In another not-so-effective protest for the second time in six weeks, New York City cabbies held a 24-hour strike objecting new rules requiring installation of GPS units in their cabs.

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Immersion Corporation, a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announced that CTT-Net of Korea will be launching the world’s first GPS device that use Immersion’s TouchSense® technology to provide tactile feedback for touchscreen interactions.

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Verdict: The best Benz yet. Still out-GPS'ed by portable units.

Adaptive cruise control, night-vision system, and radar-assisted braking are just a few of the features included on Mercedes' technological marvel, the 2007 S-Class -- an uber luxury vehicle brimming with high-tech features designed to improve driver comfort and safety. Also new on the ninth-generation 2007 S-Class is a completely re-designed GPS navigation system.

This week I take a look at Mercedes' flagship sedan, the $180,000 S65 AMG, and see how the redesigned navigation system (COMAND) measures up.

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Dash Navigation recently announced more exciting features for their much anticipated Dash GPS Device.

Dash plans to ship its GPS product for cars, the Dash Express, in early 2008 (crossing my fingers). For those not aware of the power of the dash, this navigation device is connected to the internet at all times. Its internet abilities allow Dash to peer-to-peer (with other Dash devices), report traffic conditions, and you can even program routes on to your device from your Web browser.

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If looking like a 60’s sci-fi character is your thing, then the Pyxis GPS watch is for you. Westech Korea’s Pyxis GPS watch might not have the good looks of Garmin’s GPS watch lineup, but their hoping to grab your attention with the millions of functions the watch can perform.

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Mio seems to be launching new units left and right. Its latest unit, the C728, is a monster of a GPS unit with its rather large 7" screen.

The C728 has many of the same features you'd come to expect from Mio's lineup; audio/video player, Bluetooth and split-screen interface. This new unit has thankfully upgraded their annoying 2.5mm headphone jack for the ever so welcome 3.5mm connection. However, the large screen drains the battery after only 2.5 hours.

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According to a new survey conducted by Solutions Research Group, 3 out of 4 people want some kind of new gadget this year for the holidays. The group surveyed 1200 consumers, asking them what gifts they would most like to receive this holiday season. GPS navigation devices came in 5th on the list, beating out the i(diot)Phone and Sony PS3. Unsurprisingly Digital Cameras and High Definition Televisions topped the wish list for most consumers.

Read on to see the entire list.

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What's the best selling GPS units in North America? The numbers are in for last month's top 10 selling GPS units. It's basically the usual suspects, but I'm continually surprised how many consumers are buying old, outdated devices.

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For some of us out there, mounting your TomTom device to your windshield is not an option. That’s why ProClip USA signed a global agreement with TomTom, Inc. to provide custom-made, in-vehicle device mounting solutions that integrate your TomTom with the car's interior.

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Did you know that the 2.5 year-old Garmin StreetPilot c330 is the best selling GPS in America today? That's not surprising, given the c330's history. But if you're in the market for a new GPS, there's good reason to look beyond the venerable c330.

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