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NASA’s New Interplanetary GPS Is More Old-School Than It Sounds
Here’s a space-age idea if you’ve ever heard one: NASA is building a galactic GPS system that will provide astronauts a better, more accurate map through our solar system. This is obviously an ambitious undertaking, one that will take generations, not years, to complete.
JVC Kenwood’s Heads-Up Nav System Keeps Your Eyes On The Road
Sure, in-car GPS navigation systems make it easier to know where you’re headed. But it’s all for naught if you’re so distracted checking the map that you end up rear-ending someone. So to help ensure you’re at least keeping one eye on the road, JVC Kenwood’s new MDV-737HUD nav system includes a see-through heads-up display that sits right next to your rear-view mirror.
TomTom’s New GPS Watches Are Controlled With A Cyclops-Like Button
A couple of years ago TomTom partnered with Nike for what was one of the first GPS sport watches that didn’t look like some monstrous fitness accessory strapped to your wrist. But now the company is parting ways with the swoosh and releasing a set of TomTom-branded watches called the Runner and Multi-Sport for those who like to fanatically track their performances.
US Government Doesn’t Want A Warrant To Track Cars With GPS
The US government is claiming that authorities should be allowed to fasten GPS tracking devices to any vehicle — and then monitor its movements — without a warrant. Wired reports that the Obama administration is maintaining the controversial stance, despite the fact that the US Supreme Court ruled last year that such a procedure amounted to search protected by the US Constitution.
Here’s A GPS For Motorcycles
TomTom’s Rider GPS for motorcyclists will help navigate you to your intended destination. Originally launched in 2007, this refresh lets you pick one of three routes: fastest, scenic or your own via Tyre.
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