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GPS navigation may be a lifesaver (sometimes literally) in all kinds of situations, but it can also put people in danger when used improperly.

Dealing with a technical support helpline about a computer problem can often be as frustrating as the problem itself, but Support Details is a...

The switch from paper maps to satellite navigation devices as the driver’s direction aid of choice hardly happened overnight, but nor were those the...

Misleading directions from satellite navigation devices resulted in £203 million worth of damage in the past year, according to a report by insurance broker...

The Travel Channel recently broadcast a programme called Tricked Out Trailers in the US as part of its Ultimate Travel Series, which took viewers...

200,000 motorists are fined each year for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, according to a recent report by Halfords, with one in...

Expanding caravans and motorhomes are nothing new, but pop-out side sections tend to be ways to make already enormous vehicles even larger, and so...

Motor insurance policies look set to get a little cheaper, at least for people who are happy for their insurer to keep an eye...

A wood-burning camping stove that can be used to recharge a mobile phone doesn’t seem like the most obvious marriage of two technologies, but...

TomTom satnav owners who also happen to be fans of The Simpsons can now enjoy driving directions from two more of its characters, Marge...

According to a survey conducted by Halfords, some modern motorists suffer what the company has termed “dashboard dread” — a sense of anxiety caused...

Some high-end cars use similar ‘HUD’ technology to the helmets worn by fighter pilots to project simple information on to the windscreen, the idea...

The name name might be more associated with power tools, but Bosch has a long history with satellite navigation devices for vehicles and its...

It’s rare for a week to go by without a new privacy risk or security hole being discovered on the internet, which is why...

We’ve only just written about an imminent government summit to sort out the problem of inaccurate satnav mapping data sending large vehicles on inappropriate...

Buying a Pay As You Go mobile phone for the kids, or just as an emergency spare to keep in the car glove compartment,...

We’re still struggling to figure out the link between Volkswagen, Star Wars and our canine friends, but whatever it is, the company’s current TV...

Modern mobile phone battery life tends to be measured in hours rather than days, but one US manufacturer has just announced a model that...

TomTom has revealed more information about its plans to integrate social networking features into its iPhone and iPad app after teasing users with the...

It seems amount of 3G data downloaded by smartphones doesn’t just depend on the user, but the type of smartphone itself. A recent survey by...

Problems caused by out of date and inaccurate satnav data are to be tackled by a government summit later this year. The summit is...

Online movie service Netflix opened its doors to the UK today. The service costs £5.99 a month and in return, customers get unlimited access...

The gradual demise of the compact 35mm camera means that film canisters might get a little thin on the ground over coming years, which...

Non-pneumatic tyre technology seems to be on a bit of a roll (ahem) at the moment, but while. Bridgestone recently demonstrated its sophisticated solution...

Last week we wrote about Google’s 10p Android app sale to celebrate 10 billion downloads, now it’s Apple’s turn to give something away. As...

iPhone owners planning a trip to Scotland in the near future might want to check out the new Welcome to Scotland app. Available from the...

Portable satellite dishes that can be packed away when not in use are one way to avoid advertising the costly contents of a ‘van...

If you’re stuck for a little light reading over the Xmas break, or are just the unlucky recipient of a particularly unimaginative Xmas present...

We’re not sure repeatedly nudging two parked cars out of the way to squeeze into a space that’s far too small really counts as...

The BBC has launched a free iPlayer app for the iPhone and iPod touch that supports video streaming over 3G. Until now, smartphone users...

Everyone should possess some basic first aid knowledge, but the next best thing is to carry a simple reference guide in your pocket in...

Google is running an Android smartphone software sale this week and next to celebrate 10 billion app downloads.

Now there’s a new entry-level £89 model in Amazon’s line-up, there’s a strong possibility that many people will find a Kindle ebook reader in...

We’ve already written about tyres that can inflate themselves, but now it looks like cars of the future will run on wheels that don’t...