Archive for July, 2008
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008Filed under: Cellphones, GPS
Somehow this doesn’t surprise us. According to a statement released ahead of Garmin’s Q2 earnings call, the company says it will be delaying the release of its Nuvifone from late 2008 until the first half of 2009. In the press release, the satnav-maker says it has “found that meeting some of the […]
Navigon 2150 Max now shipping in the UK
Monday, July 28th, 2008Filed under: GPS
Navigon’s 2150 Max isn’t revolutionary in terms of design nor specifications, but it does feature a rather delicious list of features for just £229.99 ($458). All-too-trusting UK motorists can look forward to a 4.3-inch display, pre-loaded maps of 39 countries, built-in Bluetooth, text-to-speech and support for live traffic information. Oh, and in case […]
iPhone roundup: Apple seeds 2.1 with new GPS features, possible copy/paste, also completely out of phones
Friday, July 25th, 2008Filed under: Cellphones, GPS
Your morning iPhone news fix: looks like Apple’s seeded a beta of firmware 2.1 (not to be confused with the supposed 2.0.1 that will fix the myriad bugs and issues with 2.0), which may have some new GPS features that would imply turn-by-turn directions. No argument from us if Apple really is […]
Garmin’s waterproof nuvi 500 navigator gets reviewed
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008Filed under: GPS
For those who spend just as much time getting lost in the forest as they do on the highways, Garmin’s nüvi 500 holds quite a bit of promise. Combining four modes covering cycling, boating (optional), driving and walking, this waterproof navigator has nearly every walk of life covered. GPS Magazine recently got to […]
Sony bigwig hints at GPS-enabled PSP games
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Filed under: Gaming, GPS
Only John Koller knows how serious John Koller, Sony’s senior marketing manager for PSP, was when mentioning that GPS-enabled games could eventually hit the PSP, but he definitely threw it out there. Speaking about the forthcoming GPS add-on for the PlayStation Portable, Koller stated that said module “changes the dynamics of GPS […]
Garmin introduces waterproof nuvi 500 / 550 for the argonauts
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Filed under: GPS
Sure, Garmin’s new nüvi 500 series can get you from point A to point G on paved and well-lit highways, but that’s not the (whole) point here. Instead, these rugged (and waterproof) navigators are geared up to take to the trails, waterways and sidewalks with one-touch transitions between driving, bicycling, boating and walking […]
Audi unveils enviable MMI for upcoming A8 sedan
Monday, July 21st, 2008Filed under: GPS, Transportation
For the acronym-challenged, Audi is getting serious about its Multi Media Interface. The automaker’s present system is widely regarded as the best of the best already, but it’s staying one step ahead of itself with the revamped version prepped for the A8 luxury sedan. Within the whip, you’ll find a 7-inch LCD […]
Pioneer issues firmware update for screwy AVIC F-Series navigators
Monday, July 21st, 2008Filed under: GPS
Just over a month after the internet got all fired up about the problematic AVIC F-Series navigators, Pioneer has come to the rescue (we hope, anyway) with a free firmware update. Aimed specifically at the US-based AVIC-F90BT, AVIC-F900BT and AVIC-F700BT, the update will reportedly “improve overall system performance and resolve certain software issues.” […]
OSU researcher developing GPS-like system for moon-bound astronauts
Monday, July 21st, 2008Filed under: GPS
GPS on the moon may seem a bit far-fetched… that is, until you remember the US military’s plans to launch a WiFi router into space. The same Ohio State University researcher who developed software for the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity is now developing a GPS-like system that would enable astronauts to navigate […]
GPS-equipped Car Camera Voyager Pro logs fender benders
Saturday, July 19th, 2008Filed under: GPS
Sure, these in-car crash loggers are a dime a dozen these days, but Brickhouse Security is pushing its Car Camera Voyager Pro as better than those ho hum alternatives thanks to the inclusion of GPS. As with most of its highly functional rivals, this one also packs a G-sensor that detects when a […]
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