There are many distractions such as mobile phones and GPS units which increase the risk of causing accidents while driving. Sat navs tend to help in some ways as it gives you specific directions rather then having to try look at a map when you get lost. But, it’s still another distraction on the windscreen of your car. Asus have created the R710 GPS unit which has a feature to help keep your eyes on the road. [Read more…]
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Asus R710 GPS with HUD Technology
October 15, 2008 by Leave a Comment
DraganFlyer X6 Helicopter with GPS Wireless Video and More
September 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The DraganFlyer is an RC helicopter that has pretty much everything built in. It is capable of flying both indoors and outdoors and can handle headwinds of 18MPH. [Read more…]
GPS Locator from Keruve
July 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
As time moves on we tend to become more reliant on technology. Some of the technology helps us be more productive while other technology keeps us safe. The GPS Locator falls in to a safety category. [Read more…]
Largest GPS Drawing in the World
May 29, 2008 by 1 Comment
A GPS Generated self portrait has “fictionally” been made. It claims to be the largest GPS drawing in the world, and I can fully believe it as it covers the whole world. [Read more…]
PhotoTrackr Pro – GPS Picture Tracking
May 8, 2008 by 1 Comment
When taking pictures, you often do not remember exactly where the picture was taken. Should you want to revisit that location, or find it on a map, you will probably find you have no chance of knowing. The PhotoTrackr Pro is a GPS device which tracks the exact longitude and latitude where the picture was taken. [Read more…]
Analogue GPS made of Lego
February 13, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The Lego contraption was built as an analogue GPS unit. It has a 1.6m roll inside which includes images. If it’s dark then LED lighting will switch on to give you a better picture and there is a plastic cover over the top so rain doesn’t damage the images. On the downside, it’s just a single route from someone’s home to school in case he gets lost. Still quite unique though and I must admit, quite creative.
Via: Flickr
Vie GPS Enabled Glove
February 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This rather strange looking device is named the Vie (pronounced Vee) and was designed by Mr. Du Tran Nguyen. Although it would look weird on anyone’s hand, it does have a few cool features built in. The screen is E-Ink and you control the device by moving your fingers up and down. Small motors built in to the glove provide feed back to let you know when you have “clicked” a button.
The Vie is used as a personal guide and trainer and allows you to plan several routes with it’s built in GPS and mapping technology. If you find danger on one route you can make a movement with your finger and find a safer alternative. If you find your self in trouble then an SOS message can be sent.
The glove monitors your body too and lets you know through vibrations if you need to ease off a little or speed up. Bluetooth allows you to connect with other glove users to share details with them.
Although a bizarre idea, it could have some potential if they could make it look a tad better.
Via: Gizmowatch
Goodyear GPS Device
January 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Goodyear is more commonly associated with making tires for cars and trucks. However, at CES they are to introduce new Goodyear GPS devices. The GPS devices have a new feature which allows them to be remote controlled for it’s hands free system. The remote can be attached to a visor or any where with in reach. It also uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone to make use of hands free calling. Information from MSN Direct can also be received as well as local prices for fuel, weather and movie times.
The GY100K (pictured below) is a Bluetooth version which allows it to be connected to other devices.
Dash Express GPS Device
December 18, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The Dash Express is an internet connected device which has the ability to track other Dash Express units which enables traffic information to be shared. With it having an internet connection it also can access details from Yahoo Local search and Outlook. A custom website is also available which will allow you to tag all your favourite types of places which can then be retrieved based on your location.
The Dash Express will retail for $600 when it launches early next year.
Via: SlipperyBrick
S5 GPS Like Tracking Device is Tiny
December 17, 2007 by 2 Comments
This new tracking chip is built by S5 Wireless. The chip is smaller then a coin and is a low cost unit coming in either the chip, module or a tag ($2, $7 or $10). Batteries that power these chips have the potential to keep the device going for up to 4 years with a 2100mAh battery transmitting once every 30 minutes. Main uses for this chip could be to attach it to products, people, vehicles or pets. The chip uses signals from S5’s own network of stations in some cities in the US. Eventually it will roll out to more cities and hopefully countries around the globe. Accuracy is not quite as good as GPS, but outdoors it can triangulate you to the nearest 35 feet and indoors to about the closest 45 feet. For a cheap low powered device this isn’t bad at all.
Lets hope they can roll out the tracking stations asap 🙂
Water Resistant GPS Watch
December 13, 2007 by 1 Comment
This watch is rather cool as it has a built in GPS tracking device. The screen is LCD and has 128 x 128 pixels which can display your location when ever needed. The GPS tracking is provided by a SiRF star III chip and the watch also has Bluetooth built in allowing you to hook it up to a PDA or laptop to add navigation in to the mix. The watch is also capable of keeping track of you and allows you to select various maps to show where you are and where you have just been.
Key Specifications/Special Features:
* Bluetooth-transmission GPS signal to any devices (PDA, smart phone and so on) for Navigation
* Equipped with GPS SiRF star III
* Separation of watchband
* Bike mounting
* Display speed/distance/ temperature
* Time correction
* Water-resistant (IPX7)
* Altitude/elevation data GPS provided altitude with vertical
* Comfortable, adjustable and flexible strap
* Smart power-saving mode
* One year warranty
* Store up to 120,000 way points
* Screen display
* LCD 128 x 128 pixels
* Position recorded: 256 sets
* Record track-logs of vehicle movement
* Display maximum speed, average speed, distance and moved time
* User can select among Google map, satellite or hybrid to show the track
* Reads NMEA data from GPS
* Replay the recorded routes, time and speed point by point
* Suitable for hiking, biking and walking
Product Page Via: TrendyGadget
Konaki GPS Navigation
December 4, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The Konaki GPS navigation unit has a 3.5 inch touch screen display which can display 65K colours. The GPS unit is a 20 channel receiver which is integrated in to the casing allowing you to walk around with just the one device. Memory is expandable up to 2Gb as it has a built in SD card slot although the 1GB bundled card should suffice for keeping maps on it as it has the whole of the US map data on that card. The processor which powers the device is a 400MHz Samsung and the device runs Windows CE 4.2 in the background. As well as just being a navigation device you can put media on to your SD card and play back both audio and video as well as use the device as an E-Book reader.
The unit costs $198.99 from Amazon.
Via: Funponsel
