Tag: gps

Google adds turn-by-turn navigation for Android users 
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Google adds turn-by-turn navigation for Android users

by William Maher  |  17 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
Often using your phone for navigating unfamiliar streets? Google has a new feature that's worth looking at
GPS device now lets you dial-up an Australian road trip 
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GPS device now lets you dial-up an Australian road trip

by William Maher  |  10 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
Online city guides and reviews are already having a huge impact in the way smartphone users plan and book their holidays, and now there's a new trick for GPS users.
You're the voice? You could be, with TomTom 
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You're the voice? You could be, with TomTom

by Zara Baxter  |  5 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
John Farnham is famous for "You're the Voice", but now it's your chance to be the voice of Australia, thanks to TomTom
Android vs iPhone iOS: which is better for GPS? 
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Android vs iPhone iOS: which is better for GPS?

by Jenneth Orantia  |  15 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
When it comes to something as simple as GPS, which is the better operating system? See how Android and the iPhone's iOS really compare
Just in time for the ski season: waterproof action cam 
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Just in time for the ski season: waterproof action cam

9 Aug 2010  |  Comment now
Going skiing? Capture the action with Oregon Scientific's new 1080p-capable action camcorder
We also heard from... 
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3 Aug 2010  |  Comment now
Todays hot news: Madman offers free anime screenings online; Microsoft announces dates for Office for Mac 2011; Lexar shows us how they test; Cygnett has Father's Day ideas; Kogan brings out two GPS and one PVR; and ABC gets a facelift
Next-generation GPS satellite launches successfully 
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Next-generation GPS satellite launches successfully

by Iain Thomson  |  31 May 2010  |  Comment now
The first in a new generation of global positioning system (GPS) satellites has successfully reached orbit, after a much-delayed launch schedule
In-car GPS: what's changed in the last 6 months 
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In-car GPS: what's changed in the last 6 months

by Daniel Long  |  5 May 2010  |  Comment now
Does TomTom's announcement of Darth Vader as a voice option have you thinking in-car satnav might still be a good idea? If so, here's what else about GPS has changed in the last six months.
Street View photos used for amazing Google Earth 3D cities 
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Street View photos used for amazing Google Earth 3D cities

by Daniel Long  |  14 Apr 2010  |  Comment now
Google has combined its wealth of street view data with satellite imagery to create the a 3D city effect, while a Microsoft engineer has given an amazing demo of live video within Bing Maps. See the videos.
TomTom's Go 750 Live still among the best GPS devices you can buy 
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TomTom's Go 750 Live still among the best GPS devices you can buy

by Jonathan Bray  |  16 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
An excellent standalone satnav, even if TomTom is treading water with this release
The nasty surprise affecting some owners of old GPS units 
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The nasty surprise affecting some owners of old GPS units

by Rosalyn Page  |  18 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Own an old GPS? Several readers have contacted us about being left in the dark when it comes to map updates for units they spent hundreds of dollars on.
20 hot technologies to watch in 2010: GPS on your phone 
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20 hot technologies to watch in 2010: GPS on your phone

2 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Number 15: As stand-alone GPS devices lose their shine, mobile phone companies are ready to step in and make on-phone GPS maps a must have app.
Apple's iPad - the perfect coffee table computer? 
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Apple's iPad - the perfect coffee table computer?

by Adam Turner  |  28 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
Could Apple's overgrown iPod touch be the ultimate couch-surfing device and universal remote?
First Look: TomTom GO 750 boasts voice guidance and "active dock" for under $400 
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First Look: TomTom GO 750 boasts voice guidance and "active dock" for under $400

by Daniel Long  |  15 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
Simple menus, voice control, advanced lane guidance and superior mounting add up to make our first impression of the TomTom GO 750 very good indeed
First Look: TomTom Start is a quality little GPS for under $200 
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First Look: TomTom Start is a quality little GPS for under $200

by Daniel Long  |  11 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
If you can look past the 3.5in screen, the Start is portable, easy to mount and ultra cheap. So, what's not to love about TomTom's latest and smallest GPS?
Is this the future of electronics? Stanford University creates paper battery  
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Is this the future of electronics? Stanford University creates paper battery

by Daniel Long  |  10 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
Scientists at Standford University can now turn ordinary paper infused with nano ink into a working battery. Lightweight and crumple proof, this could be the future of portable electronics. See the video

Questions over the use of phones for GPS in Australian vehicles remain 
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Questions over the use of phones for GPS in Australian vehicles remain

by Daniel Long  |  9 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
The mobile phone industry has questioned the logic of a recent decision to ban the use of smartphones for GPS while driving in Tasmania and South Australia
Lost and found: could GPS keep tabs on your pets? 
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Lost and found: could GPS keep tabs on your pets?

by Daniel Long  |  3 Nov 2009  |  Comment now
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 Maps Navigation beta uncorked 
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Google Maps Navigation beta uncorked

by Paul Taylor  |  30 Oct 2009  |  Comment now
Google has released the beta version to its brand new Google Maps Navigation software, developed specifically for Android 2.0 devices
Would free Google maps be enough to make you switch from in-car GPS to phone navigation? 
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Would free Google maps be enough to make you switch from in-car GPS to phone navigation?

by Daniel Long  |  28 Oct 2009  |  Comment now
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
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