GPS Zoom News and Tips

GPS typically isn’t considered something you’d use in an indoor environment. However Intel is innovating once again, and developing GPS related technologies based on an indoor WiFi connection, to help make the technological home environment more user friendly. It is similar to how Bill Gate’s home changes based on his relative location in his house. Check it out… http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,123155,00.asp

For those interested in being able to keep track of your car on the go or being able to operate some basic functions such as starting the engine remotely, Guidepoint Systems offers a premium service that allows you to track it using any WAP enabled device, including your cell phone. This relatively small investment may give you peace of mind and also help you protect the investment in your car, and the stuff you may have onboard at the time.

So here are some sample applications that come to mind:

1. Don’t remember if you locked your doors? Use your cell phone to lock it of course.

2. Want your kids to stay in the car while you make a pickup/delivery? Unlock the doors remotely for them.

3. Perhaps the most practical thing is to be able to remotely start the engine and allow it to warmup prior to leaving your house.

http://www.strangenewproducts.com/2005/10/use-your-web-browser-to-start-your-car.html