You probably have a cell phone you take with you everywhere you go so family, friends, and business contacts can get in touch with you wherever you are. But have you ever thought about the possibility of getting a cell phone for your pet? If you’re scratching your head, read on. Pet Cell Phones: Stupid, or a Clever Choice? Image via Flickr by Katie@! As silly as it sounds, there really are cell phones for pets. No, you can’t call Fido and chat whenever you want, because Fido can’t Read more [...]

Ever wondered about how that GPS on your smartphone works when it cleverly locates you? GPS satellites broadcast a repeating signal which emits its location and the current time. These signals are synchronised between satellites making use of highly accurate atomic clocks. The signals arrive at your GPS receiver at slightly different times because, although they all travel at the speed of light, some satellites are closer to you than others. It all sounds great in theory but sometimes the Read more [...]

"As millions of boomers are approaching 65 and in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day on September 21, 2011, GTX Corp is proud to announce the release of the world's first GPS tracking technology to be imbedded into comfort and wellness shoes for individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. This is a significant milestone for both Companies and while the $604 billion worldwide cost of dementia has become and will continue to be a significant fiscal challenge, the under Read more [...]

Once a secret project, Google's autonomous vehicles are now out in the open, quite literally, with the company test-driving them on public roads and, on one occasion, even inviting people to ride inside one of the robot cars as it raced around a closed course. Google's fleet of robotic Toyota Priuses has now logged more than 190,000 miles (about 300,000 kilometers), driving in city traffic, busy highways, and mountainous roads with only occasional human intervention. The project is still Read more [...]