Tag archive: summer travel season

GPS maker Garmin has released a free, mandatory upgrade for its GPS devices to correct a problem with a recent firmware update. After applying the firmware update, selected GPS models would repeatedly try to upgrade their firmware, then either fail to acquire GPS signals or shut down entirely. Garmin's update, available via its WebUpdater, should correct the problem—but only for customers who can still power up their devices… Read More

“With the busy summer travel season underway and the increasing popularity of wireless portable electronics with both business and leisure travelers, now is an perfect time to reiterate the importance of creating a new industry standard that will help manage the use of these devices on board commercial aircraft,” said Douglas Johnson, senior director for technology policy at CEA. “Some airlines are beginning to liberalize… Read More