August 18, 2010
- It's hard to believe, but it was less than a month ago when we were at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh announcing numerous new products and talking to hundreds of customers (some more famous than others!) about our current and new products. The news coverage from Oshkosh continues to roll in. If you weren't able to be there, this video will give you another glimpse of one of our big announcements -- ESP -- which is our new stability augmentation system. This electronic monitoring and exceedance-...
- Following up on my post yesterday, is some confirmation that there is a large audience of users out there who want and are open to discounts while on the go through their mobile phones. The discounts would be delivered through Location based Services - from Apps to ads on their mobile phones. JiWire is reporting that 39% of mobile users find discounts as the most appealing ads while on the go are discount coupons. Ads that are location specific, and targeted offer immediate, relevant and...
August 17, 2010
- I’m always up for trying something new when it comes to fitness. So when I heard Coach Jenny Hadfield talk about ElliptiGO , an outdoor elliptical bike, I couldn’t wait to give it a whirl. The concept is brilliant — a device that replicates running, at a similar exertion level, but without impact. And, the best part, you’re not in a stale-air, sweat-infused race to nowhere. You’re outside, covering ground with the wind in your face and, quite possibly, bugs in your teeth. Want to see it? Here’s...
- The Android-powered Garminfone received 3.5 out of 5 stars from PC World magazine . Kudos was given throughout the review for different capabilities and features, but one of the many accolades is that it's a good bang for the buck. "The Garminfone has the full functionality of a Garmin navigation device built in--plus all the advantages of an Android-based smartphone. In other words, it's as good as any dedicated GPS device on the market, and it's a better value than, say, buying a comparably...
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August 16, 2010
- So I liked Atlas Shrugged, but I don't think I would drive over 12,000 miles to "write" Read Ayn Rand with a GPS Logger ticking away the miles so I could display my passion for the author on Google Earth, but that's what Nick Newcomen did recently. He's a fan and wants to urge others to read the influential author's works. You can view it in Google Earth yourself at his site. He used a Qstarz BT-Q1000X data logger, switching it on and off as he drove to write the letters. Starting in Texas, he...
- This weekend, Tyler Farrar made it clear that he's recovered from injuries suffered at the Tour when he became the first cyclist to win back-to-back titles at the Vattenfall Cyclassics . “It’s amazing to have won again,” Farrar told Cyclingnews after taking the sprint finish to win the 216.6km race. “It always takes a lot of luck to win a one-day race like Vattenfall. To have that luck for two years in a row it’s nice for me. I love this race. It’s kind of the perfect for me, for my...
August 15, 2010
- Have you had enough Star Wars themed GPS navigation systems yet? Nope. OK, then. Good news for you. TomTom just recently announced Han Solo voice for their GPS navigation systems. It will cost you $13 but consider how much fun it will be to impress your Star Wars nerd friend. He says things like” “Depart! It’ll take a few moments to get the coordinates from the navi computer. OK, punch it!” After 200 yards go around the roundbout. May the force be with you. 6th Exit....
August 13, 2010
- The Garmin-Asus A50 is now available exclusively in Australia to Optus customers. The Optus-version of the Garmin-Asus A50 has some unique features such as voice-activated 124 ‘Yes’ local search, Optus Video, preloaded social networking apps like Facebook, Mobile TV and the Optus Games store. It's also the first Garmin-Asus device to include Garmin's new photoReal Junction View, which shows you images of tricky highway exits and interchanges to give drivers the best situational awareness...
- Check out this X-Wing themed faux GPS navigation system from an Android app developer (Christopher Caleb) that also doubles as a clock with alarm features. Thanks to Adobe AIR for Android and some guidance from the force I’ve constructed a GPS-enabled version of the Targeting Computer found within Luke Skywalker’s X-wing Fighter. So now you can at least pretend to be an X-wing pilot while you’re driving your car. via and gizmodo Brought to you by your GPS navigation site NaviGadget . X-wing...