April 2009
Other Uses For GPS Besides Navigation
Wondering what that expensive piece of technological equipment is good for besides “turn left here?” How about a lot. There are several variations of GPS (global positioning system) today. Most familiar is the mountable GPS for marine and land navigational use.
March 2009
The Present and Future of GPS Devices
Read out to discover the places GPS is making the most impact today - and the areas that may hold the key to the future of GPS devices for consumers and businesses.
Protecting Your Children With GPS Real Time Tracking
If you have children that have long walk home from school and you cannot be there to pick them up because you work then you might want to consider GPS real time tracking solutions. When you use child locator devices you will appreciate peace of mind knowing exactly where your child is at all times.
Other Uses For GPS Besides Navigation
Wondering what that expensive piece of technological equipment is good for besides quot;turn left here? quot; How about a lot. There are several variations of GPS (global positioning system) today. Most familiar is the mountable GPS for marine and land navigational use. Don t get stuck up these two uses as being the primary use for GPS, they once
January 2009
Mobile Phone GPS Tracking - Anonymous Way Of Spying
Cellular phones have become a basic commodity and as such almost everyone have a single unit at hand. Just by having a cellular phone, the compatible software, and a vehicle that has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) device, one may have anonymous cellular phone GPS tracking.
December 2008
More Reasons to Try GPS Fleet Tracking
In the past, we have published many articles to evaluate all of the different ways that GPS fleet tracking will improve productivity and save money. There are still even more reasons to use GPS tracking to keep up with your fleet of vehicles.
GPS Buyers Guide - What to Look For Before Buying a GPS
When looking for a good GPS, it is easy to get overwhelmed when comparing the many features that are available. First, decide what you will be using the GPS for. If it will just be for use in your car then you would not need some of the features that would appeal to hikers, boaters, or pilots.
October 2008
Research Into the Increasing Use of GPS Vehicle Tracking Sys
GPS tracking systems integrate a gps receiver, a mobile phone modem and some firmware that is packaged into what is known as a gps tracking device. This device is then connected via the cellular network to a backend server system.
The Automotive GPS - How to Choose One
In today’s world, no high end automotive is without its GPS to helps us travel from destination A to destination B. We can buy optional GPS systems as part of a new car buy or select models that are installed later. However, whether to buy one straight off or select one later that may be of better quality is a tough choice.
September 2008
Types of GPS Fleet Management - Know Before You Buy
GPS fleet management is an umbrella that includes a number of systems under it. Various arenas like e-commerce, message dispatch, vehicle maintenance and repair, job ticketing, vehicle following, map tracking, wireless integration, custom integration etc. come under its purview.
How GPS Tracking Device Protects Your Kids
How many times have you wished that you could be a fly on the wall in the life of your family members? There are probably times in every parent s life when he or she wishes to know where the kids are taking the car - or even walking on foot.
July 2008
What is an Auto GPS?
It used to be that having an auto GPS meant that you were among the elite, but now it is almost an essential piece to traveling in your car. These are truly the coolest thing to happen to your car since power windows and fold out cup holders.
NDrive G800 gives Sat image overlay for GPS!
My favourite independent Mobile kit retailer, Expansys, mailed me the other day to let me know about this cheeky new bit of kit from NDrive. In a neat development, the G800 is a Sat Nav unit that is able to utilise Sat imaging, rather than the crude vector graphics we are used to normally.
April 2008
Honda GPS Navigation Shows Crime Map
Honda is going to feature crime maps into their in-dash GPS navigation system that will provide a crime rating for each “region” (whatever that is). The system will be deployed in Japan, where the police keep good statistics per district.
Hack your Sprint Motorola Q9c to improve GPS performance - GPS aGPS = awesome
Sprint’s Motorola Q9c features a fully open GPS receiver - the first Windows Mobile smartphone to rock integrated GPS on Sprint’s network. The Moto Q9c’s “open” GPS means that the receiver’s COM ports are visible and accessible to external programs - not just the programs (like navigation software) that the carrier wants you to use.
BladeRunner GPS jacket: LoJack for your kid
Few things can be as terrifying for a parent as losing track of your child. Fortunately, technology has a solution that will let you know your kid’s location by computer, cell phone, or BlackBerry. We’ve wondered about privacy implications of tracking people with GPS-enabled garments before, but because it’s aimed at young kids, the BladeRunner should raise fewer “big brother” concerns.
January 2008
GPS Security And Privacy - Pros Vs Cons
As you may well be aware, there are many important benefits to consider when using the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS). It is invaluable when trying to navigate in unfamiliar areas, but some people think it is an invasion of privacy. Security and privacy have been openly debated, and most adults believe that it is more beneficial than detrimental.
December 2007
Viliv X7 GPS navigation system
Koreans have yet another GPS navigation system to choose from - the Viliv X7. Not only does it tell you where you are and how to get to where you re going, the X7 features a DMB receiver that allows users to watch digitally broadcast channels.
NavJacket holds GPS functionality
The NavJacket from O’Neill Europe and MyGuide features a navigation tool that has been integrated into a Gore-Tex jacket.
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