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ZOMM's Wireless Leash plus is a hockey puck you clip onto your keychain and forget about -- until things start to go wrong. Tethering to your iPhone over Bluetooth, it'll start raising hell if your phone gets too far away from you. It's also a speakerphone (with a noise-canceling microphone) for taking calls on the road, a personal attack alarm, and it'll call the emergency services at the push of a button. Paired to the free myZOMM app, you can geotag your car so you remember where it is in the multi-story lot or check out the last known location of your most precious stuff. It's shipping now for $80 and a further $30 will get you a safe driving kit, not that we need to remind you that driving with a phone in your hand is a bad thing, right?

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ZOMM Wireless Leash Plus speaks up for abandoned iPhones (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppApp StoreAppStoreBluetoothBluetooth TetheringBluetoothTetheringCar KeysCarKeysGeotagGeotaggingHands FreeHandsFreeiPhonemobilepostminiPersonal AlarmPersonal SecurityPersonalAlarmPersonalSecuritySecurityTetheringvideoWireless LeashWireless Leash plusWireless TetherWireless TetheringWirelessLeashWirelessLeashPlusWirelessTetherWirelessTetheringZOMMZomm Wireless Leash PlusZommWirelessLeashPlusThu, 08 Dec 2011 08:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Pentax releases O-GPS1 add-on for DSLRs, appeals to astronomy nuts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/pentax-releases-o-gps1-add-on-for-dslrs-appeals-to-astronomy-nu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/pentax-releases-o-gps1-add-on-for-dslrs-appeals-to-astronomy-nu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/pentax-releases-o-gps1-add-on-for-dslrs-appeals-to-astronomy-nu/#comments Pentax's Optio WG-1 GPS point-and-shoot satisfied geotaggers out of the box, but owners of its K-5, K-r and 645D DSLRs have had to make do with third-party taggers like the PhotoTrackr or Eye-Fi. The new hotshoe-mounted O-GPS1 module fixes that oversight by recording latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time and shooting angle. Everyday snappers might find an extra hotshoe attachment cumbersome, but astro-photography enthusiasts could well be enticed by the device's interesting "ASTROTRACER" function. This helps you take clearer photos of celestial bodies by using the in-built sensors to calculate a star's movement and then employing the camera's shake reduction system to compensate. Sounds clever, but be advised: this module is only for Pentax DSLRs -- and only for very specific models at that. You'll get full functionality with the K-5 and K-r cameras, and geotagging (no ASTROTRACER) with the 645D. Oh, and you'll need to make sure your camera's firmware is up-to-date. Peer carefully through that lens and you'll see the O-GPS1 heading for a July landing, priced at $250.

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Pentax releases O-GPS1 add-on for DSLRs, appeals to astronomy nuts originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>astro-photographyastronomical imagingAstronomicalImagingastronomyastronomy camerasAstronomyCamerasdslrgeotaggeotaggergeotaggingGlobal Positioning SystemGlobalPositioningSystemgps receivergps trackingGpsReceiverGpsTrackingMotion sensingMotionSensingpentaxpentax 645dpentax dslrpentax k-5pentax k-rPentax645dPentaxDslrPentaxK-5PentaxK-rThu, 02 Jun 2011 15:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/fujifilm-adds-gps-module-geotagging-functionality-to-waterproof/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/fujifilm-adds-gps-module-geotagging-functionality-to-waterproof/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/fujifilm-adds-gps-module-geotagging-functionality-to-waterproof/#comments Remember Fujifilm's Finepix XP10 from... oh, right around seven months ago? Hopefully you're not one to get overly depressed about the rush of progress, because Fujifilm has just outed an update to that very camera that's significantly improved. Following Casio's footsteps on the Exilim EX-H20G, Fuji is introducing the GPS-enabled Finepix XP30 here at CES. The overall size and shape remains similar to the aforementioned XP10, with this point-and-shoot being waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. What may really entice the argonauts in the crowd is the embedded GPS chip; this will keep tabs of your location and embed your exact coordinates into every picture you take. Once you get back home, just dump 'em into iPhoto or Picasa in order to view photos based on location. Moreover, the GPS Tracking Data function will regularly store location data, and when you get home, you can actually create a map of your travels. Other specifications include a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p movie mode, image stabilization, a 2.7-inch anti-reflective LCD, a reinforced hardened glass lens barrier, a metal, unibody chassis and a riveted front panel. The XP30 should ship next month for $239.95, while a GPS-less sibling (the Finepix XP20; pictured after the break) will ship a month later for $199.99; those looking to accessorize will find an adjustable float strap, protective silicone skin and a neoprene sports case for sale in March for an undisclosed amount.

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Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Revised PhotoTrackr Plus works with Nikon D90, D3100, D5000 and D7000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryD3100D5000D7000d90dslrgeotaggeotagginggisteqnikonPhotoTrackrPhotoTrackr plusPhototrackrPlusThu, 07 Oct 2010 06:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Foolography Unleashed Bluetooth geotagging modules land for Nikon D90 and Dx000 DSLRs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/foolography-unleashed-bluetooth-geotagging-modules-land-for-niko/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/foolography-unleashed-bluetooth-geotagging-modules-land-for-niko/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/foolography-unleashed-bluetooth-geotagging-modules-land-for-niko/#comments There's no shortage of fancy ways to geotag with your old beater of a shooter, but Foolography's new solutions for Nikon DSLRs might be one of the most understated. Two new "Unleashed" modules have just arrived, one for the Dx000 series (D3100, D5000, and D7000), and the other for the ultra-popular D90. The little Bluetooth modules embed GPS data from an external GPS receiver (yeah, it's BYOEGPSR) directly onto photos as you take them. They're retailing for €125 outside of the EU (about $170 US) and a bit more to consumers on the continent -- nobody ever said classy comes cheap.

Foolography Unleashed Bluetooth geotagging modules land for Nikon D90 and Dx000 DSLRs originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PhotoTrackr Plus brings geotagging to Nikon DSLRs, leaves your hotshoe open originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 May 2010 04:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jobo doubles and quadruples the storage on its photoGPS geotaggers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Leica V-Lux 20 compact with 12x superzoom is pure brand extortion originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC ships Bluetooth-packin', geotagging Everio GZ-HM550 camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I am looking for the best geotagging camera currently available. The most important feature for me is the accuracy of the GPS module, so any hard specs on satellite receiver would be really useful. Thanks for your time!"
Short and sweet, precisely how we like it. We're also expanding the question to include geotagging accessories, being that it may actually be best to snag a well-respected standalone camera and then add something like the PhotoTrackr Mini -- besides, this will ensure that you can upgrade cameras whenever you darn well please without losing the geotagging abilities. Shout out your recommendations in comments below!

Ask Engadget: Best geotagging camera or solution? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askask engadgetAskEngadgetcamerafeaturefeaturesgeotaggeotagginggeotagging cameraGeotaggingCameraThu, 10 Dec 2009 23:31:00 EST<![CDATA[PhotoTrackr Mini geotagging device shrinks down, adds Mac and RAW support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/phototrackr-mini-geotagging-device-shrinks-down-adds-mac-and-ra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/phototrackr-mini-geotagging-device-shrinks-down-adds-mac-and-ra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/phototrackr-mini-geotagging-device-shrinks-down-adds-mac-and-ra/#comments Looking for a geotagging solution that doesn't discriminate based on what kind of camera you have? Looking for one that can fit snugly into your Fifth Pocket? The PhotoTrackr Mini looks to be that very device, boasting a diminutive thumb drive-esque appearance and the same geotagging technology as found in the original. Put simply, the device works by syncing the time of your camera with bundled software; when you're back from a shoot (a shoot where your device also was), you just allow the application to figure out where a given shot was snapped at what time. There's also Mac and RAW file format support on this model, neither of which were compatible with the prior version. Pre-orders are being accepted now at $69, and the first shipments are expected to go out next month.

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PhotoTrackr Mini geotagging device shrinks down, adds Mac and RAW support originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Garmin nuvifone G60 officially coming to AT&T: October 4th for $299 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusatandtattbreaking newsBreakingNewsedgeg60garmingarmin-asusgeotaggeotagginggpsgsmhsdpamobilenavnavinavigationnuvifonenuvifone g60NuvifoneG60officialon saleOnSaleotherssmartphoneTue, 29 Sep 2009 09:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Garmin nuvifone G60 officially coming to AT&T: October 4th for $299]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/garmin-nuvifone-g60-officially-coming-to-atandt-october-4th-for/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/garmin-nuvifone-g60-officially-coming-to-atandt-october-4th-for/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/garmin-nuvifone-g60-officially-coming-to-atandt-october-4th-for/#comments Can you believe it? No, seriously -- can you believe it? Nearly two full years after its surprise introduction to the world, the nüvifone G60 is finally coming to US shores. In an official press release outed today, the Garmin nüvifone G60 has been blessed with an October 4th launch date on AT&T. Oddly enough, nary a mention of "ASUS" or "Garmin-Asus" is found, but regardless of semantics, you can bet that it'll be looking for buyers this Sunday. The internal GPS chip and 3 megapixel, auto-focusing camera will enable users to geotag photos and emails and navigate using the same heralded user interface that folks rely on today with the company's standalone PNDs. You've already pounded the specifications into your head by now, but the last figures you'll need to know are these: it'll run $299 on a two-year agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate, and if you're hoping to access Premium Connected Services -- which includes traffic updates, white pages, weather, movie, local events and fuel price content -- you'll be forking out $5.99 per month after the 30-day trial expires. So, after all of this, who's in?

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Garmin nuvifone G60 officially coming to AT&T: October 4th for $299 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Check it, wireless uploaders -- Eye-Fi has just outed its latest WiFi-enabled Secure Digital card, and this one promises to disclose your every move to anyone who'll bother to follow your image feed. Announced today, the Eye-Fi Geo is a 2GB card that will enable users to automatically upload photos from a digital camera while geotagging them as they hit the 'net. The geotagging service is included for life, and for whatever reason, this one's being made exclusively available through Apple stores and online. Of course, it could have something to do with that "seamless integration" with iPhoto and MobileMe, but we're guessing it ought to play nice with other applications and image portals as well. If you're suddenly unable to move on with your life until you've got one of these in your hands, you can snag one today for $59.99. Full release is after the break.

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2GB Eye-Fi Geo automatically geotags wirelessly uploaded photos, makes your day originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jordan]

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Camera-packin' Garmin Oregon 500 navigator on sale in UK originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The GPS circuitry in the iPhone 3G could be used to do more -- a lot more, in fact -- than it currently does, and it looks like Apple might have an eye on an angle most people wouldn't have considered (in other words, something other than turn-by-turn). Digging through iPhoto '09's innermost sanctums has apparently revealed references to some sort of asynchronous geotagging capability, whereby selecting locations from an app on the phone (or iPod touch, as the case may be) could be transferred directly to iPhoto and associated with events -- perfect for shooting with, say, a real camera while toting your phone in your pocket. Of course, the capability is purely vestigial for now -- no announcement has been made, and there's no way for users to access this directly -- so Apple could've spiked it or has it queued up for a future firmware update. Time will tell.

[Via iLounge and Ars Technica]

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Apple to use iPhone's GPS to geotag locationless photos? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The GPS circuitry in the iPhone 3G could be used to do more -- a lot more, in fact -- than it currently does, and it looks like Apple might have an eye on an angle most people wouldn't have considered (in other words, something other than turn-by-turn). Digging through iPhoto '09's innermost sanctums has apparently revealed references to some sort of asynchronous geotagging capability, whereby selecting locations from an app on the phone (or iPod touch, as the case may be) could be transferred directly to iPhoto and associated with events -- perfect for shooting with, say, a real camera while toting your phone in your pocket. Of course, the capability is purely vestigial for now -- no announcement has been made, and there's no way for users to access this directly -- so Apple could've spiked it or has it queued up for a future firmware update. Time will tell.

[Via iLounge and Ars Technica]

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Apple to use iPhone's GPS to geotag locationless photos? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony last upgraded its CS1 GPS image tracker around this time last year, and as PMA 2009 draws ever closer, we're seeing the outfit quietly introduce that unit's proper successor. The GPS-CS3KA takes on a slightly more modern design and promises compatibility with nearly every Cyber-shot digital still camera and Handycam camcorder out there. Essentially, the utility here is the same as before -- keep it on your person while shooting, then let the Picture Motion Browser software sync up data with the time stamps on your photos. Once done, you'll get a nifty Google Map showing where you photographed each image. This unit also sports dual MS / SD card slots and can run for almost 15 hours on a single AA cell. We're almost guaranteed a look at this early next month in Vegas, but the general public will have to wait until it ships in late March for $149.99.

[Via NaviGadget]

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Sony's GPS-CS3KA GPS image tracker coming in March originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that anyone really needs to see what photos you take, where you take them and what videos are captured during your daily walk through the game of life, but if you feel inclined to share, Nokia's making it exceptionally easy. The viNe service, which is compatible with a slew of E and N Series handsets, taps into your built-in GPS receiver and uploads your media to the viNe website in order for others to keep track. Think real-time social networking, driven by your cellphone. Yeah, it's a touch too voyeuristic for our tastes, but you know you want to give it a go. Hit the read link to explore.

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Nokia viNe goes live: share your mobile adventures online originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're still waiting for geotagging to go mainstream on consumer-level still cams, but Geotate isn't waiting around in its quest for location-aware domination -- it's teamed up with DXG to develop the first geotagging video camera we've seen. The camera itself isn't anything special -- it's just another average DXG HD cam, based on the DVH586 -- but the geotagging is powered by Geotate's Yuma software, which does most of the heavy lifting on the server at import, so we'd expect it to be pretty robust. No word on pricing or availability, but we're assuming it'll fall in line with the rest of DXG's lineup on the cheaper side.

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DXG and Geotate team on geotagging video camera originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Third time's a charm: Jobo re-re-launches photoGPS geotagger originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most of the geotaggers we've seen have written location data to your photos using some fancy software on your machine after you've pulled images off your camera, but ATP's PhotoFinder mini moves the tagging step backwards in the process, writing geodata directly to images on your memory card. Like similar devices, the PhotoFinder mini records timelogged GPS data from a SiRF Star III chip while you shoot -- but when you're done, you insert your card into a base station, which tags your images using their EXIF timestamps. Sounds like a much simpler system than relying on third-party software to integrate with your photo-management apps -- we just wish the dock was also a card reader, which would make this a one-step process. No pricing info yet, but if this thing is reasonable, it'll certainly be tempting.

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ATP PhotoFinder mini geotagger doesn't require software originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've piddled around in our unboxing shots and replayed that hands-on video countless times. Now, the time has finally come to bust open the piggy bank and secure your very own Nokia N78. Dramatics aside, the HSDPA-packin' handset that also musters a 3.2-megapixel camera and A-GPS can now be purchased at Nokia flagship stores in Chicago and New York, numerous online retailers and the occasional mom 'n pop shop for around $560. So, who's getting one?

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Nokia's $560 N78 now available in US originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've piddled around in our unboxing shots and replayed that hands-on video countless times. Now, the time has finally come to bust open the piggy bank and secure your very own Nokia N78. Dramatics aside, the HSDPA-packin' handset that also musters a 3.2-megapixel camera and A-GPS can now be purchased at Nokia flagship stores in Chicago and New York, numerous online retailers and the occasional mom 'n pop shop for around $560. So, who's getting one?

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While we wait patiently for camera manufacturers to realize that geotagging is a much more compelling feature than yet another megapixel, we'll be building this DIY GPS attachment for the Nikon D200 instead. Just like the $400 GeoPic II, the box is based on a SiRF Star III chip, but since you're building it yourself, you'll wind up shelling out less than $100. While you'll need a steady hand and a bit of soldering skill, it doesn't look too hard to put together -- so what are you waiting for? Instructions at the read link.

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Build your own Nikon D200 geotagger for under $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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