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According to a tip, Facebook will unveil new location services in late April at f8, the companies developer conference.  Based on other tips, there is expected to be two branches of location: one Facebook will use to allow users to share location with friends and the other branch would be… Continue Reading »

NAVIGON announced the release of version 1.4.0 to it’s popular series of iPhone applications which include navigation for the Persian Gulf region.  The introduction follows apps for Europe, US, Russia, Turkey, Australia, Brazil, and Southern Africa.  MobileNavigator Gulf+Jordan is available in the app stores of the respective countries for $99.99.… Continue Reading »

Social networking game Foursquare has released an app for BlackBerry smartphones. The object of the game is to get out and explore your city, “checking in with certain landmarks along the way. The more you do the more points you get, and you also start unlocking badges and have a… Continue Reading »

Since GPS units started becoming popular, there has always been some sort of fear of having the devices stolen.  The solution so far tends to be hide the GPS away in the car, or carry the unit with you where-ever you go.  Now it seems that there’s an alternative solution.… Continue Reading »

Ford has become the first automaker to sign with INRIX, a provider of traffic and navigation services.  INRIX will power the motor company’s next generation in-car GPS navigation units. “While other companies treat arterials and city streets just like stretches of uninterrupted highway, we factor in the impact traffic lights,… Continue Reading »

A Nevada couple found themselves stranded in a remote forest for 3 days after blindly following their GPS through the high desert of eastern Oregon. The couple got stuck in nearly 2 feet of snow after following their GPS device’s direction to turn onto a remote road leading into the… Continue Reading »

The thought of being tracked is in the minds of many, personally it has crossed my mind more than I would care to admit. Now with always connected, and always tracking devices that possibility is becoming more and more commonplace. But aside from speaking of my paranoia, there may be… Continue Reading »

Thanks to a new program, those looking to save a few bucks and at the same time recycle their older model GPS will be able to take care of both at the same time. The program comes courtesy of TomTom, who are offering would be purchasers the ability to “Trade-In.… Continue Reading »

Retrevo Gadgetology report has revealed some Black Friday shopping trends. The study surveyed 1100 shoppers about their Black Friday shopping plans. While 40% said they were going to buy electronics on Black Friday, over half said they planned to do so online. Only 18% said they would be going to… Continue Reading »

Radio Shack’s Black Friday deals have been leaked and here’s what you can expect. There are no Early Bird deals, but I still recommend you get to the store early as quantities will likely be limited! Camcorders: Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 10MP HD Flash Camcorder (Red)  $169.99 Vivitar DVR 865HD Flash… Continue Reading »