Map your life with the Upstart GPS-startup Dash

The problem with having GPS systems is that you have to pull out maps and points-of-interest from databases and memory sticks. But here comes the Upstart GPS-startup Dash to get you out of that (traffic) jam. Their trump card is being able to pluck out all those maps and POIs via WiFi or cellular data. And it’s all done in real-time.

What does this mean? Your info is never outdated since it’s being fed into Google, Yahoo!, etc. And it doesn’t just give you street directions of, say, how to get to the nearest movie theater. It will also show you the movie schedules. You can download RSS feeds, for really up-to-date reports: traffic accidents and the like.

Another feature of the Dash is that every unit affects the central server. If you’re stuck in traffic down at Main, the Dash sends a signal to the central database, saying that it’s traffic where you’re at and signals it out to other dash units that might be in the area to warn them.

The Dash is mapped for a shipping release early in 2007. It’s still a long way, but once it’s out, expect it to sell like hot cakes. Lots of motorists will surely want this godsend.

The problem with having GPS systems is that you have to pull out maps and points-of-interest from databases and memory sticks. But here comes the Upstart GPS-startup Dash to get you out of that (traffic) jam. Their trump card is being able to pluck out all those maps and POIs via WiFi or cellular data. And it’s all done in real-time.

What does this mean? Your info is never outdated since it’s being fed into Google, Yahoo!, etc. And it doesn’t just give you street directions of, say, how to get to the nearest movie theater. It will also show you the movie schedules. You can download RSS feeds, for really up-to-date reports: traffic accidents and the like.

Another feature of the Dash is that every unit affects the central server. If you’re stuck in traffic down at Main, the Dash sends a signal to the central database, saying that it’s traffic where you’re at and signals it out to other dash units that might be in the area to warn them.

The Dash is mapped for a shipping release early in 2007. It’s still a long way, but once it’s out, expect it to sell like hot cakes. Lots of motorists will surely want this godsend.