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This GPS-equipped computer pen would include an LCD screen and a handwriting recognition function that deciphers your sloppy penmanship. ->

Just because you're not one of those iSomething owners doesn't mean you need to miss out on all the fun. Make sure the packing list for your next adventure includes loading up on some free outdoors apps for your Android phone. Check out some of these great applications and add a little something ex...

Now I love using Google Maps on my iPhone to get around, and won't knock the usefulness of GPS systems in general--even if I tend to prefer a good ole fashioned printed map. But NPR has a really perfect example of why you shouldn't just blindly rely on a GPS system for navigation, particularly when...

Whether you've lost your way, lost your cell service, or just want to record the location of a great new fishing hole, the BackTrack D-Tour from Bushnell has your back. Weighing in at a pack-light 6 ounces, and allowing you to store up to five of your favorite trail, campsite, or fishing locations,...

Qualcomm has a new gadget to help keep an eye on man's best friend. Using location-based peer-to-peer technology, Snaptracs, one of Qualcomm's subsidiaries, is building rechargeable GPS collars, TechCrunch reported. The waterproof device, called Tagg, fits dogs or cats that weigh more than 10 pound...

Adventurers who want to ensure they know how to get back to where they started, but who don't want to carry a full sized GPS unit may find the answer with Brunton's latest offering. The Brunton Get-Back GPS measures just 2.75" x 1.5" x 0.5", which is small enough to fit just about anywhere, and [.....

Bet you didn't know that you could draw while you ran, did you? Here's a new twist to keep your running game interesting: By using the GPS feature in your phone, you can create drawings, with your body's path as the pencil. The FigureRunning app lets you turn your jog into a picture. Simply fire [....