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The Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS running watch drops to a record low of $150
Amazon is running a sale on Garmin's Forerunner 55 GPS running watch. The device is 25 percent off, dropping to an all-time low of $150.
Sarah Fielding03.13.2024
Google Maps finally adds Waze's in-tunnel navigation feature
Google has finally copied the homework of its other GPS app Waze, adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate in tunnels or other satellite dead zones.
Steve Dent01.16.2024
Roger Federer can now guide you on Waze in three languages
Roger Federer is the first celebrity voice on Waze to give directions in no less than three languages (French, German and English).
Steve Dent06.01.2023
Garmin unveils its first dedicated running watches with AMOLED displays
Garmin announced two new GPS running smartwatches with AMOLED displays today: the Forerunner 965 and 265 series. The new watches provide “advanced training metrics” for runners and health stats like heart-rate variability (HRV), overall sleep quality and training load.
Will Shanklin03.02.2023
Beeline's new bike computer lets you choose between fast, quiet or balanced routes
BeeLine has launched its second bike computer, the Velo 2, that keeps the spirit of the original while introducing a number of key new features.
Steve Dent06.07.2022
Garmin's new Fenix 7 smartwatches get a touchscreen and a flashlight
The Fenix 7 finally has a touchscreen (and a fancy new LED flashlight too).
James Trew01.18.2022
Shoddy coding has some Honda cars stuck in the year 2002
Some Honda cars owners have recently found themselves in something of a time loop.
Igor Bonifacic01.07.2022
Urtopia e-bike is basically a computer on wheels
The motor on the Urtopia e-bike is probably the most lo-fi thing about it. This ride has a lot of promise, from GPS navigation to voice control.
James Trew12.01.2021
Unagi's $2,440 smart scooter includes turn-by-turn directions and GPS tracking
A higher-end Model Eleven has an ADAS collision-detection sensor.
Kris Holt09.23.2021
Segway's robot mower uses GPS to stay on your lawn
There's no need to install a perimeter wire with the Navimow.
Kris Holt09.03.2021
Over 100 warship locations have been faked in one year
The locations of more than 100 warships have been faked over the past year, possibly in an attempt to stoke political tensions.
Jon Fingas07.31.2021
SpaceX cleared to launch reused rockets for 'national security' missions
The Pentagon has signed off on its first SpaceX mission using a reused rocket, with a GPS III satellite launch set to take place on Thursday, June 17th.
Steve Dent06.15.2021
AT&T's public safety network knows which floor first responders are on
AT&T has upgraded its FirstNet first responder network with new support for vertical GPS, walkie talkies and rural emergencies.
Jon Fingas01.26.2021
Homeland Security is investigating CBP's warrantless phone tracking
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching an inspector general investigation into the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s warrantless use of commercially-available phone location data to track individuals.
Cherlynn Low12.04.2020
Recommended Reading: Using AI to create alarmingly realistic fake people
Recommended Reading highlights the week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.
Billy Steele11.28.2020
AirBolt promises one-year battery life on its $80 GPS tracker
AirBolt GPS is an $80 GPS tracker with a one-year battery life.
Christine Fisher08.18.2020
Vodafone's Curve is a GPS tracker to help find lost items
Vodafone says Curve’s four different tracking technologies help keep better track of items.
Ann Smajstrla07.15.2020
Garmin's feature-packed Forerunner 235 GPS watch is just $140 on Amazon
The Garmin Forerunner 235 is on sale for its lowest price ever.
Rachel England06.26.2020
Beidou, China's GPS alternative, is now complete
China’s own global navigation system is now complete. Today, the country launched the last of the satellites that comprise its Beidou Navigation Satellite System.
Christine Fisher06.23.2020
Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 5 at Amazon
Both the GPS and cellular versions of the Apple Watch Series 5 are on sale on Amazon today.
Christine Fisher06.17.2020