I’m probably the biggest evangelizer of Dash Network’s Dash Express GPS device. The Dash Express is the first two-way Internet-connected GPS navigation system delivering traffic and destination information in wicked new ways. The Dash Express is the next generation of GPS technology and it’s available today!
Unique to the Dash Express, you […]
“Tank” may be a strong word, but Om Malik points out that SiRF Technology, which is a maker of GPS chips, is letting go some of its workforce and he feels that SiRF is a bellwether of the GPS industry. As he puts it, SiRF is the “canary in the GPS coal mine” and the […]
As we reported from CES, Dash was showing off a very cool GPS unit that uses collective data from its users to send pretty up to date traffic info back to those very users. Back then (and now), Dash was allowing folks to pre-order the units. So those units will ship on Mar 27. Kudos […]
The Apple iPhone Update v1.1.3 was delivered earlier this week to iPhones around the country with new features including:
location data via cell tower triangulation (via Google) or WiFi triangulation (via Skyhook Wireless)
Webclips - ability to make sections of web pages into widgets
custom icon layouts for home screens (up to 9 total)
SMS multiple recipients
Chapters for video […]
NBC Universal, which has a huge presence at this year’s CES, was kind enough to offer us a slot at their live blogging station in Central Hall. As Jonathan Accarino of NBCU put it, their goal here in a nutshell is “consumer, content, connection.” They are also giving away free content, such as TV shows […]
Garmin’s StreetPilot c340 is the perfect gift for someone who doesn’t want to stop for directions but really should. This GPS unit is powerful yet simple enough to use that even a luddite could use right out of the box.
The StreetPilot helps you make the right turns wherever you are with a easy-to-use […]
The second gizmo featured in the GPS category is TomTom’s ONE 3rd Edition. TomTom has an improved user interface with new options to customize the nav screen and more information with easier access to other functions. The MapShare feature allows you to edit maps instantly on your device and report map errors […]
Welcome to the Geek’s top five picks for the “12 Gizmos of Christmas” countdown. Coming in at the number five spot are GPS units. Last year, GPS units were one of the top sellers of gadgets and that theme will continue this year with GPS units like Garmin’s nüvi 660.
This […]
According to one blogger’s inside source at Google, the ‘gPhone‘ (not its actual name), or Google smartphone is for real, and could potentially be out in Q1 2008. Here are some of the features that it’s speculated to have: Google Maps with GPS, Google Talk, VoIP, Gmail, Google Productivity Apps, essentially all of the Google […]
Just 2 days ago, we posted about the Sprint/loopt GPS service to help you find your friends. Just ran across a similar service from an outfit called VITO, called VITO FindMe. It’s a free GPS app that helps you find your friends by sending an SMS. Here’s how it works. You install the FindMe app […]
