Not everyone has that natural compass to guide them around, which is where great GPS gadgets come into play. I've continuously put my blind faith on these devices to tell me how to get to where I want to go.
From doggy-tracking GPS collars to commute-savvy cycles, here's a collection of these handy GPS gadget designs.
Implications - Society has been growing increasingly dependent on personal technology devices that shape the way we interact, communicate and in the case of the GPS system: how we navigate our busy world. With this in mind, it is not surprising to see more and more devices incorporating GPS technology, and for the consumer who is hungry for increased technological interactivity in their life, these kinds of innovations are definitely just what the doctor ordered.
100 Glorious GPS Gadgets
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Girly GPS
Pink Nüvi
99
Luxury Car Mobile Phones
Nokia BMW Video Phone Concept Brings Bimmer Style to Cell Phones
98
Urban Pod Cars
The GM EN-V Goes from Concept to Reality (UPDATE)
97
Low-Cost Luxury Mobiles
The Bellperre is an Affordable, High-Quality Phone
96
Smartphone Auto Decks
Oxygen Audio O Car Transforms Your iPhone into the Car's Stereo System
95
Scuba Oxygen Helmets
The 'Immersed Senses' Helmet Enhances the Diver's Experience
94
Map Phones
Google Launches The G1 Phone
93
Sustainable Bus Stops
Tiffany Roddis' 'Ecoshel' Encourages People to use Public Transportation
92
GPS Touchscreen Phone
Garmin Nuvifone
91
Airborne Auto-Bikes
The Jetbike is a Jet Engine-Powered Flying Bicycle
90
Sunlight-Catching Devices
The Sun-Tracker Skylights Channel Natural Light Indoors
89
Direct to Eye GPS Goggles
The Zeal 2010 Transcend GPS Goggles are Good Enough for Gutsche
88
Amazing GPS Sports Glove
Verva Vie Sports Gauntlet
87
Advanced Polar Autos
The Bio-Inspired Ice Vehicle Will Help Examine the Impact of Global Warming
86
Crabby GPS Guides
The Pioneer NaviRobo Gives Directions Cutely
85
Shark-Shaped Watercrafts
The 'Seabreacher X' is an Extreme Diving Machine That Has Jaws
84
Mini Mobile Phones
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and the X10 Mini Pro
83
Commute-Savvy Cycles
Amur Leopard Makes Pedaling to Work an Enjoyable Process
82
Paranoid Parent Apps
The tXtBlocker Cellphone App Makes a Dent in Distracted Driving
81
GPS for Children
The Insignia Little Buddy Keeps Your Kids Safe
80
Military Mobiles
The Seals VR7 is Hardcore Rough and Tough
79
Adventurous Eco Bicycles
The E-Bike Summer Life is a Truly Adventurous Two-Wheeler
78
Geekified Motorcycles
The DashLink Docking Console Upgrades Your Ride with iPhone Chargers
77
iPhone-Integrated Electric Vehicles
Chrysler 200C EV Shows Off UConnect System
76
High-End Compact Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Digital Camera
75
RFID Walking Sticks
Visionplus Provides Navigation Help for the Visually Impaired
74
Celebrity GPS Voices
Homer Simpson, Snoop Dogg Navigate the Sat Nav TomTom
73
Grocery Store GPS Guides
The Meijer Find-It App Helps You Find the Frozen Food Section
72
GPS Lingerie
‘Find Me If You Can' Underwear
71
GPS Video Hybrids
The Oregon Scientific ATC9K HD Action Camera is Making Waves
70
Street-Legal Gamer Autos
The Sega Outrun Car by Garnet Hertz is a Driving Arcade Game
69
Winter-Ready Gadget Gloves
The North Face E-tip Keeps Your Hands Warm and Touchscreen Accessible
68
Projecting Maps
The Maptor Shines On a Wall to Show You the Way
67
Rugged Handheld Tablets
The Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field Tablet
66
GPS Convergence
The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card
65
GPS That Predicts Your Behavior
Sense Networks
64
Electrified Watercrafts
The Stealth Electric Jet Ski from DiMora is 100 Percent Green
63
Golf Master Watches
This Elegant Timepiece by Reconvilier Deserves the Name Hercules
62
GPS Glasses
The iPhone ARider is the Future of Navigation
61
Car Phone Mounts
GoSmart Clip Holds Your Smartphone Right into Your Steering Wheel
60
Car-Finding Keychains
Pocket GPS System Locates Your Car From Afar
59
Watches for Alzheimer's
The Keruve 2010 GPS Wristwatch is Discrete and Reliable
58
Driverless Auto Designs
Stanford's Autonomous Audi TT-S Operates Only With GPS
57
Floor-Swiffering Robots
Evolution Robotics Introduces the Mint at CES 2010
56
Robotic Water Purifiers
The Airborne Robotic Oil Spill Recovery System Can Clean Up the Gulf
55
Multi-Media GPS
iNAVI K2 GPS Plays Music and Games
54
Galactic GPS Gadgets (UPDATE)
The TomTom Star Wars Voices Program Lets You Travel With the Force
53
Braille City Maps
The DROP GPS Device Encourages You to Follow Blindly
52
GPS Integrated Rear-View Mirrors II
DSUS DS-400GB
51
Subway Finder Apps
Acrossair Pinpoints the Location of the London Tube for iPhone
50
Bliss-Inducing Smartphones
The Chinese Lephone by Lenovo is an Android-Powered Phone
49
Urban ATVs
The Quad Urban from Sebastian Salanova
48
Range-Finder Caps
The GPS-Enabled Skykap Advisor Golf Hat is for Golfing Tech Fanatics
47
Radical Rescue Gliders
Thees 'Swarming Micro Air' Vehicles are Lines of Vision in Disasters
46
GPS for Kids
Mee-Go GPS Keeps Your Children From Getting Lost & In Touch With Home
45
Next-Gen GPS
Ford, SYNC and Best Buy Promote Futuristic Electronic Driver Aids (CES 2009)
44
In-Dash Weathermen
BMW's Precipitation Radar Adds Weather Reports to GPS Console
43
Handy Proxy Peepers
The 'Visually Impaired Assistant' is an At-Hand Guide for the Blind
42
Satellite-Monitored Footwear
Isaac Daniel's Bluetooth 'Blue GPS' Shoes Keep You Connected (UPDATE)
41
GPS Handbags
Marilyn Light Bag
40
Tracking Devices for Pets
Retrieva Anti-Theft Dog Collar is a Labrador's LoJack
39
Route-Tracking Watches
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is the Latest in Portable Sports Tech
38
Guide Dog GPS
Peepo Device is a Safe Way to Expand Travel for the Blind
37
Geeky Sports Gadgets
The Touchscreen Garmin Edge 800 GPS Adds Biometrics to Features
36
3D GPS Systems
Pioneer avic-z120bt Has 3D Touch Display, DVD Playback and Bluetooth
35
Mileage Tracking Apps
The Nike+ GPS App Tracks Challenges You to Run Farther and Longer
34
Lost Pet Amber Alerts
Emergency Dog and Cat Recovery Assistance Helps Find Lost Pets
33
GPS-Tracked Globalization
BBC Follows One Shipping Container's Journey
32
Clothing That Communicates
Finnish Company Creates Clothing That Can Send and Receive Messages
31
GPS Camera Accessories
The Contour GPS Camera Turns Your Mobile into a Live Viewfinder
30
Lost Phone Trackers
Use iHound Software to Find Your Misplaced or Stolen Phone
29
Slick GPS Devices
The Magellan Explorist Catches Up to the iPhone Generation
28
GPS Hook-Ups
Using Location-Based Tech to Give Directions to Your Love Life
27
Criminal iPhone Trackers
The Offender Locator App Finds Sex Offenders in Your Area
26
Reverse-GPS Geocaches
Rickp Adds a New Challenge to the Game of Geocaching
25
GPS Footwear
Ambulator Shoes are Designed for Dementia Patients
24
Doggy GPS
RoamEO Pup Collar Keeps Track of Pooch
23
Location-Based Cameras
1080p ContourGPS Helmetcams Displays Your Every Move
22
Speaker Belts
The Uplink Handfree Listening Device is Ideal for Sports Enthusiasts
21
GPS Tourism For Lost Landmarks
Mauerguide For Fallen Berlin Wall
20
Pub-Finding Apps
Bulmers Cider Augmented Reality iPhone App Locates Your Next Brew
19
GPS Steering Wheels
Takata CSW
18
Futuristic Compasses
The GPS Kompis Navigates via Advanced Technology
17
Real-Time Traffic Apps
Stay Updated on Jams With the Traffic.com Application
16
Tricked-Out Water Rafts
SOS Rescue Lifesaver Ring Prevents Hypothermia, Comes with GPS
15
GPS Recording Cameras
The Gobandit Actioncam is for Hardcore Weekend Warriors
14
Emergency Locator Devices
The Mace Buddi Gadget Keeps People Safe and Sound
13
Mini GPS Units for The Disoriented
Bushnell BackTrack
12
Star Wars Navigation Voices
The TomTom GPS System gets Yodafied
11
Screenless GPS
The Kapsys Kapten Audible GPS With Voice Recognition
10
Uber-Intelligent Tour Guides
FINDmyTIME is the Ultimate Way to Entertain Traveling Guests
9
Humanized GPS Devices
Natural Guidance from Navteq Gives Directions in Plain English
8
Safety-Inspired Watches
Never Be Alone With the Lok8u Multi-M8
7
Tour Guide Apps
The American Museum of Natural History Explorer Helps You Navigate
6
Cabs for the Blind
The Eric Leong IRIS Concept Cab Transports People Via Text Messaging
5
Safety, GPS Tracker & Cell Phone
Aerotel GeoSkeeper
4
Mapped Snaps
The Fujifilm Finepix XP30 Digital Camera Does it All
3
Hip Hop Guidance Voice-Overs
Gangster Directions from the Flavor Flav Navtones GPS Device
2
Path-Finding Necklaces
The SixthSense GPS Has Everything a Tourist Needs
1
Blind Touchscreen Gadgets
Thimble Finger Glove Brings Visually Impaired into Tech Age
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Minimalist Living Spaces
The 'Knot House' in Tokyo is All About Natural Living
62 Killer Concept Bikes
From Red Bull Motorcycles to Skeletal Motorcycles
Sustainable Sci-Fi Bikes
The Hydrogen-Powered Buell H2 is Years Ahead of Its Time
Environmental Cityscapes (UPDATE)
New Tianjin Eco City Pictures Showcase Revolutionary City
Gladiator Runners
The Converse and Free People Shredded Sneakers are Torn Fashion
Earthy Green Houses
The Suoi Re Village Community House is at Home With the Environment
Luxury Eco Spas
Miraval Wellness Retreat Puts You at Home With the Earth
Comfortably Minimal Bicycles
The 'Evolution Bike' is an Extraordinary Step Forward
Rubber Band Chronographs
The Damian Kozlik 'Dot' is an Awesome Pointillist Watch
Low-Cost Luxury Mobiles
The Bellperre is an Affordable, High-Quality Phone
Super Sleek Soapbox Racers
These General Motors Extreme Gravity Cars Are Built for Speed
Attention-Grabbing Bicycles
The Colorful 'Digitizer' Bike was Designed to be Noticed
Futuristic All-Terrain Vehicles
The Scania Motion is Reliable in Extreme Conditions
Unmanned War Planes
The British Ministry of Defense Unveils the Taranis Aircraft for Rescues
Emission-Free Racing Bikes
The AER is Designed to Offer an Interesting Riding Experience
Adult Video Conference Apps
The Potential Naughty iPhone 4 Facetime Dilemma
Sci-Fi Movie Timepieces
The Abhinav Dapke 'Tron: Legacy' Function Watch is a Techtastic Treat
Space Suit Accessories
ZIIIRO Watches are Perfectly Suited for Intergalactic Travel
Workout Workstations
The Hammacher Schlemmer Treadmill Desk is for Workaholics
Cartoon-Inspired Watches
The Limited-Edition Dalek SpongeBob Watches Will Bring Smiles
Lego-Like Cameras
The Pentax Optio NB1000 is a Playful New Point-and-Shoot
Razor-Thin Folding Cycles
The Azor Bicycle Makes Fixies Look Fat
Solarific See-Through Pavilions
'Paul de Ruiter Architects' Designs an Amazing Eco Structure
Battery-Powered Airplanes
Cessna 172 Skyhawk Electric Propulsion to be Tested in 2010
Wind-Powered Bikes
Miss Courant D'air Generates Energy When it Moves
Futuristic Windowless Vehicles
Automotive Concept Is Very Different From Any Conventional Car
Germ-Fighting Mobiles
The HTC 1 Offers a Minimalist Look and Kills Bacteria
Futuristic Rescue Vehicles
The A.N.T. Rescue Vehicle Can Supply Aid on Any Terrain
360-Degree Viewing Helmets
Soldier Centric Imaging via Computational Cameras Offer Superman Sight
Rugged Electric Bikes
The Third Element eSpire is Built to Take the Road Less Traveled
Badass Eco Bikes
The Solar Energy Josh Hadar E-Trike Maxes Out at 45 Mph
Military Mobiles
The Seals VR7 is Hardcore Rough and Tough
Executive Bicycles
The Bikoff Bike is Specially Designed For Corporate Executives
Bony Electric Bikes
The Cyomo E-Bike Uses Foldaway Solar Panels to Stay Thin and Green
Itty-Bitty Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini50S Can Go Anywhere
Versatile Phone Holders
The Griffin Elan Passport Wallet iPhone 4 Case is a Handy Carrier
Braille Cell Phones
The Tactile Phone Uses Electronic Pulses to Simulate Braille Symbols
Durable Disaster Dens
These Recovery Huts Provide Shelter to Those in Need
Battlefield Bicycles
The ‘B.O.N.D.' Comes Equipped with Tank Tires and a Flame-Thrower
Handy Phone Docks
The 'Gimme Power' iPhone Charger Can Give Your Gadget a Boost
Hot Futuristic Bikes
NGR Motorcycle Incorporates the Most Advanced Technologies of the Future
Text Recovery Gadgets
The iPhone Spy Stick is the Holy Grail of Monitoring
Grocery Store GPS Guides
The Meijer Find-It App Helps You Find the Frozen Food Section
Jet Boat Seaplanes
The Privateer Prototype is an Amphibious Aircraft
iPod-Integrated Bikes
The Ecodrive by Juil Kim is a Technologically Advanced Skinny Cycle
Intensely Icy Institutions
Icelandic Institute of Natural History is an Epic Masterpiece
Personal Booby Traps
The Burglar Blaster Greets Intruders With Pepper Spray
Next-Gen Flying Cars
Terrafugia Unveils Renderings of the Transition Roadable Aircraft
Fizzy Electric Vehicles
Kia's 'Pop' Green Vehicle is One Concept Car That Will Make You Smile
Computer Techie Timepieces
The LED Binary Watch is for the Computer Coding Numerical Nerds
Vibrating Timepieces
Jolting Wake-Up Calls With the Analarm Watch
Feminine Fitness Apps
Get a Rocking Body With the NikeWomen Training Club App
Colorblind Traffic Lights
The UNIsignal Incorporates Shapes into Stoplights for Accessibility
Grid-Like Timepieces
The Yonkaku Watch Tells Time with Squares
Eco Mini-Chargers
Horizon's Minipak, Hydrofil and Hydrostik Are Hydrogen-Powered
Tricked-Out Pro Cameras
The New Pentax K-5 Digital SLR is Lightweight and Superfocused
Flat-Pack Xmas Bonuses
Despite Economic Recession, IKEA Bikes Go to 12,400 US Employees
Hassle-Free Bike Chains
The Stringbike Offers A Smooth And Comfortable Chain System
Sleek Cubic Chronographs
The Karim Rashid 'Kaj' Watch is a Minimalist Time-Teller
Car Phone Mounts
GoSmart Clip Holds Your Smartphone Right into Your Steering Wheel
Renovated Holy Houses
Zecc Architects Makes Old Church a Home With a Few Altarations
Carryall Bicycles
The Bisickle Concept Bike Aims to Promote Cycling Commutes
Braille Mobile Phones
The Voim Smartphone is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Invincible Clothes Hangers
Monkey Hangers Bend but Don't Break Under Pressure
Brail-Inspired Texting
The 'Tactile Texting' Utensil Helps the Blind Type on Their Cell Phones
Solarized Glass Homes
The Mission: House is a Hi-Tech, Eco-Friendly Abode
Green-Roofed Repositories
The Ballard Library Will Grow on You
InnovativeTalking Sticks
Sungjun Cha's 'Stick Talk' Helps the Hearing & Visually Impaired
Lecture-Recording Apps
The SoundPaper iPad App Makes Note-Taking Convenient
Bat-Inspired Eyewear
'WuFu' Glasses Use Ultrasonic Waves to Create Tactile Images for the Blind
Killer Rugged Cameras
'Swann' Sportscam is Built For The Apocalypse
Hydrogen Cell Airplanes
The Antares H3 Aircraft is the Successor to the Antares DLR-H2
Toytastic Robot Cameras
The Special Edition Pentax K-r Kore Janai Robo Model DSLR
Screaming Fast 2-Wheeled EVs
Lightning Electric Motorcycle Sets 173 MPH Land Speed Record
Fuel Cell Bicycles
SiGNa Chemistry Inc. Creates a Water- & Hydrogen-Powered Electric Bike
Pieced-Up Sound Systems
JBL Speaker Docks Will Make You Look Good
iPhone Dock Casinos
The 'Jackpot Slots iPhone Dock' is Your Very Own Gambling Machine
Lumber MP3 Docks
The Woodtec iPhone & iPod Dual Docking Station Lets You Reconnect with Nature
Beepless Wake-Up Calls
The 'Soft Touch' Alarm Clock is for the Hearing Impaired
Strumming iPhone Apps
Get Your Hendrix on with the Fingerist Instrument for the iPhone
Shoot-and-Show Video Cameras
HDV-350S Ordro Camcorder With Pico Projector is Now Available
Handy Proxy Peepers
The 'Visually Impaired Assistant' is an At-Hand Guide for the Blind
Shopaholic iPhone Apps
The eBay iPhone Fashion App Makes Clothes Shopping a Breeze
3D Braille Maps
The Brainovi Navigates Blind People in the Right Direction
Icy Phone Chargers
These Calypso Crystal iPhone Docks Capture Endless Beauty
Cloaked Surveillance Cameras
The 'Clothes Hook With Hidden Cam' Has Your Back
Route-Tracking Watches
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS is the Latest in Portable Sports Tech
Geeky Sports Gadgets
The Touchscreen Garmin Edge 800 GPS Adds Biometrics to Features
Pistol-Grip Cams
Toshiba Camileo P20 and S30 HD Cams for the Trigger-Happy Techie
3D GPS Systems
Pioneer avic-z120bt Has 3D Touch Display, DVD Playback and Bluetooth
Braille-Converting Gadgets
The Readot Device Deepens Tech Experience for the Visually Impaired
Floating Waterproof Cameras
The Speedo Aquashot Bobs Atop Waves so it Stays Within Reach
Foul-Smelling Aerosols
The Fart Spray is the Ultimate Weapon Against Your Enemies
Mileage Tracking Apps
The Nike+ GPS App Tracks Challenges You to Run Farther and Longer
Personal Audio Alerts
'Press Don't Panic' is a Personal Recorder for Medical Emergencies
Kinetic Energy Vehicles
The Eco-Friendly Humancar is Powered by Your Own Force
Braille Laptops
The Braille Sense Plus QWERTY Notetaker and MP3 Player
GPS Camera Accessories
The Contour GPS Camera Turns Your Mobile into a Live Viewfinder
Slick GPS Devices
The Magellan Explorist Catches Up to the iPhone Generation
Fingertip Reading Scanners
The Haptic Braille Reads Text for the Visually Impaired
Reverse-GPS Geocaches
Rickp Adds a New Challenge to the Game of Geocaching
Touchable iPod Auto Connectors
The iKit Autocon FM Transmitter Doubles as a Hands-Free Kit
Bar Tab Apps
ATX Innovation's TabbedOut Lets You Pay on Your Phone
Location-Based Cameras
1080p ContourGPS Helmetcams Displays Your Every Move
Household Regulation Apps
The Control4 iPad App Lowers Your Home's Energy Consumption
EV Business Niches
ALTe LLC Provides Electric Vehicle Fleet Conversion
Energy-Saving Apps
The Negawatt Application Helps You Become More Energy-Efficient
Renovated Work Apps
The New Office for Mac 2011 is Apple User-Friendly
Humanized GPS Devices
Natural Guidance from Navteq Gives Directions in Plain English
Braille Measuring Jugs
Virgile Thevoz Designs a Liquid Measuring Tool for the Blind
Healthy Junk Food Apps
Bryan Au's Eco Chef iPhone App Has Over 100 Recipes
Tour Guide Apps
The American Museum of Natural History Explorer Helps You Navigate
Calorie-Tracking Bike Apps
The LiveRider Device Connects Your iPod to Your Bicycle
Super Sleek Point & Shoots
Poco Pro is the World's Smallest Digital Camera
Action-Packed Apps
A-Team App for the iPhone Makes Sure You Ain't No Fool
Insect-Inspired Cameras
The Panoptic Camera Captures Panoramic Views in 3D
Music Festival Apps
The Exclusive 2010 Ibiza Rocks BlackBerry App
Blind Touchscreen Gadgets
Thimble Finger Glove Brings Visually Impaired into Tech Age
TV Series Spirit Apps
'Mad Men Cocktail Culture' Shows You How to Mix Drinks
Event-Planning Apps
Plancast Focuses on Smaller and Less Formal Evenings
Tweeting Football Apps
The TweetQB iPhone Application Will Keep Fans Posted on Scores