Researchers in the U.S. have managed to spoof GPS (Global Positioning System) signals to send a yacht hundreds of meters off course, while fooling the crew into thinking the yacht was remaining perfectly on course. The test, conducted ...
Tags: GPS, Electrical, Electronics
According to a recent study, almost 15 percent of pet owners reported a lost or stolen animal over a five year period. Pets slip away from home in many ways: someone may forget to close a gate, or a dog may dig under a fence or break ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics
Forget the parody videos that claim your vision will be clogged with ads when you wear Google Glass down the street. The little virtual display screen you see at the top right-hand doesn't dominate your view at all. You see it by focusing ...
Magellan, a leader of innovative GPS devices for vehicles, fitness, outdoor and mobile navigation, today announced Echo, Magellan's first running watch that utilizes smartphone fitness apps to their full potential by wirelessly connecting ...
Tags: Magellan, Running Watch
The Rolls-Royce Wraith has debuted in Australia with confirmation that local cars will feature the brand’s innovative new satellite navigation-linked automatic transmission. While previously unconfirmed for our market, Rolls-Royce ...
Tags: Rolls-Royce, GPS-Gearbox Tech
Ouya is one of the first of a new breed of game consoles using the Android platform. Priced at $99, it comes with a great perk--a free demo of any game before you buy it. That's a big plus, but there's room for improvement in the device ...
A cycling team from Global Monitoring, supplier of industrial remote monitoring and control systems, was doing more than contributing to a good cause by participating in the 65 mile American Cancer Society 41st Bikeathon?in Philadelphia on ...
Tags: Biking, Industrial Equipment
With more drivers turning to their smart phones for turn-by-turn directions, leading portable navigation device makers Garmin and Magellan are taking different routes in an effort to remain competitive. But our latest tests show that new ...
Tags: Auto
Organizers of the Outdoor Retailer expo in Utah later this month announced Monday that it has moved its Open Air Demo to a new location because of low water levels at the Jordanelle Reservoir, the original planned location. Instead of ...
Tags: Transportation, bike
Creating a strong foothold in the technology market, MTVIndia, in association with Swipe Telecom, has launched their third co-branded Fablet – MTV Slash. The Fablet boasts a slim body and a feather touchscreen, coupled with dual ...
Tags: MTV, MTV Slash, Computer Products
A new scale bypass system that allows drivers and carriers with good CSA scores to pass through weigh stations without stopping, is generating some buzz in the US. The system, developed by Drivewyze, is being used at a number of scales in ...
To reduce driver distraction, Garmin is introducing an aftermarket heads-up display that works with smart phones to shine navigation information on the windshield. The benefit is seen as reducing the distance the driver's eyes need to ...
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Over 31 percent of mobile developers today are supporting Near Field Communications (NFC) in their mobile apps, but an additional 45 percent plan to support this technology in the next 12 months, according to Evans Data Corp's newly ...
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We rely on our cars every day to get us where we need to go, but what do you do when your primary mode of transportation disappears? A motor vehicle is stolen every 44 seconds in the United States and July and August are the top two months ...
Tags: Auto Parts, Car, car safety
Apple has filed to trademark the phrase "iWatch" in Japan, amid rumors the company will soon launch a smart watch device globally. The trademark application was filed with the Japan Patent Office on June 3 for a wide range of product ...
Tags: Iwatch, Apple, watch, Computer Products