Garmin has recently presented 3 new handheld and marine GPS systems which are codenamed GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s, and GPSMAP 78sc, with prices ranging from $350 to $550. The three models have some similar features such as the 20 hours of battery life, a 2.6-inch colorful TFT screen, being IPX 7 waterproof, and also an [...]

In case you were wondering whether Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) are a thing of the past, you should know that TomTom has put out a new flagship model with the Go Live 1000. The biggest feature of the Go Live 1000, is the “instant” route planning with the fastest satellite lock of the industry. …

This is the MapQuest Navigator app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. I think we all have used MapQuest before, and this App that has voice guided turn-by-turn navigation that speaks directions, give street names, not to mention regular updates. If you type out an address and then tap “drive”, you should be …

This DROP GPS system is a concept device that brings the functionality of a GPS to those who are blind. Impossible? Nope. What it does is sense its location with the usual GPS tech, and then it uses the 3D dots so that the blind can feel these maps in Braille-like indentations. …

Garmin-Asus has finally come forward to unveil the Garminfone. This device will be made available exclusively for T-Mobile when it drops sometime this Spring. Spec wise we’re looking at a 3.5 inch HVGA screen, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus, a microSD slot for up to 32GB of expansion, full HSPA, WiFi, and Google’s Android operating [...]

This is a concept for a GPS device that I’m surprised that I haven’t seen before. It pretty much is what you see here, a GPS device embedded in the visor. I don’t know if you can read the tiny print in the picture, but it does have a problem of blocking the …

Navman and Mio got together to present three new GPS navigation systems, the Navman 575, Navman 475, and Navman 470, which will become available for purchase in the European markets, on May. The main difference between the three models is the screen size, while the Navman 470 and 475 boast a 4.3-inch screen, the Navman [...]

Just when you thought we were out of the age of stand-alone GPS units, Garmin decides to put out some more from the nuvi. This would be the nuvi 3700 series which include the 3709T, 3760T, and 3750. The 3709T has a “wake-up phrase” to initiate voice-activated navigation, to let the user …

Now this is why I report on technology. Because every once in a while, some new development comes along that gives us a view of the future. Google Earth allows a 3D view of New York right now to the street level. Granted, the cars are flattened like they were run over …

Sometimes a good idea is all you need to make an amazing product. The Garmin Nuvifone G60 is not one of those times. The Garmin Nuvifone G60–and yes, this IS a cell phone made by Garmin–offers mobile email, mobile web, a three megapixel camera, GPS, an LCD display, MP3 player and recorder, four gigs of [...]