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New TomTom GPS Models In 2011: PRO 7150, 7150, 9150

New TomTom GPS Models In 2011: PRO 7150, 7150, 9150

By: Marlon Votta | Posted: March 29, 2011
Filed under: Electronics, GPS

There’s news that Tom Tom have 3 GPS models in the new 5 inch screen range for all our navigating needs. The PRO 9150, PRO 7150 and the PRO 7150 TRUCK are going to be available to make life much…

Localscope: Social powered GPS iOS app

Localscope: Social powered GPS iOS app

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: January 28, 2011
Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps

A great application which allows users to find a vast range of things which are around their current location has just been updated. Localscope 1.1 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

Garmin StreetPilot Navigation Comes to Apple iPhone

Garmin StreetPilot Navigation Comes to Apple iPhone

By: Tina Chubb | Posted: January 4, 2011
Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps

There may well be plenty of free navigation apps available for the Apple iPhone, but many users might prefer to purchase GPS apps from more well known companies such as TomTom or Garmin. Apple iPhone 4 owners have had access…

Garmin Nuvi 295W 3.5-inch Portable GPS: Full Specs

Garmin Nuvi 295W 3.5-inch Portable GPS: Full Specs

By: Gary Johnson | Posted: November 27, 2010
Filed under: Electronics, GPS

Are you stuck in what to buy a certain member of the family or friend this holiday season? If you know someone who could do with a portable GPS system the Garmin nuvi 295W 3.5″ is currently on offer at…

CoPilot Live GPS Android App: v8 Available to Download

CoPilot Live GPS Android App: v8 Available to Download

By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: October 18, 2010
Filed under: Android Apps, Apps

With so many GPS apps available for your Smartphone, it is hard to know which one to choose. A lot of people know they can rely on TomTom GPS navigation. CoPilot has recently announced their version 8 of the software,…

TomTom iPhone App: Download Version 1.5

TomTom iPhone App: Download Version 1.5

By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: October 16, 2010
Filed under: Apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod Apps

TomTom are well known for their stand-alone GPS navigation units, as well as an app for the iPhone. We now have some great news for iPhone 4 owners – there is a new 1.5 version of the application, which makes…

Garmin GPS Recall: Nuvi Serial number checker

Garmin GPS Recall: Nuvi Serial number checker

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 26, 2010
Filed under: Electronics, GPS

Yesterday Garmin issued a recall on a number of their Nuvi GPS device, which we briefly discussed yesterday. Now more information has been made available, but for those who fear that their model could be affected Garmin has a serial…

Garmin nüvi Recall: Model numbers list

Garmin nüvi Recall: Model numbers list

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Electronics, GPS

Garmin has issued a recall for its nüvi GPS devices due to an issue with the battery. It seems that the battery, which comes from a third-party source can overheat. As you can imagine this presents a serious safety issue,…

GPS strands couple, how much do you trust yours?

GPS strands couple, how much do you trust yours?

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: December 29, 2009
Filed under: Alternative News

There is no denying how bad the snow has been in parts of North America, so just imagine being stuck in your vehicle for three days. This is what happened to a couple in Oregon, because their SUV GPS system…

Ford GPS Technology: Safety features will prevent accidents

Ford GPS Technology: Safety features will prevent accidents

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 12, 2009
Filed under: Autos

Ford and Auburn’s GPS and Vehicles Dynamics Lab have been working closely together to develop a GPS that will work with the vehicles data. The new system will help to improve the safety of the car in the hope of…

3D In-car navigation systems

3D In-car navigation systems

By: Alan Ng | Posted: July 10, 2009
Filed under: Electronics, GPS

While there is the small existance of 3D GPS navigation systems present, it has been reported that next year will be the year when the technology really takes off and 3D in-car GPS systems become a standard thing.

Hands-on: Clarion’s Mind MID

Hands-on: Clarion’s Mind MID

By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: February 22, 2009
Filed under: Hands On

We have had a chance to play with Clarion’s new Mind (Mobile Internet Navigation Device), which could be bought for many reasons including GPS. The ClarionMind could be sold mainly as a navigation system but has so much more to…

Hands on: ATP Photo Finder Mini with Dock

Hands on: ATP Photo Finder Mini with Dock

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: January 9, 2009
Filed under: Hands On

The ATP PhotoFinder GPS picture tracker was a good product, but there were areas where it needed improving, that is where the ATP Photo Finder Mini comes in. Like the previous model it will record your position when you take…

Azentek SmartMirror GPS rearview mirror: in stock soon

Azentek SmartMirror GPS rearview mirror: in stock soon

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 9, 2008
Filed under: Electronics, GPS

If you were thinking about replacing the rearview mirror in your car, then you should consider getting hold of the Azentek SmartMirror. I know that this has proved difficult in the past as they were only produced in limited numbers.

GPS Snitch saves man’s motorcycle twice

GPS Snitch saves man’s motorcycle twice

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: October 8, 2008
Filed under: Alternative News

The story proves that technology is there to help, and the GPS Snitch has done just that. Laszlo Tenai was shocked to find out his 2006 Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle had been stolen from in front of his Upper East…