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Text Messaging While Driving Verboten in CA
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Transportation,
The Governator signed a bill in July that requires Californians to use hands free devices when driving and using a cell phone. He has now gone one step further by banning text messaging while driving. The SB28 makes drivers keep their “hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road,” Schwarzenegger said in a written statement. Other states have already adopted the law and considering the statistics about how dangerous the practice is, we hope they all do.
Read More 
| SF Gate
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The Purple Pedals Project
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, GPS, Transportation, Videos,
A few buds who like the color purple got together to launch a combination adventure/documentation project. The Purple Pedals Project equipped 20 yBikes with GPS and a camera that automatically snaps a shot once a minute. They then send them from all around the planet and are now attempting to document and share what they are doing via Yahoo mapping. Some of the bikes will be passed around between bloggers, Yahoo users and others, so if you would like to be one of them, or just want to see what they are up to, check out the PPP website.
Read More | Purple Pedals Project
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During an emergency, while waiting for the tow truck to arrive, wouldn’t it be nice not to have worry about anyone running into you at the side of the road? String up your handy Do-Not-Cross Warning Line. The gadget is 6.5 ft. long, has 10 flashing LEDs, and features hanging rings on each side. The cable runs on 3 AA batteries and we figure it would also be quite useful for parties, tailgating, or anywhere else you want to stand out among a crowd. The Warning Line is available for $11.68.
Read More | Deal Extreme
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Texting While Driving More Dangerous than Being Under Influence of Drugs, Alcohol
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Transportation,
A study conducted by the Transport Research Laboratory in the UK has determined that text messaging while driving is more dangerous than being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The report found that those texting had a 35% decrease in reaction time. That’s quite a bit higher than those who smoked the evil weed who were 21% slower and those juiced up who were 12% slower. The study also concluded that texters were more likely to wander out of their lanes and that their steering was 91% worse than those who drove without being distracted.
Read More | Times Online
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Streetline Informs Drivers of Available Parking
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Transportation,
Streetline has gotten together with San Francisco, which is apparently willing to spend $95 million so that 25% of the city can find a place to park. Drivers will be notified via smartphone and signs and will be able to pay via their phones as well eventually. The city is hoping to cut down on traffic congestion.
Streetline claims that their service gives the status of curbside, lot and garage spaces 24 hours a day, every day. The system consists of a wireless sensor inside a 4 x 4-inch piece of plastic fastened to the pavement next to the space.
Read More | Chip Chick
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GM Finally Unveils Chevy Volt
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Design, GPS, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
If you live in Michigan, you couldn’t help but be inundated with news about the official unveiling of the Chevy Volt. Run on electricity from its 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, it has a gas/E85-powered engine to sustain the battery and keep the car moving. GM estimates that a driver who drives about 40 miles per day should save about $1,500 a year. Other features include a 7-inch touchscreen display, climate and infotainment controls, GPS, and Bluetooth capability. Unfortunately, GM won’t even begin production until 2010 on the $40,000 car.
Read More | Autoblog Green
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Now You Can Call a #TAXI
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Transportation,
The Canadian company CellWand Communications has teamed with Single Touch Systems to allow AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, and Alltel Wireless customers a new service. It is almost too simple. Need a cab? Press #TAXI on your cell phone. Already successful in Canada, ST’s CEO Anthony Macaluso calls it “like 911 for a taxicab.” The new service is pay per use with Alltel and Verizon subscribers coughing up $1.50 per call, while AT&T users will pay $1.79. Other carriers may be added later this year.
Read More | RCR Wireless
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You are lost in the woods. But wait, you have your handy BackTrack to get you out of it. The personal GPS system stores and finds up to 3 locations. With a digital readout, it has a SiRF Star III GPS receiver with a self-calibrating digital compass. Weather resistant, it uses 2 AAA batteries (not included.) Carry it in your pocket or wear with included lanyard. The BackTrack is priced at $73.95 or $74.95, depending on the color combination.
Read More | Bushnell
Gallery: Bushnell BackTrack GPS Navigation System
In case you have recently been shopping for the navigationally challenged in your life, Navigon’s 2000S is the company’s new entry level GPS device with plenty of features. It has text-to-speech, Lane Assist and Reality View Pros, DirectHelp, and a handy speed limit display. With a 3.5” screen, the satnav comes without 3-D landmarks and voice command which is on their higher priced 7200T. The Navigator will be available for $199.99 this holiday season.
Read More | GPS Tracklog
Gallery: Navigon 2000S GPS Navigator
Travis Watkins got together with other students and the University of So. Florida to build a wheelchair for his father who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He wanted the OFF-Road to roam on uneven surfaces such as grass, dirt, or sand. The University was so impressed that they will be offering the chair through their Rehab Ideas spin off company. We expect even with the $4,495.00 price tag, they will still have plenty of takers.
Read More | Newlaunches
Gallery: Off-Road Wheelchair
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