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Two Retinal Imaging Display Devices at Prototype Stage

Oct 30, 2009 | 4.9 / 5 (28) | 9

(PhysOrg.com) -- NEC and Brother are both developing wearable prototype devices that use Retinal Imaging Display (RID) technology to project images directly on the wearer's retina. NEC's gadget is designed ...

The service is open to any user with a GPS/SBAS compatible receiver in most of the 27 EU states

EU unveils more precise satnav system

Technology / Telecom

Oct 01, 2009 | 2.8 / 5 (6) | 7

(AP) -- The European Union has unveiled an updated satellite navigation system that is up to five times more precise than the current GPS system.

Safely on the move

Technology / Engineering

Jul 14, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

How can rescue units be better protected during disaster operations or avalanche victims be found quicker? A new localization system connects satellite-based positioning systems with terrestrial locating aids and situation-dependent ...

Japan university gives away iPhones to nab truants

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

May 29, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- A prestigious Japanese university is giving away hundreds of iPhones, in part to use its Global Positioning System to nab students that skip class.

Conn. pols weigh updates to reflect GPS advances

Technology / Hi Tech

Apr 19, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- Addicted to that GPS navigation system? On Connecticut roads, that might make you a lawbreaker.

Can magnets keep crocodiles away from Florida's suburbs?

Biology / Plants & Animals

Mar 09, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 1

Veteran trapper Todd Hardwick, who has hauled hundreds of alligators and crocodiles out of neighborhoods over the years, tried something strange earlier this year.

Download, install and drive -- the future of automotive software

Technology / Engineering

Feb 18, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices regularly download software updates to keep obsolescence at bay. That’s not the norm for cars. But that could change thanks to an automotive ...

The cockpit of the future

Technology / Engineering

Feb 02, 2009 | 4.3 / 5 (4) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research scientists have developed a novel car dashboard that functions as a 3-D display and shows velocities, engine speeds or warnings in three dimensions. The display’s design can be chosen ...

Nextar Q4-MD Advanced GPS Navigation System

Nextar Announces Q4-MD Advanced GPS Navigation System

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Nov 03, 2008 | 2.6 / 5 (5) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Nextar advanced Navigation System with MSN Direct Service (free for 12 months) will be available at all US retail stores in spring of 2009. The unit (Q4-MD) is part of the Nextar Q4 series ...