GPS Archive

Which Are the 10 Most-Stolen Vehicles?

Posted on August 20, 2012 | No Comments
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released Hot Wheels −its list of the 10 most-stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model and...
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GPS Solar Watch That Understands Time Zones

Posted on March 14, 2012 | 1 Comment
At last, the search for totally precise time, everywhere on the planet, is over, declares Seiko. By developing a low-energy-consumption GPS receiver, Seiko has been able to create a watch that can receive GPS signals and identify time zone, time and date data using the...
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Team Trying to Row Across the Atlantic Ocean

Posted on February 4, 2012 | No Comments
Aberdeen Asset Management is supporting an eight-strong team in its attempt to row across the Atlantic Ocean commencing Feb. 15, weather permitting. The eight comprise one of the most experienced ocean rowing crews ever assembled and includes Aberdeen’s own Toby Wallace, based in Philadelphia, says...
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Rand McNally Unveils GPS for RVers

Posted on May 7, 2011 | No Comments
After its beta testing in the RVing community, Rand McNally has released the TripMaker RVND 5510 – claimed to be the first navigation device designed specifically for RVers (RV – Recreational Vehicle). “We’ve listened carefully to members of the RVing community, who told us overwhelmingly...
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Here Comes Denise, Your Virtual Assistant

Posted on April 19, 2011 | No Comments
The system developed by a Brazilian company combines computer graphics, artificial intelligence, voice recognition and other advanced technologies to perform the role of a virtual secretary, governess or almost human interface for a variety of applications. “Denise” is a virtual assistant with the appearance of...
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New GPS Devices for Truck Drivers

Posted on March 10, 2011 | No Comments
For the long-haul truck drivers, Rand McNally has launched two new truck-specific GPS units: the 5-inch IntelliRoute TND 510, and the large, high-definition 7-inch IntelliRoute TND 710. According to the company, the new units incorporate user-requested enhancements, the ability to incorporate real-time traffic, and a...
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How iPhone Helps You Find Your Sweet Home

Posted on January 21, 2011 | No Comments
Online real estate broker Sawbuck Realty has announced the availability of the Sawbuck Real Estate app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The Sawbuck app lets users search the multiple listing service for homes for sale, open houses and recent sales. The application leverages the...
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Six Sexy Apps iPhone Brings for You

Posted on September 12, 2010 | No Comments
With hundreds of thousands applications available on iPhone, today this smart device promises to do everything possible for consumers – communications, business, fun… you name it. These six new apps, however, make iPhone really appealing. Here they are: 1. Fashion: A leading online destination for...
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How Nike Uses iPhone to Connect Runners

Posted on September 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
Adding to its digital training tools for athletes, Nike has unveiled its new Nike+ GPS App on the App Store. The app is engineered to operate seamlessly between GPS and an accelerometer for an accurate and entertaining runner’s tool, says the company. The application allows...
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Do You Want to See a Tortoise Movie?

Posted on August 9, 2010 | No Comments
The film takes viewers through a unique process of relocating a colony of gopher tortoises and teaches them why this keystone species is an important part of the south uplands ecosystem. Advanced Disposal is looking to make a certain colony of gopher tortoises famous in...
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