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Bicycle GPS - Cycling Computers and Apps

There are more options than ever for bicycle GPS. You may get the benefits of wireless GPS with a dedicated bicycle computer, or with a cycling app. Read on for the details and reviews.

How GPS Tracking Works

There are many forms of GPS tracking available to consumers today. Here's how they work and the pros and cons of the full range of tracking options.

New GPS Watch Roundup

GPS watches are great for sport & fitness and golf. See the latest 2012 models.

Select the Right iPhone, Android GPS App For Your Needs

There are many turn-by-turn GPS navigation apps on the market. Here's how to select the right one for your needs.

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MOTOACTV Golf Edition Watch

The Motorola MOTOACTV Golf Edition GPS sports watch lets you track distance-to-the-hole from anywhere on the course, and has scorekeeping and club stat-keeping.

iPad 2 GPS

Like its predecessor, the Apple iPad 2 has GPS and location features such as a digital compass. But the iPad 2 brings new capability and apps. See more.

New iPad GPS

The new Apple iPad, with GPS and its high-resolution retina display, is an excellent device for a range of navigation, and mapping duties and location-aware apps.

Six Ways GPS Can Help Make Your Vacation Great

A GPS can help you make the most of your vacation time, whether you're planning a trip, or out on the road. Here's how.

iPhone GPS - Making the Most of the iPhone's and Siri's Travel Features

How to make the most of the iPhone's GPS and navigation features on your next road trip.

Best Smartphone Apps for Vacation Travel

A GPS-enabled smartphone is great for helping you make the most of your vacation time. Try these apps and sites.

Course Databases and Listings for Golf GPS Devices

Your one-stop resource for accessing course databases and listings for golf GPS. Which brands cover your favorite courses.

Telenav Scout - A Glimpse of the Future?

An early look at the Telenav Scout GPS cloud directions and destination service.

How to Use the Apple iPhone's GPS and Location Services

How to use the Apple iPhone's assisted-GPS and location services.

USGA Effectively Bans iPhone, Other Smartphone GPS in 2012 Rules of Golf

Have the USGA and R&A Rules, Ltd. dropped an iPhone (and other smartphone) GPS ban bombshell into the 2012 Rules of Golf? Short answer: Yes. Read on for more.

How to Use the Garmin Lifetime Updater

How to use the Garmin Lifetime Updater to download and install free Garmin GPS map updates.

Apple's iPhone 4S GPS - Powerful New Location-Driven Features

The Apple iPhone 4S, combined with GPS and Apple's iOS 5 operating system, include some powerful location-based and navigation features. Here are the details.

iPod Touch GPS: Using the Touch for Navigation and Maps

The latest version of Apple's iPod Touch doesn't come with a built-in GPS chip, but you can get GPS to work on a Touch, and do other mapping and navigation tasks. More on iPod Touch GPS.

Find and Install Fun New In-car GPS Voices

How to find and install alternate voices in your car GPS.

Download and Manage Garmin Car GPS Maps and Software

You have many options when it comes to obtaining and updating maps for your Garmin GPS. Here's how to locate, download, and manage Garmin GPS maps.

Getting the Most from Siri for Navigation, GPS, and Location-based Services

The Siri app integrated into iPhone 4S includes many GPS, navigation, and location-based features. Here's how to make the most of Siri's location and navigation features.

iPhone 5 GPS and Navigation

GPS and turn-by-turn navigation features of the Apple iPhone 5. Navigation features of the iOS 5 operating system.

How to Use the Garmin Connect Course Creator Tool

How to use the free Garmin Connect Course Creator tool to map cycling and running routes online and then export them to your Garmin sports GPS device.

Garmin Montana Multi-purpose GPS

Hands-on with Garmin's new multi-purpose GPS. Full specifications.

Rules Surrounding the Use of Smartphone Golf GPS Apps and Golf GPS Devices

Clarifying the USGA and R&A's 2009 joint statement on the use of smartphone, iPhone, BlackBerry GPS devices in competition.

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