Taking the Low Road
by mckibillo mckibillo “Ever wish you had a tool that could prove your suspicions were valid?” Bluewater Security Professionals asks on its Web site (bluewatersecurityprofessionals.com). "Next time...
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Sony HDR-XR520V Courtesy Sony Shoot first and ask questions—like "Where am I?"—later. Sony's camcorder is the first with a built-in GPS chip, which lets it tag each video clip with the location where...
View ArticleA Black Box For Snowboarders
Save Anything Rollercoaster Gs, car speed—these gadgets can record any kind of motion, even though their software is designed for sports. Greg Neumaier An airplane's flight data recorder, or black...
View ArticleA Mariner's Tool Could Help Astronauts Navigate Alien Worlds
Heavenly Guidance Blanddesigns.comIt will probably take another decade to perfect the sophisticated rocket and life-support technology needed to put a human on Mars. But once we're there, NASA may use...
View ArticleAsk a Geek: Is It Worth Paying Extra For a GPS Unit with Traffic Info?
Delays Ahead Thereddress.co.ukIt depends on where you live and what kind of unit you're looking at. Most GPS devices that show traffic get their data from a handful of providers like Clear Channel and...
View ArticleFuture of the Car: The Urban Commute, 2020
The Urban Commute, 2020 Illustration: Steve Karp PopSci looks at eight technologies that will make future automotive adventures free of traffic jams, fender benders and fruitless hunts for parking...
View ArticleIn National Parks, Technology Saves Lives, But May Also Put Them At Risk
Buffalo Jam Buffalo jams are a common problem in Yellowstone National Park. Technology would be of little use in this scenario. via flickr/ ellenm (CC licensed)The best way to enjoy a national park,...
View ArticleTaking the Low Road
"Ever wish you had a tool that could prove your suspicions were valid?" Bluewater Security Professionals asks on its Web site (bluewatersecurityprofessionals.com). "Next time…
View ArticleA Black Box For Snowboarders
An airplane's flight data recorder, or black box, saves stats from many different sensors so that pilots can reconstruct and analyze a trip after the fact, whether to find problems or certify that...
View ArticleA Mariner's Tool Could Help Astronauts Navigate Alien Worlds
It will probably take another decade to perfect the sophisticated rocket and life-support technology needed to put a human on Mars. But once we’re there, NASA may use…
View ArticleAsk a Geek: Is It Worth Paying Extra For a GPS Unit with Traffic Info?
It depends on where you live and what kind of unit you’re looking at. Most GPS devices that show traffic get their data from a handful of providers like Clear Channel and…
View ArticleFuture of the Car: The Urban Commute, 2020
PopSci looks at eight technologies that will make future automotive adventures free of traffic jams, fender benders and fruitless hunts for parking spaces.
View ArticleIn National Parks, Technology Saves Lives, But May Also Put Them At Risk
The best way to enjoy a national park, in my opinion, involves little more than a tent, hiking boots and a hydration pack — the only gadgetry I bring is a digital camera.
View ArticleHTC's Grip Wristband Helps Outdoor Runners With Built-In GPS
Gadgets This Nike FuelBand-inspired device tracks much more than movement The HTC Grip is a new wearable device made in partnership with Under Armour. It features five sensors including built-in GPS....
View ArticleSmart Luggage May Check Itself In, Follow You Around
Gadgets Bid bon voyage to lost luggage horror stories Samsung and Samsonite are teaming up to create smart luggage which could not only provide its location but perhaps even check itself in...
View ArticleNew GPS Means Hyper Accurate Virtual Reality
Technology Also drone delivery and better car safety, yawn As anyone who has ever missed a freeway exit while relying on navigation software can tell you, even at its best GPS is something of a guess....
View ArticleNavigation Device Lets You Feel Your Way Through A City
Technology A guide that sits in the palm of your hand Navigating through a crowded city like New York or London can be a challenge, especially for those who are visually impaired. Adam Spiers, a...
View ArticleMagellan Takes GPS Navigation Off-Road
From Our Blogs: Speed Lab The eXplorist TRX7 lets users follow and create trails The Magellan TRX7 brings GPS navigation from the street to the trail with 44,000 preloaded off-road trails and the...
View ArticleNew York City’s Carriage Horses May Soon Get Microchip Implants
Animals And the carriages might get GPS devices Mayor Bill de Blasio proposes embedding carriage horses with microchips so as to guard against impostors. Mayor Bill de Blasio proposes embedding...
View ArticleCan Body Tracking Tech Find The Next Steph Curry?
Entertainment More colleges and high schools are putting wearable sensors on athletes Tech that has become standard for much of the NBA is beginning to filter down to the college and even the high...
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