Is Google trying to kill us by screen-only navigation?
With all the hype around Google’s big announcement yesterday that they would be providing Android devices with free turn-by-turn directions, you’d think stand alone GPS companies should call it a day and pack up the office. But we are missing something: nowhere does Google say anything about spoken turn-by-turn directions.… Continue Reading »
GPS on the iPhone just got better with TeleNav updates
AT&T Navigator just updated to 1.3i for iPhone users and the update included more than just some bug fixes. TeleNav, the company behind AT&T Navigator, updated the software with some substantial new features that make GPS navigation on your phone a much better experience. The update addressed the looks, sounds… Continue Reading »
Google’s Street View: On your trike, get set, go!
Everyone and their brother has heard of Google’s Street View program, I am sure. It allows you to virtually tour all kinds of places as seen from the street. But now, according to a post on Google’s official blog site, they have expanded where they can virtually take you to… Continue Reading »
Get caught up in technology with InterrupTech: August 24, 2009
Get caught up in a hurry with InterrupTech. You won’t find endless chatter here. We’ve got a timer to move things along. This Week: Apple has two tablets? Windows Mobile to have two version? Navigation apps everywhere More navigation The Garmin Nuviphone is coming. No, really. Sony revamps the PS3.… Continue Reading »
Sanyo releases information on two new Gorilla GPSs
The Japanese based Sanyo has recently introduced two new in-dash navigation systems that look to lead the Gorilla GPS lineup. The two GPS models include the NVA-GS1609FT and the NVA-GS1409DT, both of which feature similar specs, but the main difference is the fact that the NVA-GS1609 boasts 16GB of storage,… Continue Reading »
Global Positioning System = FAIL?
A federal watchdog agency is warning Congress that the GPS system may begin to suffer failures and outages starting next year and blamed the Air Force’s mismanagement and and underinvestment for it. “If the Air Force does not meet its schedule goals for development of GPS IIIA satellites, there will… Continue Reading »
Got a Navigon with lifetime traffic updates? You’re still covered
You may have heard that Navigon, a GPS maker, is pulling out of the North American market. That’s quite the shame because their products were pretty good. Plenty of Navigon units (including some low priced ones) had traffic updates for life. But what happens now that Navigon has quit this… Continue Reading »
UnPirate: Free map app alternatives to Microsoft Streets and Trips
Microsoft Streets and Trips is currently the bestselling travel and map software program. It has advanced GPS functionality with detailed street maps, directions, and trip planning features. Instead of paying for the standard and deluxe editions, check out these other options. There’s no need to hit up the Pirate Bay… Continue Reading »
Gadgetell Review: Clarion MiND mobile Internet navigation device
I have recently had the opportunity to spend some quality time with the Clarion MiND, a mobile Internet navigation device. The MiND is a mixture of mobile Internet device (MID) and a standalone GPS unit. It was almost like having a standalone GPS device (think Navigon) and Internet Tablet (think… Continue Reading »
Android First: GPS Navigation comes to G1
Today, TeleNav announces the first GPS navigation application for the G1. TeleNav brings their 3D, turn by turn, traffic, speech recognition and other features that make it the premiere on-phone GPS choice to the G1 starting February 24th. T-Mobile G1 users can sign up for a free 30-day trial. I’ve… Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.


