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Photos: Army designates year's best inventions

Every year, the U.S. Army designates a set of top inventions. This year's list includes a GPS-guided artillery shell and a new method for saving severely injured soldiers. by CNET News.com

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Photograph, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, CNET News.com, news, army, gps

Image galleries 2008-07-07

Enterprise, meet the iPhone

As expected, Apple unveiled a 3G version of the iPhone at the Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this week. No real surprise here - its hardware specifications simply served more as a confirmation of details already leaked the Web over. The real gem is really in the software, however. In this...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., E-mail, GPS, Handhelds, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Paul Mah

Blog posts 2008-06-13

Photos: Apple shows off the iPhone 3G

In a speech at the Worldwide Developers Conference, CEO Steve Jobs unveils the device in its second generation, complete with GPS, new apps, and the low-end price of $199. by CNET News.com

Tags: Apple iPhone, TechRepublic Inc., Apple Inc., Photograph, GPS, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, CNET News.com, news, apple, iphone, 3g

Image galleries 2008-06-10

Cracking Open the Samsung BlackJack II

In addition to being a cell phone and mobile email machine, Samsung's new BlackJack II features 3G network connectivity, Bluetooth wireless functionality, a 2.0 megapixel camera and integrated GPS - all in a package about the size of ½ deck of playing cards. After cracking open the...

Tags: Mobile, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Samsung Blackjack, E-mail, GPS, Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless, Handhelds, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Hardware, John Lee

Blog posts 2008-02-27

Photos: Touring Barcelona with help from Nokia

Centuries collide as a CNET News.com reporter navigates the city's Gothic district using modern-day GPS technology optimized for pedestrians. by CNET News.com

Tags: news, gps, barcelona, nokia

Image galleries 2008-02-15

Geek alternatives to Valentines Day

Stereotypically, geeks are foremost amongst the tragically single on Valentines Day (which is strange, because almost all the geeks I hang out with are married). Thus, for those of you who are seeking out an alternative reason to suffer through February 14, in lieu of seppuku, we offer these seven...

Tags: Geek, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Jay Garmon

Blog posts 2008-02-12

Photos: Garmin's Nuviphone picks a fight with iPhone

Garmin cooks up competition for the iPhone that you can use as a phone, browser, video camera, calendar... Plus, you can even get directions. by Andy Smith

Tags: Apple iPhone, Photograph, Corporate Communications, Web Browsers, Marketing, Internet, Andy Smith, product photos, Garvin, screenshots, phone, iphone, camera, mobile, tracking, GPS, TechRepublic Inc., Garmin Ltd.

Image galleries 2008-02-04

Two weeks with the TomTom GO 920 GPS

GPS units were some of the most hyped Holiday gifts last year. Because I have about a 15-minute commute, I've always wondered what all of the fuss was about. After all, I'm a guy. I never get lost. Why would I need a GPS unit? Well, with...

Tags: Screen, TomTom, Unit, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Shawn Morton

Blog posts 2008-01-29

CNET hands out Best of CES 2008 honors, Philips takes top prize

On Wednesday, TechRepublic's sister site CNET.com announced the winners of the Best of CES 2008 awards: Top winners Best in Show: Philips Eco TV People's Voice: Moto Rokr E8 Category winners Car...

Tags: Consumer Electronics Show, CNET Networks Inc., Winner, Philips Electronics N.V., Smart Phones, TVs, GPS, Digital Cameras, Tv & Home Theater, Digital Photography, Media Players, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-01-09

Photos: Navigating the GPS navigators

The New York Times' David Pogue reviewed five Global Positioning Systems that are all tiny, self-contained, and battery-operated. by CNET News.com

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., New York Times Co., Photograph, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, CNET News.com, news, gps

Image galleries 2007-12-17

Cracking Open the Garmin StreetPilot c330

The Garmin StreetPilot c330 is a great GPS navigation device, that's been getting rave reviews. One thing the reviews don't mention is the c330's rugged toughness -- something we had to tackle in order to crack it open. by Nicole Bremer Nash

Tags: GPS, cracking open, Garmin, StreetPilot, c330, navigator, TechRepublic Inc., Garmin Ltd., Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Nicole Bremer Nash

Image galleries 2007-11-29

Intelligent Transport Systems offer safety for smart drivers

About two months ago, my vehicle broke down and I had to buy a new one. I never was much of a car person, but something about buying a new vehicle makes you automatically feel like a car connoisseur. However, when your vehicle is kaput, you don't have a...

Tags: Car, Toyota Motor Corp., GPS, Handhelds, Policies And Procedures, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Human Resources, Home Entertainment, Sonja Thompson

Blog posts 2007-11-28

Electronics aren't just toys for boys

When it comes to holiday gifts, isn't even the most civilized adult just like a little kid -- even if doesn't show on the outside? Of course, if you're the typical IT pro, the latest geeky gadget or gizmo on the market is drool-worthy. But is this electronic admiration apparent...

Tags: Nintendo Co. Ltd., Electronics, Nintendo Wii, GPS, Marketing Research, Games, Digital Cameras, Strategy, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Management, Sonja Thompson

Blog posts 2007-11-26

Magellan GPS Address and POI transfers

I have a Magellan Roadmate 760 GPS unit. The first user account has about 200 addresses stored in its address book, but the unit refuses to allow more entries. Some were located by GPS coordinates after arrival and then added to the address book. Addresses in one account are...

Tags: ajkamath@..., user account, GPS COORDINATES, GPS, POI Manager, address book, POI, Magellan

Discussion threads 2007-11-24

Geek Gifts 2007: Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS Navigator

The Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS Navigator offers more than animated maps. With a near-instantaneous satellite connection, the StreetPilot c330 knows exactly where it is upon powering up. It mounts effortlessly thanks to a suction-cup based mounting unit and can fit on the dashboard if preferred over...

Tags: Garmin Ltd., Netscape Navigator, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Nicole Bremer Nash

Blog posts 2007-11-21

Geek Gifts 2007: The Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS Navigator

The Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS navigator offers more than animated maps. With nearly instantaneous satellite connection, the StreetPilot c330 knows exactly where it is upon powering up. Thanks to clearly labeled menus, accurate driving directions, and intuitive lists, the Garmin StreetPilot c330 will have you on your way...

Tags: Garmin Ltd., Netscape Navigator, Handhelds, Network Technology, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Networking, Nicole Bremer Nash, geek gifts 2007, gps, navigator, garmin, streetpilot

Image galleries 2007-11-21

Photos: Tricked-out VW revs up for Baja 1000

A San Jose, Calif., team is updating a '69 Volkswagen with sat phones and GPS receivers to compete in the off-road race that kicks off this weekend. by CNET News.com

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Photograph, GPS, Team Management, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Hardware, CNET News.com, news, vw, baja1000

Image galleries 2007-11-12

Touch-screen monitors have cab drivers fuming in NYC

Being from NY, I say to the cab drivers..."Up yours!"The reasons they are all making a big stink about the GPS devices and the credit card devices are because of the following:GPS can track how fast they are going, and knowing that NYC cab drivers are reckless and tend to...

Tags: Sales channel, Keyboards, Monitors & displays, monitor, Sonja Thompson, NYC, credit card, TLC, GPS, touch screen

Discussion threads 2007-10-22

Touch-screen monitors have cab drivers fuming in NYC

If you've ever been to New York City, you should have a pretty healthy appreciation for taxi cab drivers, especially if you're a pedestrian! Taxi cab drivers are everywhere -- that is, when they're not on strike, which is the current state of affairs in the Big Apple. In...

Tags: Touch Screen, Monitor, Driver, Passenger, Keyboards, GPS, Monitors & Displays, Handhelds, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Components, Sonja Thompson

Blog posts 2007-10-22

Nokia announces N810 Internet device

Look out, iPhone. Nokia's latest handheld Internet access device browses the Web, runs Flash and has GPS. It'll sell for $479 when it comes out in November. The downside: it has no cellular modem built in, so you have to use Wi-Fi or reach the Net via a Bluetooth link...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Nokia Corp., Modems, GPS, Bluetooth, Wireless LANs, Handhelds, Wi-Fi, Hardware, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Wireless, nokia, n810, tablet pc, mobile, iphone, cell, phone, webware, rafe needleman, handheld

Videos 2007-10-17