The latest high-tech gadgetry for when you’re tangling with nature

We gaze into a crystal ball and and ponder the future, or possible demise, of some well-known technologies.

GPS pet locators could save pet owners the misery of losing their beloved furry friends, and it appears you can buy them in Australia

Google has released the beta version to its brand new Google Maps Navigation software, developed specifically for Android 2.0 devices

Google have announced that they will release free turn-by-turn map navigation for Android phones, making us wonder whether phone GPS is finally good enough to replace dedicated in-car devices

First there was Street view, now there's traffic view. SUNA traffic will be providing web surfers with a head start on their daily commute by displaying traffic data across Google's Australian Map service.

Map provider Whereis has teamed up with app maker Sygic to unveil Australia's first turn by turn map guidance app for the iPhone; more than a few years after similar programs were unveiled on competing Nokia smartphones.

Garmin have launched an interesting hybrid device: a GPS for both land and sea. The Garmin GPSMAP 620 not only works with marine charts, but also street and topographic maps.

The Garmin Forerunner 405CX and Forerunner 310XT models arrive complete with heart rate monitoring and GPS for calculating distance, making them the perfect tools for tracking your fitness progress in detail.

Garmin and Asus offer up more features for their forthcoming nuvifone, due to be unveiled in Barcelona at MWC

Half the hottest phones may already be out there, but here's five we're absolutely gagging to clamp eyes on in Barcelona

Garmin’s Nuvi 265W offers a clean navigating experience with a host of useful features and suffers only a handful of small issues.

There are any number of reasons why you could be delayed by traffic congestion and up until now, there’s been little motorists could do about it. We've road-tested a traffic-equipped GPS for a week to see if it can help.

GPS units are now mainstream, and the prices have never been better - the Tomtom One in particular is an incredible bargain, and it's been on our A-list for a full two years. Around Christmas time, it's relatively easy to find deals that include pouches, external antenna, screen protectors and other accessories: shop around before buying.

Still unsure about what GPS is best? Our buyer's guide compares each TomTom model on the market, including TomTom's newest GPS models.

A fantastic fitness GPS intended for cyclists, but it’s versatile enough for bushwalking as well

A training watch with amazingly advanced exercise-analysis tools

Packed with features, but it’s expensive and awkward to use

Heartily recommended, but not a massive leap forward from the previous version

Smart, clever and capable. A couple of imperfections keep it off the top spot, and we might be tempted by the camera-less S70, but it's a fine choice