In an attempt to reduce the number of accidents caused by in-car distractions, AT&T Labs, working with researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, have created a vibrating steering wheel that provides navigation directions instead of voice cues or an on-screen map.
Earthquake prediction is a mystery that has stumped scientists for centuries. But it just might be that the same signals giving us directions to the nearest Starbucks could clue us in to upcoming tremors.
An investigation into malfunctioning GPS systems at Newark Liberty International Airport revealed that the culprit is the cheap jammers that are easy to buy online.
We’ve seen GPS lead people into some ridiculous situations, but we never thought anyone would blindly follow GPS until their car was submerged in A BODY OF WATER. Three Japanese tourists proved us wrong!
There are plenty of cool GPS data projects in existence, but this is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen: three whole years of location data, taken from an iPhone.
How cheap can GPS units get? It seems the floor’s the limit with today’s deal, which sees Dick Smith selling off the Nuvi30 for an astonishing $78. Sure, it’s not a GPS with all the bells and whistles — and notably only a 3.5 inch display — but this is cheaper than some GPS smartphone apps are! [Dick Smith]
Have you got relatives who are continually getting lost? Help them find the way with JB Hi-Fi’s latest GPS deal: the Garmin Nuvi 50; a 5″ car GPS unit for only $115.[JB Hi-Fi]
Apparently fast food still isn’t fast enough for the residents of Japan. Starting in March, McDonald’s will be testing out a new system allowing drivers to order and pay for a happy meal right from their car’s navigation unit.
A GPS tracker can be an essential tool for athletes looking to monitor and improve their performance. And even more so when it’s packaged into a thin 50g watch that isn’t going to weigh them down or impede their workout.
