All of you nature loving outdoorsey folk, Magellan has released three new handheld GPS units to help you find your way across unfamiliar terrain. The 510, 610 and 710 ($349.99, $449.99 and $549.99 respectively) boast a 3-inch screen a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera and a microphone for recording audio and video recordings on your trips. more »

The GPS, the 21st century version of the compass. Invaluable to weary travelers who feel the air suck out of there lungs when they are unaware of the location of the nearest Starbucks. The technology, created by the US military and released to the public in the mid 1980’s by Presidential decree has blossomed into a top holiday gift and dashboard staple. Perfected with the discontinuation of selective availability in 2000 which helped to refine the systems accuracy, and thus enhance its marketability. Companies like Garmin and Tom Tom have lead the market with these tech must haves.

The Glonass mapping system, which is managed by the Russian military and currently works over most of Russia, is expected to cover the globe by the end of 2009 when all of its 24 navigational satellites will be operating. Just this week, Russia has successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, which is located in ex-Soviet more »