GPS Navigation

Plus codes are simple 4-character personal post code abbreviations for exact physical locations that can be used with Google Maps.

Google Maps can tell you if the store or business you're trying to drive to will be closed when you arrive, provided Google has that data available.

The Google Maps app now offers much more robust data about the cause and duration of traffic incidents, and why alternate routes are recommended.

Waze has launched a series of Twitter accounts in 50 cities that warn when traffic conditions are unusually bad and advise alternate routes.

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that the use of GPS tracking technology without a warrant is a Fourth Amendment rights violation.

Find the nearest gas station, catch the last train, avoid tolls and create offline maps and more with these handy Google Maps tips and tricks.

The Navdy aftermarket HUD unit lets you view incoming call notifications, texts, navigation info and vehicle warnings directly on your car windshield.

The Google Now service has added public transportation alerts that can tell you when your bus or train has reached the stop nearest your destination.

The predictive Google Now service will now inform you if a nearby store carries an item you've searched for on Google in the past.

Philips has created a new iBeacon-like technology, embedded in overhead store lighting, capable of tracking your exact location inside stores.

Police departments around the country have begun using StarChase GPS projectiles to help safely end high-speed pursuits.

Google just announced a new way for the company to make money off your geolocation data: by putting ads inside its Google Maps app.

GPS company Garmin plans to offer an after-market head-up display capable of projecting turn-by-turn directions on your car's windshield.

Should GPS systems in cars remove 3D maps and satellite imagery? The US DOT says yes based on a new study.

The Family Safety Essentials bundle helps you keep tabs on your kids and keep them safe, something that appeals to parents of kids of all ages.

Bluetooth 4.0 requires very little energy to power, extends the range of devices and is faster for transfer of lots of data. Check out these new devices that use 4.0.

Forget the inconvenience of painstakingly inputting your next destination into your car's navigation system. Many manufacturers now let you send addresses directly from Goolge Maps to your car.

Whether it's summoning emergency services, tracking down an ATM or scoring reservations at your favorite restaurant, Maxell's KeySmart fob delivers.