The latest development in GPS technology is here and companies are already putting it to good use. Previously most GPS or Sat Nav devices could give a driver information about their speed, geographical location, direction etc. This is the kind of data that can now be read on a computer screen on the other side on the globe, making everyone’s job easier. A taxi company or travel company for instance would benefit enormously. Here we take a closer look at what they can do

Speeding. The velocity of the vehicle has previously just been for eyes of the driver but now the bosses can see too. The intensity of the breaking and acceleration of the vehicle can also be monitored on some models. This helps companies establish who is driving well and within the law, and who maybe needs more driving training. As excessive speeding accounts for almost all accidents on the road today, this can only be a good thing.

Petrol. Stats released by Jump The Sun show that drivers, especially in the taxi business, would claim petrol money from their employers for miles that were covered whilst not on work hours. The tachometer could always be looked at but this only showed the miles traveled and doesn’t say when and where. However, as information such as mileage, time of travel, and exact route can be mapped, its very hard to get away with claiming more petrol money than needed. They can even pick up traffic reports

Location. Knowing the location of each of your team on the road is invaluable for speeder responses. Calls don’t now have to put out to all drivers to discover their current position, the operator can simply check their computer and dispatch the vehicle which is closest.

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Mobile phones advance in their technology almost every day it seems. It was not so long ago that games were the latest thing for phones to have and decent camera phones have only been with us a few years.Some cynics claim that cell phone producers only wheel technology out that they have a had for a long time when they want people to buy a new phone. This may be true but it is still the case that phone technology is moving forwards at an alarming rate and it’s amazing how much Winchester electronics they are now stuffing in those little boxes. So which are the latest gadgets to storm the cell phone world?

Projectors. How amazing would it be if you could watch the videos on your phone but with a 50″ picture rather than a 3″ display? Well the latest phones are offering just that and include a powerful built-in projector using LED filament replacements that can be used to project any image visible on the screen. The most commercial phone to offer this is the Samsung I7410. Which is set to be properly released UK and US shortly. There is even talk of a newer version that uses new trackside communications cable technology that projects HD images.

Friend location. If keeping track of the locations of your acquaintances is something that interests you, Apple could soon become your best friend. They have recently launched a new service that will link you to all your friends who have the same technology and show you on a map where they all are. You’ll be happy to know that people have to opt in for this service so people cannot just see where you are automatically, although caution is still advised.