In the village of St Hilary, a succession of trusting lorry drivers have followed their satnav down a narrow, bendy lane - only to find they are stuck. But there's help on the way - and not in the form of a tow truck. Instead, the authorities have put up a sign warning drivers not to believe everything their satellite navigation tells them. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
A Motorist leapt clear of her car with moments to spare after a satellite-navigation system led her into the path of a speeding train. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 6 comments edit related share technology |
They are notorious for guiding exasperated motorists down footpaths, into ponds or to the wrong city entirely. But the modern-day sat-nav is likely to pose far fewer problems for lost drivers than its 1927 forerunner. The Plus Four Wristlet Route Indicator, which has gone on display at a National Trust house, is thought to be the first navigation device for motorists. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago 1 comments edit related share technology |
A driver unfamiliar with the area and relying on navigational equipment took a wrong road back to the hospital. No one knows if the delay contributed to her death - probably it didn't but the family says they'll never know. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago 1 comments edit related share world |
This proof of concept website is intriguing, if ill-conceived. Instead of a tiny map, this satnav system will project a "cable" into the real environment for you to follow. picked by pocksucket 9 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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I loved camping when I was younger but now im older the camping games just get better. picked by consoleguru 7 months ago 0 comments edit related share entertainment |
It has built-in "satnav"-style technology, a timer, flashing red lights, a wireless LCD display and special sensors. The unit then shows you on an LCD screen which area of your mouth has been cleaned and a clock tells you how long you have left to brush. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
I love to go camping but its really bad when you forget the most essential things so I made this list to help everyone out in a similar situation. picked by consoleguru 7 months ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
A new service promises Londoners they'll never have to spend much time looking for the loo. Westminster City Council, which covers London's bustling Oxford Street, the West End, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, on Thursday launched "SatLav" — a toilet-finding service for cell phone users. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
Or smoking, adjusting your satnav, or changing the track on your MP3 player, according to new guidlines published in the UK today which change the way driving without due care and attention can be treated. picked by pocksucket 9 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
I have just been sent this link by a friend. The guy ignored warning signs and put his trust in his satnav, as you read on a tale unwinds that you couldn't write! Classic. picked by thecritters 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |