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GPS navigation may be a lifesaver (sometimes literally) in all kinds of situations, but it can also put people in danger when used improperly.

Dealing with a technical support helpline about a computer problem can often be as frustrating as the problem itself, but Support Details is a...

The switch from paper maps to satellite navigation devices as the driver’s direction aid of choice hardly happened overnight, but nor were those the...

The New York Times interviewed architect Christopher Deam last week and if you’re wondering why that’s of interest to Practical Caravan, it’s because he’s...

Misleading directions from satellite navigation devices resulted in £203 million worth of damage in the past year, according to a report by insurance broker...

The Travel Channel recently broadcast a programme called Tricked Out Trailers in the US as part of its Ultimate Travel Series, which took viewers...

200,000 motorists are fined each year for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, according to a recent report by Halfords, with one in...

Expanding caravans and motorhomes are nothing new, but pop-out side sections tend to be ways to make already enormous vehicles even larger, and so...

Motor insurance policies look set to get a little cheaper, at least for people who are happy for their insurer to keep an eye...

With the UK in the grip of a deep freeze at the moment, it goes without saying that extra care needs to be taken...

A wood-burning camping stove that can be used to recharge a mobile phone doesn’t seem like the most obvious marriage of two technologies, but...

TomTom satnav owners who also happen to be fans of The Simpsons can now enjoy driving directions from two more of its characters, Marge...

Some high-end cars use similar ‘HUD’ technology to the helmets worn by fighter pilots to project simple information on to the windscreen, the idea...

Judging by the size of some of their motorhomes, it’s difficult to imagine US campers embracing something as compact as a pod caravan, but...

The name name might be more associated with power tools, but Bosch has a long history with satellite navigation devices for vehicles and its...

It’s rare for a week to go by without a new privacy risk or security hole being discovered on the internet, which is why...

We’ve only just written about an imminent government summit to sort out the problem of inaccurate satnav mapping data sending large vehicles on inappropriate...

Some people dream of owning a Porsche, while others would rather get around on a bike. Austrian Hannes Langeder, however, would rather have both...

Modern mobile phone battery life tends to be measured in hours rather than days, but one US manufacturer has just announced a model that...

TomTom has revealed more information about its plans to integrate social networking features into its iPhone and iPad app after teasing users with the...

Problems caused by out of date and inaccurate satnav data are to be tackled by a government summit later this year. The summit is...

Online movie service Netflix opened its doors to the UK today. The service costs £5.99 a month and in return, customers get unlimited access...

The gradual demise of the compact 35mm camera means that film canisters might get a little thin on the ground over coming years, which...

Non-pneumatic tyre technology seems to be on a bit of a roll (ahem) at the moment, but while. Bridgestone recently demonstrated its sophisticated solution...

If you received an Amazon Kindle ebook reader for Xmas and haven’t yet availed yourself of any free ebooks, here’s another opportunity that's too...

Last week we wrote about Google’s 10p Android app sale to celebrate 10 billion downloads, now it’s Apple’s turn to give something away. As...

iPhone owners planning a trip to Scotland in the near future might want to check out the new Welcome to Scotland app. Available from the...

Portable satellite dishes that can be packed away when not in use are one way to avoid advertising the costly contents of a ‘van...

If you’re stuck for a little light reading over the Xmas break, or are just the unlucky recipient of a particularly unimaginative Xmas present...

The BBC has launched a free iPlayer app for the iPhone and iPod touch that supports video streaming over 3G. Until now, smartphone users...

Everyone should possess some basic first aid knowledge, but the next best thing is to carry a simple reference guide in your pocket in...

Bridgestone was at the Tokyo Motor Show last week, where it demonstrated the airless tyre we wrote about recently.

Google is running an Android smartphone software sale this week and next to celebrate 10 billion app downloads.

Now there’s a new entry-level £89 model in Amazon’s line-up, there’s a strong possibility that many people will find a Kindle ebook reader in...

Given that it’s up for auction with a reserve price above the current $84,000 bid and can’t really be shipped outside the US, we’re...