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Previously named the DS400GB, the SmartMirror is a GPS system that is mounted in place of your conventional rear-view mirror, and has a rear-facing cam input. With Navigon Mobile Navigator 6.5 inside, it's got "reality view", a 4-inch touchscreen, integrated speakers and Bluetooth and takes SD cards. It's actually got two inputs for rear-view cameras, which may be good news for the parking-skill-challenged. It sounds like a neat solution, but I'm a little unconvinced that mounting a GPS high up there on the windscreen isn't actually going to distract you from looking in the rear-view mirror— after all, we know how distractingmGPS can be. SmartMirror will be available August 1st for $799.

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When space agencies start undertaking more ambitious projects on the Moon, it'll be important that their astronauts know where they are. Recreating the most reliable global positioning technology we have Earth-side for the Moon's surface is tricky, as our planet's natural satellite doesn't have any satellites of its own to help map it out.

Ron Li, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and geodetic science at Ohio State University, had an idea NASA liked so much they gave him 1.2 million dollars to pursue its development. He's proposed a net of lunar beacons, stereo cameras, and orbital imaging sensors that'll all work together to create a position system much like the one you have in your car or on your computer, though navigating the terrain of Earth and the Moon are two very different endeavors.

The importance for a mapping system is proven by previous lunar missions, when astronauts would often have to abort or redirect missions because of the Moon's varied, unsteady landscape that not only makes moving around dangerous, but obscures possible dangers caused by the terrain.

Garmin has just released a new device to replace their original Astro GPS dog collar. Its more rugged and flexible than the last and the Astro DC 30 can track your dog for up to 30 hours, depending on the variable update rate.

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This wonderfully cool bracelet is much more than just another accessory that adds to your charm. It is a little piece of modern marvel that allows you to travel any place you want to and capture pictures of your holiday trip at the touch of a button. This wonderful gadget combines the best satellite and computer technology to keep you always up-to-date on your holiday and you will surely not get lost with the GPS on it. Called the GPS Map Shot, this powerful little accessory not only captures the perfect picture, but also adds to your clothing and sense of style.

GPS MAPSHOTS combines the notions of a global positioning system, a digital camera and a postcard. It consists of a bracelet that tourists hitch to their arm. Then its starts monitoring their movements during their vacations and even marking the places they wish to make a part of their special holiday postcard. It’s like taking digital photos but with a touch more of emotional and geographical coverage.

GPS Bracelet that captures your holiday in a postcard [gizmowatch]

The shoes have an audible alarm system, which emits a piercing noise to scare off attackers. The shoes are also outfitted with a built in GPS receiver and an emergency button that relays both the prostitute's location and a silent alarm signal to public emergency services

Features:

l Super 99 Bluetooth GPS Travel Recorder with 51ch performance and 48hrs navigation time (1)

l Adopt MTK chipset with high sensitivity -158dBm with fast FFTT

l The innovative GPS Travel Recorder to adopt solar panel with the slim type designed

l Dual Power Supply - Built in rechargeable Li-Ion battery & Solar power
l Support One Touch to turn On/Off LOG mode
l Stand-Alone travel recorder to log up to 200,000 records (2)
l Provide PC utility with friendly UI and Multi-Language
l Support Multi-Mode setting to record data Vehicle, Bicycle, Jog)
l Draw your navigation path immediately on Google Earth as default
l Support GeoTagging function for digit photo and generate KMZ file easily
l Active NMEA protocol VTG / GLL manually via Qstarz setup tool
l Save the travel records as GPX / PLT / CSV / NMEA / Google Earth file format
l Support WAAS+EGNOS+MSAS
l Auto On-Off function for smart power control
l Personal/Portable Navigation (PDA, Smartphone, PC, etc.)
1 BT-Q1200 can be extended up to 48 hours usage under enough sunlight (24 days usage with 2 hours navi per day)
2 The waypoints would be decreased when the more options of Log Format are selected