Tag: gps
Ten Cool Uses for iPad and iPad 2
With the launch of the iPad 2 over the weekend, we thought we would share with you our ten coolest things you can do with the device. Most of these iPad tricks will work on both the original and new iPad. We’ll let you know if it doesn’t. Run Windows (or OS X) While Apple [...]
4G Wireless Phones will Interfere with GPS Getting You Lost
Within the next few years one major 4G base station maker, LightSquared, expects to invest $6-$8 Billion dollars blanketing the US with 4G coverage for wireless phone carriers. The problem is their base station might be incompatible with GPS receivers used by most people for turn-by-turn directions, according to a report at Gizmodo. At issue is [...]
Foursquare-like Check-Ins Allow Schools to Play Big Brother to Truant Students
Officials in California at the Anaheim Union High School District are turning to turning to GPS tracking technology to help curb truancy and boost attendance performance in local schools. Students with 4 or more unexcused absenses per academic year are now assigned a dedicated handheld GPS device and they must check-in at pre-set intervals several [...]
Ford Sync Destinations App Gives A Mobile Connection to In Car Navigation
Hot on the heels of announcing an update to the Ford Sync system that will allow users to control smartphone apps with their voice, Ford has announced the Ford Sync Destinations app for iPhone, iPad and Android users, with BlackBerry support coming in the near future. The Sync Destinations App allows SYNC users who have SYNC TDI (Traffic, Destinations [...]
Cyber Monday: TomTom XXL 540 GPS for $89.99 (61% off) at Amazon.com
Amazon.com is selling the TomTom XXL 540 GPS unit for just $89.99 during Cyber Monday. Normally priced at $229, the TomTom XXL 540M comes with free map updates for life. This GPS unit features a large 5″ color display and comes pre-loading with seven million points of interest. Visit Amazon.com to buy the TomTom XXL [...]
Black Friday Buying Guide: Deals Under $100 (Black Friday 2010)
Big Ticket Black Friday items like HDTVs and Laptops may get most of the attention, but there are a lot of great Black Friday deals to be had under $100. We’ve combed through the thousands of products for sale on Black Friday 2010 to pick out these gadgets and gifts under $100 that are worth your time. [...]
The Best Navigation apps for iPhone and Android ranked by Gizmodo
If you are looking for a good turn-by-turn navigation app for your iPhone or Android phone, then Gizmodo has a nice comparison review offering what they believe to be the top three navigation apps on each platform. Gixmodo has a full rundown of why each app is ranked where it is and screen caps to [...]
Scosche Universal Dash Mount Holds Your Mobile Phone or GPS In Place
The Scosche Universal Dash Mount will hold your mobile phone or a GPS device in place so long as it is not too big and has a smooth plastic, metal or glass back — or a case with a smooth back. The mount doesn’t take up much room in your car, making it a nice [...]
NAVIGON iPhone Navigation Apps 50% Off
NAVIGON announced that all of their iPhone navigation applications will be 50% off from August 12 through August 15, in honor of their one year App Store anniversary. Unlike Android users, those who own an iPhone have to pay for turn-by-turn navigation. Most GPS applications have been quite pricey. This deal from NAVIGON may finally provide [...]
Hands on with SYNC Directions in the Ford Taurus
On top of the hands free music and communication options that SYNC cars, like the 2010 Ford Taurus, we have on the trip have is the ability to access SYNC services. These services can do many things like deliver the weather, stock information, hotel reservations and more including turn by turn directions. The SYNC service [...]
