Tom Santora, the creator of Mi (Mobile Intelligence) Alerts, recently explained these new, multipurpose systems to me that all stem from one central communication hub – your mobile phone. “Our mobile intelligence technology called MiAlert involves several functions where people get important information via their mobile phone/device,” says Santora. “Our multi-phased plan will make this [...]
Tag Archives: GPS
Do You Own a Car?
There were some amazing discussions at Telenav’s Waypoint conference a few weeks ago about GPS, mobile navigation, and how we approach our smartphones and integration location services into our lives. One offshoot of that discussion, though, was whether GPS navigation would matter in the future, since car ownership is apparently on the decline. I was [...]
Telenav Looks to Shape Ads Based on GPS Data
I don’t always pay close attention to ads and location services, but when I do I tend to notice the same issue continually happening: the ad has no idea where I actually am. Oh, it knows if I am in New Jersey, and it might even sort-of know that I am home. But it doesn’t [...]
Garmin and Navigon Update iPhone Apps with BT Audio Support and Wikipedia Integration
I’m a cranky jerk when it comes to navigation software. Apple offers theirs for free, and I used it without any trouble for years; so when it comes to actually shelling out money for audio-enabled, turn-by-turn versions, I just, well, won’t. I don’t like some sweet young woman (or less frequently, man) telling me how [...]
Spotlite 2.0 GPS Pet Tracker Review
Pets are part of the family; we want them safe, happy, and healthy. Unfortunately, as anyone who has ever owned a dog can attest, you can’t really have a reasoned conversation with them about why it’s important to stay in the yard, why they shouldn’t go harass the neighbors, why there is no wandering near [...]
Magellan Explorist 510, A Gear Diary Outdoors Review
For anyone who enjoys the outdoors it is important to know your location, where you are going and where you have been. Whether hiking or hunting, it is too easy to get caught up in the scenery or tracking an animal and lose your bearings. Each rock or tree begins to look familiar and [...]
Why Is Garmin the Gold Standard in GPS Watches?
My first day on the CES floor, I saw the Garmin booth. I bypassed the various dedicated GPS units, and headed right for the display of Forerunners in all their glory. Along the way, I was stopped by one of Garmin’s reps, and when I explained how excited I was to see their booth because [...]
Magellan to Launch SmartGPS at CES
Being in the tech industry, I have to say that I do get a wee bit tired of hearing management and marketing talk about how “We have to integrate better with social media!” It’s not that they’re wrong about it; they’re not. It’s just that since I’m in the tech industry, I’ve been hearing about [...]
Google Maps Has Returned to the App Store for the iPhone!
What to my wondering eyes should appear, but Google Maps for iOS, with turn by turn so dear! Yes, that’s right. Yesterday Google Maps was reintroduced into the Apple App store, so now your supported iOS device of choice can now (re)enjoy Google Maps to your heart’s content. Many users were very unhappy with the [...]
Magellan Switch Review – a Full-Featured Yet Flawed ‘Wrist-GPS’
I recently reviewed the Garmin ForeRunner 10, and have been thrilled with it as a simple, entry-level running GPS-watch. But what if you want to use a heart-rate monitor, ride a bike, go into the water and so on? At that point you need a new device – something like the Magellan Switch series. Magellan [...]
New Emergency GPS Wristwatch Now Funding
As a parent, one of things I particularly like about living in the intensely networked, GPS, high-tech era is being able to keep in touch with my kids no matter where they are. Some people (like my mom) probably think it extravagant, but both my kids have smartphones, and we use these to keep track [...]
Nokia Redefines Digital Map Landscape By Introducing HERE as New Brand for Its Location and Mapping Service
There was a time when, in the cell phone universe, Nokia was king. They had huge market share and solid products, and it looked they were in it for a long time to come. Then came the iPhone, and we all know what happened next. Well, everyone makes mistakes, right? And while not in the [...]
Magellan Kicks Off Hunting Season with New Products
One of my favorite times of the year officially started last weekend! The beginning of hunting season is always exciting and gives us outdoorsmen an excuse to spend too much time in nature. While the first weekend of bow hunting season was not fruitful for me due to the moon cycle, I did thoroughly enjoy the opportunity [...]
Update Navigation Maps and Software on PND at Home with Navitel Update Center
When we bought our Honda Odyssey van in 2000, GPS was juuuuuuust starting to achieve full market penetration. We got it on our van because–okay, there’s just no polite way to say this–Sami gets lost a lot. She had plenty of reasons–she wasn’t a lifelong Bay Area resident; the Bay Area is huge; the Bay [...]
Lessons Learned from Navigating Without GPS
I have had a dedicated GPS in my car for the last 5 years. I started with a Garmin Streetpilot, and moved on to a Nuvi a few years ago. Up until a few days ago, I didn’t remember how to navigate without a robotic female voice barking angrily at me. But Sarah and I [...]
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