GEOCACHING
There are over a million active treasure hunts going on right now all over the world. They’re called “geocaches,” and unlike pirate raids of old, these are done with GPS phones or devices. To...
View ArticleHELP, I’M LOST IN A QUANDARY
The first GPS unit that lets you send text messages is supposed to be coming out July 31. It’s the “Earthmate PN-60w” from Delorme.com. (Catchy title, eh?) Messages are conveyed via satellite and are...
View ArticleLOST IN THE AMAZON JUNGLES
If your summer adventures take you deep into the jungle, beyond even the reach of cell phone signals (social network death), Delorme’s new “InReach” two-way communicator could be useful. InReach is the...
View ArticleWHERE IS EVERYBODY?
Google “Latitude” and Apple’s “Find My Friends” are two free apps that help you, well, find your friends. “Find My Friends” works only with Apple’s latest mobile operating system, but Google’s...
View ArticleAUTO HINDSIGHT
We were a little envious of car backup viewers that show what’s behind you when you go into reverse. This now comes standard now with some cars now but you can also add it to any car. We’re trying out...
View Article“WATCHING” YOUR FIGURE
Nano Watch – Motorola has a new smart watch with enough features to keep a fitness buff humming. The “MotoACTV” is a GPS plus music player wrist watch that figures out which songs make you exercise...
View ArticleGETTING THERE
Microsoft Streets and Trips is a $40 program that has been around for many years but is still popular with many, especially the recreational vehicle crowd, despite the existence of free Google maps,...
View ArticleANDROID PHONES BECOME TOM TOM TOMS
A new app coming out in October will turn your Android phone into a TomTom GPS device, giving you turn by turn directions – and you don’t have to be online.
View ArticleTHE BEAT BEAT OF THE TOM TOM
We got two snazzy gadgets that seem like good bets for holiday gifts. One is a new TomTom GPS device and the other a TomTom-powered sports watch. We still prefer a dedicated GPS device to a smartphone...
View ArticleTAG YOUR PET
Tagg keeps track of your pet’s whereabouts through a GPS attachment on its collar.
View ArticleTRACK YOUR LUGGAGE
“Trakdot” is a palm-sized device and an app that tracks your luggage. You get an alert when it’s 30 feet away. If your luggage gets on the wrong flight anywhere in the world, at least you’ll know where...
View ArticleCAT’S PAW TRACK
There’s a new version of “PawTrack,” for monitoring your kitty. It’s a GPS collar that keeps tabs on tabby. The collar is $125 and the service is $10 a month. It lets you know when your furry purry...
View ArticleA PHONE ON YOUR BIKE
There are several makers of cellphone holders for bicycles and motorcycles. We got one from Satechi, $30, because it was beautifully engineered and we couldn’t resist. Now what is the point of...
View ArticleCOPILOT GPS BRINGS YOU DIRECTIONS OFFLINE
A glass of water destroyed Joy’s smart phone. It happened during lunch. We don’t care if we miss calls, it’s the turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps that we miss. So while we’re without a smart...
View ArticleLUMOID LETS YOU TRY LOTS OF FITNESS TRACKERS AT ONCE
Fitness trackers are a hot topic right now. It’s hard to pick the one you might like, but here’s a novel way to choose: try them all. Joy is wearing three of these tracking bracelets on her arm right...
View ArticleGETTING THERE
“Waze” is a free alternative to Google Maps (also free). It calls out turn-by-turn directions, just as Google Maps does. Just tap the microphone and speak your destination, or type it in. Then tap...
View ArticleCAR TECH
We had a gizmo attack. A gizmo attack is when some new gizmo comes out and you feel you have to have it. Normally you should lie down and wait for this feeling to pass. But not always. So we went for...
View ArticleDATA NAKED
A reader got upset when I said Chrome was my favorite web browser. He wrote: “You do realize that Chrome keeps track of everything you do on the internet– browsing, searches, and anything you write? I...
View ArticleSATELLITE PHONE FOR HIKERS
You’re out hiking when an earthquake strikes. You’re covered in rubble and there’s no signal on your smartphone. What to do? Take out your satellite phone. The “Zoleo Satellite Communicator,” which...
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