Seiko Epson Corporation has developed a GPS-enabled running monitor with a thin design. Designed to be worn on the wrist, the monitor uses GPS to provide runners with accurate distance, pace and other data. Epson plans to release a commercial version of the monitor in Japan in 2012 as the company's...More>>

Nikon Corporation has released a new COOLPIX camera with built-in GPS. It is among six new S-series models that incorporate advanced functions in a stylish design, Nikon said. The S9300 is a high-power zoom model equipped with 18x optical zoom NIKKOR lenses utilizing thin optics, and offering...More>>

DeLorme today announced that its inReach satellite communicator is now available for purchase at retail and online. The inReach can be used as a standalone messenger to send pre-loaded text messages or to trigger an SOS alert. It can be also paired with either an Android phone or a DeLorme PN-60w...More>>

Garmin International Inc. today announced Garmin Fit for iPhone and Android — its first fitness app that lets users track metrics such as speed, pace, distance, time, calories and with the help of Garmin accessories displays heart rate and cadence. Garmin Fit also maps and automatically uploads...More>>

Aspiring engineers, take note. A company dedicated to building robotic sensors for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT system has released a GPS sensor, and a workbook on how to use it. John Cole, founder of Dexter Industries, explains that his products are intended for the education market, and are “for...More>>

Garmin International Inc. today announced the redesigned and upgraded Rino 610, 650, and 655t handheld two-way radios integrated with GPS. The Rinos have up to a 20-mile communication range. The Rino 650 and 655t 5-watt FRS/GMRS radios have evolved to include a 2.6-inch glove-friendly touchscreen...More>>

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My first impression of the new Nike+ SportWatch (with GPS powered by TomTom) was, “How is a brick that size not going to get in the way of this 50-year-old runner who still thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips?”More>>

Garmin International Inc. today announced the Montana handheld GPS device, its most advanced handheld featuring a ruggedized design with multiple mounting and battery options, dual-orientation and screen layout options, and support for a wide range of Garmin cartography. More>>

Trimble announced today that it has acquired privately-held MyTopo, based in Billings, Montana. MyTopo is a provider of print and digital maps for outdoor enthusiasts — hunters, hikers, campers, and anglers. Trimble said the acquisition expands Trimble's ability to offer unique map content and...More>>