Monthly Archives: June 2015

To catch a Thief: GPS tracking device results in arrests – Porterville Recorder

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

TULARE – Three area residents were arrested after Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies attached a GPS tracking device to a motorcycle that was stolen and hidden in a walnut orchard near Tulare. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.recorderonline.com I read stories about … Continue reading →

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Why people speed in passing lanes – Hanlon’s Law

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

OPINION: You’re stuck behind a car. You get to the passing lane. Then they speed up. Why? Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.stuff.co.nz I hadn’t heard of Hanlon’s Law before, but it certainly gels with what I see and what we … Continue reading →

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Tracking a cell phone location – iPhone GPS Tracker

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

http://tiny.cc/76idux Click the link and get the 15% discount that Highster Mobile is having for it’s mobile spy app. Best Mobile Tracker – Powerful cell phone … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com It’s very clear by the way this advertisement … Continue reading →

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When Maps Lie – CityLab

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Tips from a geographer who’s seen it all. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.citylab.com This is a really good detailed article, and if you want an in-depth understanding of  the world of maps,  think it’s a good read. It highlights a … Continue reading →

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Legacy Way tunnel opening an integral part of solving Brisbane traffic congestion, says Lord Mayor

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

LEGACY Way’s $1.5 billion price tag will be justified or crucified on whether it can ease the peak hour crush for Brisbane thoroughfares such as Milton Rd, when it is put to the test for the first time this morning. … Continue reading →

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HERE expands its leading real-time traffic coverage to 50 countries, includes car park availability and gas prices

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

HERE, a Nokia company, today announced that it is expanding its real-time traffic service to 50 countries, from the current 44. For more. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.nasdaq.com I don’t know whether its because Nokia has HERE for sale or … Continue reading →

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ETSI – CEN and ETSI deliver first set of standards for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS)

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Joint news release from ETSI and CEN, CEN and ETSI deliver first set of standards for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.etsi.org I don’t know how close the European cooperatives and the rest of the world, … Continue reading →

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Android Auto: the ultimate guide to Google navigation in the car

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

We test drive Google Maps in the car with an Android Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.techradar.com I guess it’s better than the Volkswagen Golf that came with a socket for your iPhone 4. The story says with all you have … Continue reading →

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N.Y. State Senator Proposes Using GPS Implants To Track Violent Convicts – CBS Local

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

It’s high-tech and certainly controversial, but with the two prisoners from the Clinton Correctional Facility still on the lam an upstate senator says one way to track future escapees is to microchip them. Sourced through Scoop.it from: newyork.cbslocal.com If you … Continue reading →

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BusTracker integrates GPS tracking of more than 1200 buses for a better travel … – GISuser.com (press release)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Greyhound Launches New Tool to Help Travelers Track Real-Time Location of Their Bus Sourced through Scoop.it from: gisuser.com Now we’re talking! Getting from A-B is not just about arriving. It’s a journey made up of experiences. The choice of bus … Continue reading →

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