The Marine Electronics Hub
A new all-in-one analog/digital display from VDO which can be can be perfectly matched to any cockpit � ranging from sporty powerboats and the stylish old-timer to the luxury yacht. It is available with...
Technology is entering the boating world in many ways. The city of Amsterdam just announced (in Dutch) they will collect harbour/water taxes by SMS, cutting back on administration efforts and increasing ease of use....
Came across the new Sony DSC-T1 digital camera. The world’s thinnest 5MP camera in the world. Furthermore, Sony released a marine pack which makes your camera water resistant to a depth of approximately 120...
In Ocean Navigators’ eNewsletter EPIRBs (emergency position indicating radio beacons) are explained. A very interesting read (not online yet), and a necessary one if you’re thinking of buying/using one. It stresses the importance of...
A bit of legal/political news, but still relevant. This trade agreement will, in the end, make marine electronics cheaper and sooner available on the market. Furthermore it will make it easier for some innovative,...
I raised a question about the rise of the NMEA 2000 standard on Google Groups and got some interesting (but technical) answers that might help you decide on whether or not to spend your...
Thinking about installing an AC on your yacht? If you have several cabins and a living area on board, but you do not manage the climate properly, it might be a very heavy burden...
ShipModul Marine Electronics has come out with a new product, a Bluetooth enabled NMEA multiplexer, that facilitates wireless communication between your PC and marine instruments like a GPS, wind & depth meters or compass....
Wired reviews three portable generators and lists Yamaha’s EF1000iS as a best buy at $799, altough the Honda EU2000i pumps out 2 kilowatts for up to 15 hours per 1.1-gallon tank of unleaded, making...
A while ago, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), set up the Grand Challenge, a driverless robot race from LA to Las Vegas. Ever since there has been a lot of press coverage on...
