GGH 090: Randomize XVI

Published: Sept. 21, 2013, 4 a.m.

and tackle a seeming complete random series of topics on the ninetieth edition of the GeoGearHeads. The show kicked off with feedback from both and about and it's use of the . Then the Bad Cop shared news from about a modular smartphone system they'd like to create. Of course the release had to be mentioned and the and were the topics of interest to location-based Gamers. The Bad Cop also upgraded his iPhone 5 to iOS 7 while DarrylW4 recommended (and has been) waiting a couple weeks for the App updates to catchup. Some articles of note they mentioned were; "" (from ), "" (from ), and "" (from ). DarrylW4 brought up the release of a new memory card format – (see also the ). also mentioned the as an option for Geocachers and DarrylW4 mentioned a few others recently shipped (including the , , ) he found encouraging. A question from on triggered some discussion on the changes in the game (see Engadget's "") and how its important to connect with fellow players. He also asked about and using maps. asked about using the for marking waypoints as well as other options (most of which will be talked about in the future "Getting Good Coords" show). asked in the Live Q&A about a GPSR with an emergency phone function. While neither the Bad Cop or DarrylW4 knew of a device doing both functions they suggested the , , or depending on needs. Finally asked about getting a GSM SIM for use in the U.S. DarrylW4 recommended using the network as they have better coverage overall than the other large GSM carrier in the U.S. – – but not necessary to use AT&T itself. Two s offered as options were and . The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on . Subscribe to the feed: Social Media: Email: