Saturday, February 21, 2015

How (and why) GPS directions lead you astray

The best (and worst) GPS navigation apps.

11 chic chargers: Portable power that's dressed to impress.

ITworld Today
February 21, 2015

How (and why) GPS directions lead you astray

GPS apps and portable navigation devices often provide unbearably bone-headed, and sometimes dangerous, directions. GPS experts explain how the technology works, offer reasons why GPS leads you astray, and share insight on how technology could improve in the future. READ MORE

 

Issue highlights

1. The best (and worst) GPS navigation apps

2. 11 chic chargers: Portable power that's dressed to impress

3. INSIDER PowerPoint animation tips: Don't be that person whose slides are deathly boring

4. Sensors and lasers will help Volvo's self-driving cars stay on the road

5. Two OSes in one: DuOS-M puts Android on your Windows device

6. PSA: Grab an easy 200GB of free OneDrive cloud storage

7. Rapid review: LG's G Flex 2 will make you reconsider curved phones [VIDEO]

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The best (and worst) GPS navigation apps

Frequent GPS users share their votes for best and worst GPS apps. READ MORE

11 chic chargers: Portable power that's dressed to impress

These stylish portable battery chargers can keep your mobile devices running through the day -- and attract envious looks at your next power lunch. READ MORE

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PowerPoint animation tips: Don't be that person whose slides are deathly boring

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Sensors and lasers will help Volvo's self-driving cars stay on the road

A complex network of sensors, lasers and a cloud-based positioning system are part of a plan from Volvo Cars to have 100 self-driving cars on the road by 2017. READ MORE

Two OSes in one: DuOS-M puts Android on your Windows device

Want to run Android apps on a Windows tablet or PC? Nothing easier with DuOS-M, a new application that lets you run a complete version of Android without any muss or fuss. READ MORE

PSA: Grab an easy 200GB of free OneDrive cloud storage

Through February 28, any Bing Rewards member can claim 100GB of OneDrive cloud storage for absolutely free for two years—no searches or rewards points required. READ MORE

Rapid review: LG's G Flex 2 will make you reconsider curved phones [VIDEO]

This phone has everything its flagship counterparts have—and it's curved. READ MORE

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