Apr 16
Self-driving cars may need to show some self-restraint when it comes to their “better than human” reflexes and abilities, the Nokia HERE team working on autonomous vehicle technologies suggests, if … Continue reading
Apr 09
Garmin Edge 1000 cycling computer supports live tracking and advanced segment capability
Posted in: Today's ChiliGarmin has announced its latest cycling computer for the bicyclists out there looking for top performance and navigation features. The cycling computer is called the Edge 1000 and it has … Continue reading
Apr 03
Garmin Zumo 590LM rugged motorcycle nav device has weather and traffic reports
Posted in: Today's ChiliGarmin has announced a new ruggedized navigation device that is specifically made for the motorcycle riders out there. The nav device is called the Zumo 590LM and it has a … Continue reading
Apr 01
Google has returned the much-missed “Search nearby” feature to Google Maps, restoring the ability to search for nearby points-of-interest and businesses around a location on the map. Quietly added back … Continue reading
Apr 01
Your smartphone has some remarkable time-saving features. Take for instance, Google Now. When you’re short on time, you can actually just ask it, “Give me directions home” and wherever you are, Google Now will calculate the travel time back to your abode.
Mar 28
Even the best Eagle Scout prefers to navigate during the day. The Vikings, apparently, would have laughed at such a preference—according to new research, the North Atlantic seafarers’ sun compass was so advanced it even worked after dark, thanks to clever engineering and mystical crystals.
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Mar 28
Magellan has announced that it has a new cloud-connected GPS device that has now launched for drivers. The GPS device is called the Magellan SmartGPS 5390 cloud connected navigation device. … Continue reading
Mar 26
Waze is a smartphone navigation app that uses crowd sourced information to report traffic jams and suggest routes. Last year the app announced that it was adding celebrity voices so … Continue reading
Mar 11
iOS 8 Apple Maps revamp tipped
Posted in: Today's ChiliApple will significantly refresh Apple Maps in iOS 8, insiders claim, adding features like public transit navigation and even augmented reality for nearby points-of-interest. The significant update, which could arrive … Continue reading
Mar 06
Yahoo! Maps has added indoor venue mapping, raising its challenge to Google Maps by including internal navigation for more than 75,000 buildings worldwide. The new feature, provided by Nokia’s HERE … Continue reading
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