handheld gps

11.22.09

Google's Turn-By-Turn Maps for Android 2.0 Kicks Pricey Nav Apps to the Curb

By Corinne Iozzio Posted 10.28.2009 at 12:47 pm 1 Comment

Hot on the heels of the Android 2.0 mobile OS release, Google's sweetening the deal: the Eclair-flavored refresh to their mapping app turns handsets into feature-rich GPS devices -- for free.

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Ardica's Moshi Powersystem Moves From the Battlefield to Your Ski Jacket, Charging Your iPod

Battle gear inspires a better battery-powered jacket

By Mark Anders Posted 09.29.2009 at 9:00 am 0 Comments

Soldiers sometimes lug more than 30 pounds of batteries to run GPS units and other critical gear, so San Francisco company Ardica set out to give them a lighter power pack. Now a civilian version lets the rest of us charge our phones—and stay warm. Ardica’s Moshi Power System is the first to charge your heated winter clothes, like this jacket from Mountain Hardwear, and your gadgets.

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New Cellphones Monitor Your Health, And May Soon Deliver Medicine

By Brooke Borel Posted 09.21.2009 at 11:44 am 1 Comment

The world is about to get four billion more nurses. With the help of add-on apps and gadgets, cellphones can become medical helpers that track and transmit your vitals to physicians. These mobile aides will help catch diseases early, save ER visits, and cut health-care costs. And as future implants let phones trigger drug release, your favorite gadget may even save your life.

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