NORMANDY PARK, Wash. — When Dr. Daniel Gilbert complained for months that someone was taking his hanging flower baskets from in front of his dental office, Normandy Park Police took his complaint seriously. “No matter how small of an investigation, we’re going to try to take it to completion. That’s what the citizens of Normandy…
In the first trial of its kind in Australia, 1,000 cars in Perth will be fitted with GPS trackers in a bid to reduce car thefts. With immobilisers fitted in 90 per cent of vehicles in Western Australia, police have seen a spike in the number of home break-ins with the sole purpose of stealing…
You may think you can outsmart the road authorities, but soon it won’t just be their speed cameras keeping an eye on your driving. General Motors is set to become the first car manufacturer to install eye-tracking technology in its vehicles, according to a recent report. The feature will allow cars to track drivers’ eye…
The California sun wasn’t the only thing shining on the American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition held recently in San Diego. It appears the economic outlook is an increasingly bright one as well. All four panelists participating in the popular ‘The Economy and its Impact on Trucking’ session had positive developments to share…
With the current economy and the industry-wide spike in repossessions, many dealers and lenders have looked to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and starter-interrupt devices to help them manage their portfolio risk. These devices are far from being a panacea—and far from a collections solution “in a box.” But this technology, however, taken in tandem with…
Audi is the first automaker to be granted a permit by California to test drive driverless cars on the state’s roads. “Audi is a driving force behind the research taking automated driving from science fiction to pre-production readiness,” said president of Audi of America, Scott Keogh, “Obtaining the first permit issued by the state of California…
Insurance companies across the board have started offering lower premiums to customers willing to share personal tracking data and customers don’t even need a special GPS tracking device. The companies can use data from either a driver’s smartphone, GPS technology already installed, or third party GPS units in the vehicle. Information provided can help insurance companies…
According to ABI Research, GPS tracking devices, including wearables and iBeacons, will generate more than $3.5 billion by 2019. Although the market has struggled to reach its full potential in the past largely due to high prices, subscription requirements, and the inability to track indoors, the boom of wearable GPS tracking devices designed for children,…
The iconic sound that excites children and adults alike may soon be retired. Starting today, those craving a a sweet treat will be able to use GPS tracking to keep tabs on their favorite ice cream truck. The move is part of O2 Business’s strategy to show businesses of all sizes and products how technology…