If you're big on outdoor activities — hiking, trail running, or cycling — you know the familiar problem: Spotty GPS and data signals can mean a messy time trying to find your way out of the woods.

Imagine the power of a US$500 outdoor GPS built into a $5 app available on iOS and Android devices. In a nutshell, that's ViewRanger. The advanced mapping GPS app has been around for years in Europe ...

We're snowed in at Crave Towers today, huddled around a cheerfully crackling fire of old PC magazines while we spin tales of gadget glory. But we could be out making fresh tracks in the snow with ...

June 2, 2007 We're starting to see some really exciting convergence in mobile devices; why carry around an MP3 player if your phonce already does the job - plus acts as a PDA and a digital camera?

A new collaboration between Casio and mapping tech company ViewRanger lets adventurers leave their phone at home and access detailed maps right on a watch face. Dealing with a phone while hiking, ...

Smartphones are powerful navigation tools right out of the box. But an app called ViewRanger can make them all the more useful. Taken with ViewRanger Skyline – Compass Heading: 151°, Version: ...

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