Archive for October, 2008
GPS Lands Man in a Van Down By The River
Friday, October 24th, 2008A Polish white van man who was too sure of his sat-nav ended up neck-deep in a lake after ignoring road signs warning of a dead-end ahead. The road hasn’t been used for a year after it was flooded out when an artificial lake was created. It was dark and the un-named driver had been drinking, but he still managed to miss three warning signs.
New Google Android Application Kills Traffic, Saves Trees
Monday, October 20th, 2008With the impending release of the first phone to feature Google’s Android platfrom, we’re beginning to see a few of the first apps that will be available through Google’s Android Market. Among these is SugarTrip, an application that takes an innovative approach to measuring street traffic by taking advantage of the GPS units.
Knight Rider GPS…Now Tell Your Not Gonna Get One of These
Monday, October 20th, 2008There are lots of GPS units out there, talking to lots of drivers. Some people may even enjoy the voices produced by their GPS units. But only the Mio Knight Rider GPS can speak to you in the voice of William Daniels, the original voice of KITT from the Knight Rider television show.
Putin Tries GPS Navigation Device On His Dog (… Seriously)
Friday, October 17th, 2008Russia’s satellite navigation system isn’t fully operational yet, but it seems to work on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s dog. Putin listened Friday as his deputy, Sergei Ivanov, briefed him on the progress of the Global Navigation Satellite System. Then footage broadcast on Russian TV showed them try a collar containing satellite-guided position..
Airlines could save $10 billion a year with GPS
Sunday, October 12th, 2008A World War II-era air traffic network that often forces planes to take longer, zigzagging routes is costing U.S. airlines billions of dollars in wasted fuel while an upgrade to a satellite-based system has languished in the planning stages for more than a decade.