About Electronics & Gadgets: iPod, iPhone FM Transmitters for Car Use

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor If you're driving a vehicle that doesn't have an aux jack, your best option for playing music from your iPod or iPhone is an FM transmitter. Read on for our editor's favorites. Also this week, the latest in golf GPS, a new 3D Blu-ray disc player review, and much more. Top Five iPod / iPhone FM Transmitters For Car Use Playing music from your iPod or iPhone on your car stereo doesn't have to mean a tangle of cables, hissy tape adapters, or expensive aftermarket parts. The current crop of iPhone and iPod FM Transmitters offers a number of excellent options for finding clear signals, driving safely, and sometimes even making phone calls or using the iPhone's built-in GPS ...Read more See More About:  ipod fm transmitter  ipod car kit  Sony BDP-S790 3D Blu-ray Disc Player Review The Sony BDP-S790 is the latest in a continuous flow of Blu-ray Disc players that offer a lot more that just being able to play 2D and 3D Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs. In addition to those disc formats, the BDP-S790 also plays SACDs. Also, this player is as much an internet streaming device as it is a disc player...Read more See More About:  blu-ray disc players  video upscaling  internet streaming The Latest in Golf GPS Golf GPS devices have evolved from simple distance readouts on modest displays, to today's high-resolution touchscreens, with video flyovers of holes, distances to hazards, and advanced stats analysis. Costs have come down, as well, and not just for the devices, but also for access to course map databases, which are now mostly free ...Read more See More About:  golf  golf gps  golf apps Joy Ride Turbo Review (XBLA) Joy Ride Turbo is a Mario Kart clone. Period. It is an easy to control arcade-style racer with weapons that are pretty much direct copies of Mario Kart (or Sonic All-Stars Racing) weapons. The only difference here is that you use your Xbox 360 avatar instead of mascot characters ...Read more See More About:  xbox live arcade games  racing games  family friendly games Electronics & Gadgets Ads Car Racing Games Play Race Car Games Play Car Games Car Driving Games 3D Car Games Featured Articles Upcoming 3D Movies - Fall 2012 How to Reset Your iPhone Without Losing Your Music The Latest From TiVo Why Are So Many People in Radio Crazy? Casio's New Flagship Exilim Camera: ZR200 Microsoft Office Coming to iPad in November?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: How GPS Tracking Works

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor On the news front this week, iGuide Sam Costello gives us the latest iPhone and iOS updates. Also, some of the biggest cable companies in the U.S. just announced a deal to offer free WiFi to customers. And with GPS tracking in the news a lot lately, we explain exactly how it works and your options, if you wish to track a person, pet, vehicle, etc. Apple iPhone, iOS News Rumors are starting to ramp up on the next-generation iPhone front. Based on the name of the new iPad (i.e, "the new iPad"), I don't think we'll see this one called an iPhone 5. Rather, I expect it to be called the new iPhone. Here are a couple of other things to expect ...Read more See More About:  verizon iphone  iphone 5  How GPS Tracking Works The ability to track a vehicle, person, pet, or piece of property with GPS was once a technically difficult and costly process. But GPS tracking is now very accessible to consumers, for a wide range of purposes ...Read more See More About:  gps tracking  smartphone tracking  security Free Wi-Fi Internet Access on the Go for Cable Customers If you're a Bright House, Cablevision (Optimum Online), Comcast (Xfinity), Cox, or Time Warner Cable customer, you'll be able to get free wireless Internet access in select cities, thanks to these cable companies' agreement to offer free access to 50,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for customers ...Read more See More About:  wi-fi  wi-fi hotspots  free wi-fi Max Payne Review (X360) The new Max Payne is still dark and gritty and violent and all about shoot-dodging your way through hordes of enemies. There is one difference - it looks a lot prettier now with crazy environmental detail and stylish storytelling that draws you in right from the moment you start the game ...Read more See More About:  rockstar games  third person shooter games  multiplayer games Electronics & Gadgets Ads GPS Tracking GPS Tracking Systems GPS Vehicle Tracking GPS Tracking Devices Mobile GPS Tracking Featured Articles How to Save a Wet iPod or Other Music Player 'Auto Hop' TV Ads Avengers Movie Set for DVD and Blu-ray in September Epson VS315W Projector Olympus' New Sub-$100 Camera New Wii U Controller Image Leaked   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: How to 'GPS Journal' Your Outdoor Activities

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor Add some fun to your outdoor activities this spring with GPS journaling. With the help of an app, you can preserve a track of your hike, bike ride, etc., including time, distance, speed, and more. You may also take photos, videos, and notes and embed them right into your trip story. Read on for more. Also this week, home theater gifts for grads, free iPhone music apps, and more. Home Theater Gifts For Grads Looking for a great gift to give to your favorite Grad? Why not give a home theater component. For some suggestions, check out the following Top Home Theater Gifts for Grads ...Read more See More About:  home theater gifts  home theater systems  hdtv Columbia GPS Pal App Review (iPhone & Android) Outdoor activities of all types can be more fun and more memorable if you "journal" your route and images and videos. Saved trips can also serve as a great resource for the next time you visit an area. The Columbia GPS Pal app for iPhone and Android operating system smartphones is a good, free way to get into e-journaling ...Read more See More About:  iphone app  gps reviews  hiking Top 12 Free iPhone Music Apps iPhone apps can be expensive, especially if you buy as many as I do. Fortunately, some of the best music apps won't cost you a dime. Whether you want to listen to free music or identify that unknown song on the radio, these iPhone apps are worthy additions to your collection ...Read more See More About:  iphone apps  music apps for iphone  Rumors of a 7-Inch iPad Persist If executed properly, an iPad Mini could lead to a net gain for Apple overall as it expands its footprint in the market. Potential inroads in Asia alone could be tremendous given the preference for smaller, more portable sizes in countries such as Japan by commuters. Read more See More About:  ipad  tablets  Electronics & Gadgets Ads Electronics College Free Apps for Iphone Iphone Applications Top Apps for Iphone Best Iphone Apps Featured Articles Bookmark Songs Like Audiobooks How to Use Gel Filters for Special Effects Flash Photography TomTom Goes Large With a 6-Inch-Screen VIA 1605TM GPS More On the Latest Apple iOS Update Minecraft XBLA Tips And Tricks (X360) Ubisoft Bringing The Avengers to the Wii U   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About Electronics & Gadgets: Security for Dropbox, Google Drive, and More

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Electronics & Gadgets From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor I'll have to admit, I'm hooked on the convenience of Dropbox (cloud file storage), but I do worry about security. In this issue, mobile office guide Melanie Pinola shows us how to keep our files safe on these services. Also this week, photography tips, game reviews, Apple warranty tips, and more. Security for Dropbox, Google Drive, Other Cloud Services Online storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive and others promise safekeeping of your documents and other files you upload to their services, but because security breaches do happen, it's always wise to take extra precautions when it comes to your most sensitive files ...Read more See More About:  online storage  file syncing  dropbox Best Equipment & Techniques for Overcast Conditions If you're a photographer who enjoys shooting photos on bright, sunny days ... and who tends to leave the camera in the drawer on cloudy, overcast days, you may want to rethink your policy. Shooting photos on a cloudy day requires some slightly different thinking, and some different equipment ...Read more See More About:  intermediate photography tips  weather photo tips  About iPhone & iPad Warranties: Is AppleCare a Good Deal? Information about the standard warranties that come with iPods and iPhones, as well as information about the AppleCare extended warranty plan ...Read more Minecraft Review (XBLA) Minecraft XBLA is fantastic and will hook you for days, weeks, or even months. It is such a simple concept - mine blocks and ore, and then use them to build new things - but it works incredibly well ...Read more See More About:  minecraft  microsoft game studios  xbox live multiplayer Electronics & Gadgets Ads Online Storage Drive Dropbox Backup Online Storage Data Online News Letters Best Online Storage Featured Articles World of Tanks PC Game Navigon MobileNavigator App for Android iTunes LP KEF Announces LS50 Mini Monitor Speakers What's in the New Apple iOS 5.1.1 Update The 10 Coolest-Looking Wii Games   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Electronics & Gadgets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement