A capable map app will save you time (and your sanity), but which one is best at dodging holiday traffic? I tested both and ...

Sygic has just rolled out its Live Route Alternatives, and it's actually pretty impressive. Good enough that it could put it in the same league as Google Maps.

Many people “drop a pin” when they want to send their location to someone else, but what if you don’t have a good connection or need to speak where you are? Now, an app called what3words can help.

The idea of telehealth is a simple one: healthcare delivered at a distance, most likely through a video call to your smartphone or PC. The idea has been around for almost as long as broadband internet ...

Q: We’re planning an extensive driving trip this summer and trying to decide if we should get a dedicated GPS or use our smartphones. A: As good as smartphone navigation apps have become, there are ...

I have the opportunity to purchase a new phone and have a choice of practically anything. I currently have an ancient Android phone that I've been pretty happy with. I use my phone for GPS a lot, and ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

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Droid, the new Verizon "app phone" that uses Google technology, has been talked up in the media as a rival to iPhone. But, with its Google Maps-based "turn-by-turn" navigation feature, the Droid ...