Archive for the ‘GPS’ Category

Novatel has confirmed that it is currently developing a version of the critically acclaimed Mi-Fi 3G router modem, with a prototype version reaching 18Mbps throughput during testing. The chipset in the prototype is sourced from manufacturer Beceem with support for theoretical maximum speeds of 30Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload.
Novatel has also confirmed that [...]

Foe the few that own a Daimler-manufactured SmartForTwo urban transit vehicle, Daimler will be offering a companion Smart Drive Kit for installation in the vehicle, which allows owners with iPhones handsfree communication plus charging capability via the cradle and a companion app that “combines features by means of extra-large buttons and letters.”
The app also allows [...]

Venerable specialty smart device manufacturer Pharos has announced its newest device with a ruggedized bodyshell in the 565.
The 565 will be the first smart device manufactured by the company to be classified under the IP54 standard for measuring shock and impact resistance from a specified height, with resistance to shock and impact up to [...]

The hobby of using a metal detector to search for undiscovered relics, coins or other rarities is one that spans the globe and attracts people from all walks of life.
With the HTC HD2, a curious developer has decided to demonstrate the hidden power of the device’s built-in compass to use as a rudimentary metal detector [...]

Google has just announced its new microblogging service designed to compete with established services such as Twitter with Google Buzz.
Google Buzz will be integrated within GMail and will allow for automatic contact and friend lists by email correspondence, public/private sharing and inline inbox integration with real-time updates and multiple source browsing in a single feed [...]

Verizon has announced the launch of the latest update to its venerable VZNavigator GPS application in VZNavigator 5.0.
VZNavigator 5.0 adds support for Verizon’s newest devices while improving the user experience, staring with streaming real-time map data retrieval, improved point of interest data with detailed descriptions and icons, anonymous traffic data crowd soucing via opt-in data [...]

Nokia has released its Ovi Maps application for free with complete functionality, including turn by turn voice directions and pedestrian directions for 74 countries in 46 languages and traffic information for more than 10 countries as well as detailed maps for more than 180 countries, including the US.
More devices are planned for release beginning in [...]

Ahead of CEO Alan Mulally’s keynote tonight at CES Ford has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the MyFord Touch driver interface powered by SYNC launching on select model year 2011 Ford models this summer.

The interface consists of three LCD touch displays, one in the center stack and two inbetween the analog speedometer within the [...]

Apple has updated their online store with the TomTom Car Kit for iPhone 3G/3GS.

The car kit consists of a dock with a built-in GPS transceiver designed in tandem with the companion TomTom for iPhone GPS application, although the application is sold separately for $99.99 and is not bundled with the $119.99 dock as first expected [...]

TomTom’s new GPS app for the iPhone 3GS and 3.0 software became available today and is ready for purchase in the App Store. The American version of the iPhone app features maps of the United States and Canada and sells for $99.99.
Some interesting facts regarding the app include quick re-routing, text-to-speech guidance, ability to [...]