For those who want some style for their cars: GPS Ferrari Edition
If you could think of one word to describe a GPS, what would it be? If I say “Ferrari”, it might not be the right word, and people are bound to say I’m a little bit crazy. I admit one of my dreams is to own a car like this but if you want to [...]
New GPS unit offers 8-bit entertainment
Some time ago GPS devices were for one thing only: helping drivers find their way. But lately manufacturers have started adding new features, such as support for disabled people. The KW-GM4306TG from Kinwei Technologies could be labeled as a GPS unit with support for bored people. The innovation? 8-bit games. It’s not like a PSP, [...]
BBNav GPS for the disabled launches
The BBNav is not just another GPS device. It’s a specialized unit, aimed at disabled drivers (in the UK). Beside the usual features, the BBNav comes preloaded with over 10,000 Blue Badge and Red Route on-street parking bays, over 3,500 Disabled-accessible car parks and over 60,000 Points of Interest (with 20,000+ Blue Badge). The price [...]
$74 ensures you won’t lose the car in the parking lot ever again
GPS devices are useful in many ways, but they have a downside: they’re expensive. And if all you want is a solution to a simple problem, there’s no need to spend a lot. The Bushnell BackTrack is probably the most basic GPS available. You push a button and it remembers the position to guide you [...]
New range of car mounts lets you attach GPS anywhere
Mio Moov 200 or 300 Series or Navman S50 / S50 3D GPS owners looking for a mounting solution will love Arkon. The company has launched a new range of car mounts for the Mio and Navman, enabling users to place their GPS devices virtually anywhere in the car. Dashboard? Check. Visor? Yes. Windshield? Of [...]
Garmin launches custom GPS device for Harley owners
Maybe you know of Garmin’s range of GPS devices for motorcycles. But if you’re a Harley owner, we have more good news: you now have a GPS especially for you. The Road Tech zūmo comes with all the features of the previous versions and adds several goodies for Harley bikers. Beside finding hotels, restaurant and [...]
Knight Rider GPS in action; we’re already feeling like David Hasselhoff
We wrote about the upcoming Knight Rider GPS from Mio a short while ago and we were pretty excited. A price was not announced at the time, but now it looks like it’s going to cost about $270. You can see more details on the official website. It’s only going to hit the market this [...]
SmartMirror is a rear view mirror and a GPS all in one
The UK already had it, and now the United States does too: DS-400GB, now renamed to SmartMirror, a rearview mirror with integrated GPS navigation. The SmartMirror lets you replace your old rearview mirror instead of finding a new spot for a separate GPS unit, which means it will be easier to watch your route and [...]
It’s official: KITT will show you the way
Throw away your old GPS now. You won’t need it ever again because the ultimate GPS is here: the Knight Rider GPS by Mio. Yes, KITT in a box! For those how forgot (or, God forbid, didn’t see the original series), the Knight Industries Two Thousand was a young David Hasselhoff’s partner in solving crime [...]
Talking teddy bear, the future of GPS?
If you thought you had seen all that GPS devices had to offer, think again. This cuddly thing is not some kid’s toy: it’s the prototype of a talking car navigation system from iXs Research Corporation. The teddy bear doesn’t have a screen, but it uses its arms to point the way, while also giving [...]