Category Archives: GPS MAde Me Do IT

Short Videos About GPS, Apps, Maps and More: Location Based Shorts. The Eyes Have It.

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

Location Based Shorts is a new series where I am embarking on a new series of sub 3 minute VLOGS (Video Blogs) about things that interest me and if you follow me, probably will interest you. I comment on things … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got To Stop Those Hacking Waze, Baby

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

I was told about a great new route to commute to work by a colleague and it was really good for a while. The 14km trip took about an hour by motorway and not much quicker taking the main arterial … Continue reading →

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Finally a Device to Track Anything Like a Magpie Does

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Luigi Cappel

I’ve known Derek Handley and his family for a long time, since a young group of entrepreneurs won the NZ Wireless Data Forum’s mobile app competition (I was President at the time, helped conceive and judge  it) many many years … Continue reading →

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Remember the jokes about what if computer manufacturers built cars?

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Mashable Australia put out a story this month about A Tesla that crashed while on Autopilot, where the ‘driver’ died and discussed the implications to the industry. So what exactly does autopilot mean. I’ve been on the jump seat on … Continue reading →

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The GPS Made Me Do It

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Here we go again, the GPS made me do it. It was 2AM or thereabouts on a Wednesday morning in Henrico County  when a driver apparently followed the instructions on his GPS and turned onto the railway track according to … Continue reading →

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Self Driving Trucks and 18 Accidents From Following GPS Nav Instructions

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

A Wired story talks about the Otto retrofit solution where existing trucks can become autonomous vehicles for only $30,000. I believe it’s a work in progress, but an aftermarket upgrade that can convert an ordinary truck (manufactured after 2013) into … Continue reading →

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Waze, Israeli military at odds over why soldiers ended up in Qalandiyah, sparking riot – Israel News

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

IDF launches internal investigation into why two soldiers entered Palestinian refugee camp, setting off clashes in which one Palestinian was killed, several wounded. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.haaretz.com Once again a car navigation system is blamed for choices that people … Continue reading →

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Volvo promises ‘DEATHPROOF’ cars by 2020

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

The Swedish company, which has built its reputation on safety, says a world where nobody dies in car accidents is closer than most people think. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Volvo has always had a great reputation for safety and … Continue reading →

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The GPS Made Him Do It. Again?

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

The driver of the Toyota Prius had mistakenly made a turn onto the tracks on the direction of his GPS unit. Source: sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com Here we go again, the GPS made me do it. #TheGPSMadeMeDoIt So it was raining and the … Continue reading →

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