPS navigation systems. While the idea of points-of-interest data on GPS devices isn’t novel, using a quality real-time data source such as Yahoo! might give these GPS systems a leg… |
January 4th, 2007
Sony Gps Features Real-Time Traffic Data
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The NV-U71T is Sony’s latest entry into the portable GPS navigation arena. The new model is their first to feature a RDS-TMC traffic receiver which provides real-time traffic data and can automatically plot an alternative course around heavy traffic areas. The traffic data costs $4.95 per month after an initial… |
October 25th, 2006
Robot Teddy Bear Gives Directions
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This has gotta be one of the creepier robotic animals I’ve seen from Japan in some time (or at least this week.) This frightening little guy sits on your dashboard and uses GPS technology to point you in the direction of your destination. |
October 24th, 2006
Dopod P800w: Windows Smartphone With Gps
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I’ve seen phones with GPS and PDAs with GPS, but this is the first time I’ve seen a full Windows Mobile phone with built-in GPS navigation capabilities. |
October 22nd, 2006
Navman Intros New Low Cost Color Gps
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GPS navigation devices for your car keep getting better, faster and cheaper, and the new Navman F20 keeps up that tradition. The new navigation device comes pre-loaded with detailed US street maps (versions available for other countries, too) and a very clean new user interface. The F20 has a reasonably… |
October 3rd, 2006
