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dlamb
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Saturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
Jimmy does it all.
An apple a day.
The most pointless show on the web.
Waitrose Vs Aldi.
They could probably make conversations with you.
Turn it up loud in the car.
Gwen.
I have met Millie from Minnesota.
Why are there no solar panels on the roofs of electric cars ?
Water Butt.
Are bagels better than bread ?
What are the supermarkets like where you are ?
Are you not connected to the water mains ?
A stupid place to put a Sat Nav.
Lost bank card.
How long do things stay on the internet ?
Saying's that you parents said.
"Are you interested" ?
Regenerative braking.
Staff at "Route 2" in Birmingham.
Revolving number plates.
Waffles & maple syrup.
Things that people complain about.
Sexy Liverpool accent.
Will a tree grow in my tumnmy ?
Why is it so expensive ?
Sue on the tannoy system.
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chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UKSaturday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show... more
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Robert Jones is the guy who followed his navigation device in his BMW down a path so narrow that only folks walking their dogs used it. The real problem wasn't that he followed the nav down a walking path, but the path ended in a cliff.
The only thing that kept the man from falling off the cliff was a sturdy wire fence. Jones was found to be guilty of undue care for following the sat nav down such an obviously dangerous path.
Then he was fined £370, ordered to pay the £500 recovery costs, a £15 victim surcharge and hit with six penalty points. He should have been publically humiliated too, what a goober.Robert Jones is the guy who followed his navigation device in his BMW down a path so... more
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The relentless march of the Apple iPhone continues today as the firm released new software that promises to give dedicated satnavs a run for their money.
The software will upgrade the iPhone 3G and 3GS, which already contain Google Maps and GPS allowing users to get from A to Z.
Smaller companies have released basic satnav applications such as the 'CoPilot Live' by ALK Technologies. But this is the first time a major player in the satnav market like TomTom has entered the fray.
The UK and Ireland application costs £59.99 from iTunes, while the Western Europe version is priced at £79.99, for those planing to drive on the continent.
Dedicated satnavs cost anything from £100 upwards.
The satnav firm uses the phone's inbuilt GPS chip to locate the car.
A new system called IQ Routes then calculates the best way to go. Instead of suggesting the quickest journey based on travel time, the software uses data from other users in the area to determine the fastest route.
TomTom claims this technology lets people reach destinations quicker up to 35 per cent of the time. Users can even enter an address by just clicking on one of their contacts.
Live maps, which include locations of speed cameras, cash machines and garages, show on the screen while directions are read out.
The software can also suggest alternative routes if a turn is missed or a road is blocked and varies the route depending on the time of day to avoid rushhour jams.The relentless march of the Apple iPhone continues today as the firm released new... more
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Navigation systems have become ubiquitous in vehicles ranging from $100,000 luxury cars to $16,000 compacts. The auto industry has been grappling with the best way to safely navigation, with some companies going to touchscreen units, while others opting for a joystick solution like BMW's iDrive. Either way, you're still taking your eye off the road, making nav use a potentially dangerous endeavor.
Apple may have other plans, however, as Cupertino has filed a patent for a safer touchscreen system. According to the filing, Apple's ideas include voice-activated directions; a detachable, iPhone-like device that can also be used as a still or video camera; and navigation that can only be accessed by the front seat passenger when the vehicle is moving.
The 11-page document also includes mention of wireless communication subsystems, such as 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, CDMA, GSM and EDGE. The wireless communications would enable the nav system to sync up with an iPhone to load information already stored on the latter before entering the car. The proposed Apple system sounds like SYNC on steroids, but the road from the patent office to the dashboard can be a long one. Hit the read link below for more info on Apple's extensive patent filing.Navigation systems have become ubiquitous in vehicles ranging from $100,000 luxury... more
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Robert Jone's car teetered on the edge of a cliff after he followed sat nav directions down a steep path in West Yorkshire.Robert Jone's car teetered on the edge of a cliff after he followed sat nav... more
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ClareW
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Momo is a haptic navigation device that can help you find your way without the need for sounds, screens or flashing lights. And it has a cute crocheted jumper too!Momo is a haptic navigation device that can help you find your way without the need... more
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A British company called SciTech Systems has won this year's European Satellite Navigation competition.
The winning idea was a sat nav locator and communication system built into a lifejacket.
A British company called SciTech Systems has won this year's European Satellite... more
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ClareW
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The new generation of Sony satnavs is aiming to pull information from sites such as PetrolPrices.com in order to locate the cheapest gas. The only issue, it is unlikely to feature in Europe.
The new generation of Sony satnavs is aiming to pull information from sites such as... more
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The new wave of SatNav GPS Mobile phones have found a very specific use amongst the UK's cyclists - as make shift satellite navigation systems for bicycles.The new wave of SatNav GPS Mobile phones have found a very specific use amongst the... more
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The world's first 'satcom' - a free series of comedy sketches you can download to your satnav or GPS mobile phone, which automatically plays at relevant points along the M6 motorway - has been unveiled.
Click the link for a review of '230 Miles of Love', the gadget made using a programme called Geovative which allows users to plot a GPS tour that can contain audio, images and text.
Last year amateur historian Daniel Taylor launched roadtour.co.uk, offering history guides that drivers could download to their satnavs for information on 600 castles, parklands, battlefields, monuments and stately homes. The Good Pub Guide has produced a satnav version, which alerts drivers to the best, well, pubs, nearby.The world's first 'satcom' - a free series of comedy sketches you can... more
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Ever been lost in the city and in desperate need of a wee? Well you'll no longer have to use the side of a dumpster truck or a sketchy back alley and ladies you can rejoice! No longer will you be that stuck in that horrible situation ever again!
Simply text 80097, or SatLav, as it has become known by its fond users, and it will pinpoint your location and tell you where the nearest toilet is!
All for just 25p. Now that's a bargain!Ever been lost in the city and in desperate need of a wee? Well you'll no longer... more
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