GPS Navigation
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How to Measure Distance on Google Maps
posted on December 10, 2020 in GPS Navigation, News, Computers and Software, Internet & Networking, Travel, Blog, Travel
Google Maps lets you measure distance between two or more points "as the crow flies" with a couple mouse clicks or taps on your phone.
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5 Best Navigation Apps
posted on January 04, 2019 in Travel, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety, Tips & How-Tos
These are the best navigation apps for every need: best traffic rerouting, best offline maps, best off-roading maps and more. Check out all five our top picks.
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Google Maps Now Supports 'Plus Codes' for Hard-to-Find Locations
posted on August 13, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Travel & Entertainment, Travel, Blog
Plus codes are simple 4-character personal post code abbreviations for exact physical locations that can be used with Google Maps.
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Google Maps 'Your Timeline' Feature Shows You Everywhere You've Ever Been
posted on July 22, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Blog, Privacy
The new Your Timeline feature lets you visualize all the GPS tracking data Google Maps has collected on you over the last several years.
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Google Maps Now Warns You if Your Destination is Closed
posted on June 16, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Blog
Google Maps can tell you if the store or business you're trying to drive to will be closed when you arrive, provided Google has that data available.
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Facebook Overhauling its Location Sharing Features
posted on June 05, 2015 in Facebook, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Blog, Privacy
Facebook Messenger has scrapped always-on location tracking in favor of letting you share your exact GPS location with friends with a finger tap.
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Google Maps Now Has Spoken Traffic Alerts
posted on May 20, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Blog
The Google Maps app now offers much more robust data about the cause and duration of traffic incidents, and why alternate routes are recommended.
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Woman Suing Over 24/7 GPS Tracking by Her Employer
posted on May 12, 2015 in Privacy, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Blog
A California woman has filed suit claiming that she was fired for disabling a 24/7 GPS tracking app loaded onto her company-provided iPhone.
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Waze Launches 'Unusual Traffic' Twitter Accounts for Cities Near You
posted on May 01, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Travel & Entertainment, Travel, Blog, Social Networking, Travel
Waze has launched a series of Twitter accounts in 50 cities that warn when traffic conditions are unusually bad and advise alternate routes.
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Waze Maps Now Lets You Know How Long You'll Be Stuck in Traffic
posted on April 02, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Blog
The Waze GPS mapping app now includes a progress bar to let you know when you can expect a traffic jam to finally ease up.
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Supreme Court: Police Use of GPS Trackers Constitutes a Search
posted on April 02, 2015 in Privacy, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Blog
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the use of GPS tracking technology without a warrant is a Fourth Amendment rights violation.
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Waze Mapping App Gets AMBER Alerts
posted on March 04, 2015 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Baby & Toddler, Kids, Blog
Waze has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to integrate real-time AMBER alerts into the mapping app.
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9 Tips & Tricks for Using Google Maps like a Pro
posted on February 09, 2015 in GPS Navigation, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety, Travel, Tips & How-Tos
Find the nearest gas station, catch the last train, avoid tolls and create offline maps and more with these handy Google Maps tips and tricks.
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Ultra High-Resolution Map Satellite Launching this Week
posted on August 11, 2014 in Computers and Software, News, GPS Navigation, Travel, Blog
The WorldView-3 Satellite, launching into space on Wednesday, will be capable of capturing images as small as 12 inches for online map providers.
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Heads-Up Display for Older Vehicles
posted on August 06, 2014 in Car Tech & Safety, News, Phones and Mobile, Phone Accessories, GPS Navigation, Travel & Entertainment, Blog
The Navdy aftermarket HUD unit lets you view incoming call notifications, texts, navigation info and vehicle warnings directly on your car windshield.
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Federal Government Seeks Authority to Regulate Mapping Apps
posted on June 16, 2014 in Car Tech & Safety, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Travel & Entertainment, Blog
The Obama administration's proposed GROW AMERICA Act would empower the Dept. of Transportation to regulate Google Maps and other navigation apps.
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'Google Now' Can Alert You When its Time to Get Off the Bus or Train
posted on June 09, 2014 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Android Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Travel & Entertainment, Travel, Blog
The Google Now service has added public transportation alerts that can tell you when your bus or train has reached the stop nearest your destination.
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No More Lost Planes: GPS Tracking Announced for All Passenger Flights
posted on May 12, 2014 in Travel, News, Travel & Entertainment, GPS Navigation, Blog
Aviation satellite company Inmarsat announced it will offer free, near-continuous GPS tracking for all passenger flights worldwide.
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'Google Now' for Android Gets Nearby Shopping Alert Cards
posted on May 06, 2014 in Android Apps, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, Blog, Shopping, Privacy
The predictive Google Now service will now inform you if a nearby store carries an item you've searched for on Google in the past.
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Google Maps 3.0 with ‘Lane Assist’ Now Available for iOS, Android
posted on May 06, 2014 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Mobile Apps, Android Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Travel & Entertainment, Travel, Blog, Travel
The latest major update to Google Maps brings new turning lane navigation info, new mass transit options, and savable offline maps.
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New Philips Lighting Can Track Your Position In Stores
posted on February 17, 2014 in , News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, Blog, Shopping, Privacy
Philips has created a new iBeacon-like technology, embedded in overhead store lighting, capable of tracking your exact location inside stores.
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Apple Starts Using iBeacon to Track Customers Inside Its Stores
posted on December 06, 2013 in Privacy, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Blog, Shopping
Apple has activated its iBeacon technology for use inside its U.S. retail stores, tracking iPhone owners' movements with their permission.
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GPS Bullets Could End Car Chases for Good
posted on November 14, 2013 in Car Tech & Safety, News, GPS Navigation, Blog, Privacy
Police departments around the country have begun using StarChase GPS projectiles to help safely end high-speed pursuits.
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Rove App Literally Keeps Track of Your Every Move
posted on September 11, 2013 in Mobile Apps, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, iPhone/iPad Apps, Travel, Blog, Privacy
Interested in keeping tabs of where you are and what you're doing at each and every second of your life? Life journal app Rove does exactly that.
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Google Maps Now Features Real-time Crowdsourced Accident Info
posted on August 20, 2013 in Phones and Mobile, News, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, Android Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety, Travel, Blog, Social Networking, Travel
Google Maps now features crowdsourced, real-time construction and accident updates from Waze, making its maps more up-to-the-minute than ever before.
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Google Maps Soon to Feature Advertisements
posted on August 12, 2013 in Phones and Mobile, News, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, Android Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Blog
Google just announced a new way for the company to make money off your geolocation data: by putting ads inside its Google Maps app.
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Google Maps 2.0 Now Available for iPhone and iPad
posted on July 17, 2013 in Phones and Mobile, News, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Travel & Entertainment, Travel, Blog, Travel
After much waiting, Google has finally updated its popular Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad users to offer real-time traffic and restaurant recommendations.
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Garmin's HUD Puts Turn-by-turn Directions on Your Windshield
posted on July 10, 2013 in Travel & Entertainment, News, Phones and Mobile, Phone Accessories, GPS Navigation, Car Tech & Safety, Travel, Blog, Travel
GPS company Garmin plans to offer an after-market head-up display capable of projecting turn-by-turn directions on your car's windshield.
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The Wikipedia App's New Nearby Feature Shows Articles Based on Your Location
posted on May 29, 2013 in Phones and Mobile, News, Computers and Software, Internet & Networking, GPS Navigation, Travel & Entertainment, Travel, Blog, Travel
Wikipedia's Nearby feature, built into the mobile version of the site, allows you to sort articles based on their subjects' distance from you.
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Department of Transportation and Car Makers Clash Over Distracted Driving
posted on April 25, 2013 in , News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety, Blog
Should GPS systems in cars remove 3D maps and satellite imagery? The US DOT says yes based on a new study.
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Court Rules Using Maps Apps While Driving Illegal
posted on April 09, 2013 in GPS Navigation, News, Phones and Mobile, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety, Blog
New California ruling expands the hands-off rule of smartphones and driving.
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Hands on with Sprint Guardian
posted on February 01, 2013 in Phones and Mobile, Cell Phones, GPS Navigation, Family and Parenting, Kids, Guides & Reviews
The Family Safety Essentials bundle helps you keep tabs on your kids and keep them safe, something that appeals to parents of kids of all ages.
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Review of the Sprint 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot
posted on January 03, 2013 in Computers and Software, Internet & Networking, Phone Accessories, Cell Phones, GPS Navigation, Guides & Reviews
While Sprint's Tri-Fi hotspot is an indispensable tool, there are a few things it could do better
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Microsoft’s “Avoid Ghetto” Feature Whips Up Controversy
posted on January 27, 2012 in Blog, News, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps
Microsoft's patent, deemed "avoid ghetto" by some, allows pedestrians to plot routes around high crime areas.
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New Devices Go Low-Power With Bluetooth 4.0
posted on January 12, 2012 in CES 2012, News, Announcements, Phones and Mobile, Phone Accessories, Cell Phones, GPS Navigation, Headphones, Music and Video, Portable Players, Computers & Accessories, Tablets & eReaders, Travel
Bluetooth 4.0 requires very little energy to power, extends the range of devices and is faster for transfer of lots of data. Check out these new devices that use 4.0.
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Don't Let Your Nav System Lead Thieves to Your Home
posted on January 27, 2011 in Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety, Home Safety & Security, Tips & How-Tos
If your navigation system is stolen while you're on the road, it could lead thieves directly to your home - and they know you're not there to protect it.
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Daily Deals: Great Last Minute Deals
posted on December 23, 2010 in Hot Deals, Daily Deal, Computers and Software, Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Money Savers
Some great last minute deals for the holidays including 50% off an Archos Android tablet (now $250), 68% off a Garmin nav system (now $130) and 51% off a Panasonic wet/dry shaver (now $99).
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Send Addresses to Your Car's Nav System from Google Maps
posted on July 07, 2010 in Phones and Mobile, GPS Navigation, Travel & Entertainment, Car Tech & Safety
Forget the inconvenience of painstakingly inputting your next destination into your car's navigation system. Many manufacturers now let you send addresses directly from Goolge Maps to your car.
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Garmin ecoRoute hd can Make You a More Eco-friendly Driver
posted on February 15, 2010 in Phones and Mobile, News, GPS Navigation
Garmin's ecoRoute hd jacks into your car-through the on-board diagnostics port to calculate a "less fuel" routing option.
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Beat Traffic with INRIX Traffic! Pro for iPhone
posted on February 03, 2010 in Phones and Mobile, News, GPS Navigation
INRIX Traffic! Pro iPhone app analyzes traffic data, local event information and other variables to tell you when to leave, so you'll get you to your destination on time.
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Maxell KeySmart Delivers Car Concierge and Safety Services in the Palm of Your Hand
posted on February 01, 2010 in Phones and Mobile, News, GPS Navigation, Family and Parenting, Kids, Seniors, Home Safety & Security
Whether it's summoning emergency services, tracking down an ATM or scoring reservations at your favorite restaurant, Maxell's KeySmart fob delivers.
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Winner of the 2009 Women's Tech Award - Casio Exilim EX-FC100
posted on June 12, 2009 in Cameras and Photography, Our Favorite Things, Announcements, Cameras, Computers & Accessories, Laptops, Cell Phones, GPS Navigation, TVs & Video Players
The editors of Techlicious.com are pleased to announce the Casio Exilim EX-FC100 as the 2009 Techlicious Women's Tech Award Winner.
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