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Nokia Lumia 900 DC-HSPA with Nokia Transport hands-on

, Feb 27th 2012 Discuss [2]

Nokia's Lumia 900 HSPA edition doesn't break many new boundaries - we saw the LTE model at CES after all - aside from its DC-HSPA, but the new Nokia Transport app certainly promises to be useful. Another free preload in the fashion of Nokia Music and Nokia Drive, the app pulls in timetable directions for walking, trams, buses, metro services and more, all with an easily navigable UI. Read The Full Story

Nokia Drive upgrade, new Nokia Reading and Groupon deal announced

, Feb 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nokia has updated Nokia Drive and launched a new Nokia Reading app for its Windows Phone handsets. The new Nokia Drive app supports full offline routing, as well as the ability to reactivate routes from saved destinations. Nokia Reading reformats webpages and news to suit the Windows Phone screen. Read The Full Story

Google to have ‘smart glasses’ by end of 2012

, Feb 21st 2012 Discuss [10]

You could soon be able to see where your friends and, how much farther you have to go until you reach the building for your job interview, and other important information just by walking around. That may sound like the kind of stuff you can get by taking out your smartphone and opening a couple apps, but Google wants it to happen right in front of your face. Yeah, the company is planning on releasing its own brand of futuristing glasses with heads-up displays by the end of the year. Read The Full Story

Epson introduces world’s lightest GPS watch

, Feb 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Epson may be known more for its printers, but it's now taking a stab at watches and not just any old timepiece---it's debuting the world's lightest GPS sports watch. Well, Epson is a subsidiary of Seiko, so it's still not too far of a stretch. Read The Full Story

LightSquared blasts FCC over “bureaucratic irresponsibility”

, Feb 16th 2012 Discuss [5]

LightSquared has accused the FCC of "the height of bureaucratic irresponsibility" and of being the puppet of scheming politicians, as the company sees its 4G aspirations rapidly fade. Responding officially to the FCC ruling against the LightSquared's LTE plans earlier this week, the injured company argued that US government toadying to the GPS lobby damaged not only its own business but harmed "the American public." Read The Full Story

TomTom to provide insurance company with your driving style

, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [6]

Are you in good hands? Better yet, is your car? GPS manufacturer TomTom is ready to give a judgment on how good of a driver you are. The company has partnered up with insurance broker Motaquote to give drivers individualized quotes based on their specific driving habits. For the insurance industry, it's like an underwriting gold mine. But for the individual driver, it may feel kind of like an invasion of privacy. Read The Full Story

British auto insurer AA unveils GPS tracked insurance policies for drivers

, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [6]

If you live in the UK, you're probably familiar with auto insurance company AA. The company has taken a cue from some of its smaller rivals in the UK and has introduced a new type of insurance policy that uses a little GPS recorder under the hood to track driving habits of the insured. The little box can transmit things like your speed, and if you're braking hard. The box can also record cornering speed, what types of roads the person drives on, and what time of the day the person drives. Read The Full Story

Canon PowerShot range overhauled: WiFi, waterproof, GPS, more

, Feb 7th 2012 Discuss [2]

Canon has gushed its latest torrent of point-and-shoot cameras, a ten-strong update to its PowerShot line that includes weatherproof options, lengthy zooms and the choice of touchscreen control. Most interesting are the new PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and ELPH 320 HS, which each get WiFi and a 12x and 5x optical zoom respectively. The 530 HS has a 10-megapixel sensor and is 0.78-inches thick, while the 320 HS has a 16.1-megapixel sensor. Both have a 3.2-inch touchscreen and shoot Full HD 1080p video. The 530 HS will ship in April for $349.99, while the 320 HS will ship in March for $279.99.   Read The Full Story

Congressional bill aims to speed FAA switch to GPS

, Feb 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

It might not be that much longer until you can fly the friendly skies with the comfort of knowing the pilot isn't relying on technology that's several decades old. The US Senate has just passed a bill that will incite the Federal Aviation Administration to swith from antiquated raday systems to advanced GPS infrastructure within four years. The bill authorizes the spending of $63.4 billion to get this done. Read The Full Story

TomTom GPS systems now offer more Simpsons voices

, Feb 1st 2012 Discuss [1]

D'oh! Homer isn't the only Simpsons character who can tell you when the next left turn you'll need to make is. TomTom has just landed a new agreement that brings the blue-headed wife Marge, as well as Mr. Burns into the picture. It isn't talked about as much since the novelty wore off, but celebrity voice guidance is one of TomTom's most distinct differentiating factors over the competition. Personally, we pity the fool who doesn't have Mr. T or someone equally as iconic giving them their turn-by-turn, sattlite-assisted directions. Read The Full Story

Nikon COOLPIX S-series keeps compact cameras shining

, Feb 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

Gobfuls of new Nikon compact cameras this morning, with a four-strong update to the COOLPIX range that promises something for everyone, whether you demand GPS tagging, lengthy zooms or sub-$140 pricing. The Nikon COOLPIX S9300 leads the charge, with an 18x optical zoom squeezed into a 1.5-inch thick body with a 16-megapixel backside-illuminated sensor for improved low-light performance. Read The Full Story

Apple iPhone robbery thwarted by tech-savvy cop

, Jan 27th 2012 Discuss [27]

How do you solve a crime in 30 minutes or less? All you need is a cop who knows his tech. Police Officer Robert Garland was able to successfully track down an iPhone thief and return the device to its rightful owner thanks to his quick thinking and his knowledge of the app "Find My iPhone." It all went down yesterday in New York City. Read The Full Story
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