Cacheline for Tuesday, April 22, 2014 reports on Groundspeak's new Giga-Event type.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media:
Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

nativtxn joined The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 to talk about tools for Geocacher collaboration for the one-hundred twentieth edition of the GeoGearHeads. Some of the tools mentioned were:

• Google Drive
• Evernote
• Dropbox
• Box
• OneDrive
• Pogoplug
• Transporter
• Glympse
• Waze

Brightblades and Wet_Coaster also wrote in with questions and feedback this week.

Congratulations to Limax for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to GxProxy for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

debaere returns with talk with The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 for the one-hundred nineteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads to tackle several subjects. Golfer89 emailed about contacting Geocachers through Geocaching.com with accounts that haven't been validated. DuneBuddy asked about caching without a data connection. debaere shared his experience with the Garmin Monterra which he reviewed on his blog. He also shared a fact about GPS from Gizmodo. They then talked about CNet's "Meet the next-gen USB cable that could sweep away all others" article and the promise of the new cable format. Wet_Coaster also asked a couple questions; one about printed maps and the other about supplies carried when caching. They wrapped about with a little tidbit about "GEOCACHE" being added to Scrabble.

Thanks to the eight GeoGearHeads who pledged in our Patreon campaign to keep these shows coming. Your small financial contribution each month (along with those from other Patrons) helps us keep the lights on and can earn you some bonus material and even swag. Patrons can visit our Patreon for the bonus material recorded after this week's show.

Congratulations to jonnybgoode9 for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to GxProxy for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

Dr. Everett L Braun and Dr. Nicolas E. Where join us for the one-hundred eighteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads to discuss the implications of time travel and geocaching. Our thanks go to BananaForce for inspiring this feature and to NativTxn and Wet_Coaster for their feedback through the Live Q&A.

Thanks to the five GeoGearHeads who pledged in our Patreon campaign to keep these shows coming. Your small financial contribution each month (along with those from other Patrons) helps us keep the lights on and can earn you some bonus material and even swag.

Congratulations to KristaWalks for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache-Advance.com for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

Peanuts or Pretzels (of the Peanuts or Pretzels blog) talk about their geocaching adventures for the one-hundred seventeenth edition of the GeoGearHeads. billy robson asked about tools to translate cache pages. Some of the options the panel found were "Google Translate" (and their Android and iOS apps) "Bing," "SysTran" (and their iOS App), "iTranslate" (for Android and iOS, plus their "iTranslate Voice 2" for iOS), "SayHi Translate," "Word Lens." After that our guests talked about their early geocaching experiences using free WiFi to load up information on their iPhone during their visit to Edinburgh. They also talked about geocaching and navigating using their Oregon 650t on the Yucatan Peninsula. They also talked about their favorite Geocaching adventure in Angkor Wat and their short visit to Seattle during a layover.

Check out the new Patreon campaign to keep the GeoGearHeads shows coming. Your small financial contribution each month (along with those from other Patrons) helps us keep the lights on and can earn you some bonus material. Visit our Patreon for a free preview of the bonus material recorded after this week's show.

Congratulations to CP590 for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred sixteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads we revisit the subject of batteries (see Beta.01 and Beta.02 for the first two). The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 started with some information about Heavy Duty, Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH, and LSD NiMH AA and AAA batteries. Then they looked at a question from Wet_Coaster about NiMH performance in cold weather. There were a couple of resources from Panasonic and a PDF by Boguslaw Pierozynski with some helpful information. LANMonkey also asked about the life and charging of NiHM batteries. They then tackled the rechargeable batteries for mobile devices – LiOn, LiPo, and Lead-Acid. Some helpful tips were shared from Lifehacker and more information is available from Battery University. They wrapped the show up talking a little about fuel cells and the Brunton Hydrogen Reactor.

Congratulations to LANMonkey for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred fifteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads debaere and StevensAdInfinitum join DarrylW4 to discuss many subjects. We returned to the conversation about "GGH 109: GPSR Loads I" via an email from Wet_Coaster. We also heard from CP590 about the "Soup, Bread and Caching Love Stories the 6th Year" (GC4X6XE) and the permanent "Share the Love: Laboratory" (GC4Z47R) placed as a result. The last bit of email came from Martin asking about the Garmin GLO and GNS 2000. The Bad Cop also left us an article about rescuing a wet phone. He would have been excited to discus Google's conference on the Aura platform this April. Another important topic came to us from the Verge – "California court says drivers can read maps on their phones." The panel also talked about some of the new products released around this year's Mobile World Congress:

• The Verge: Samsung's new Gear smartwatches are updated takes on a familiar idea
• The Verge: Samsung dives into fitness wearables with the Gear Fit
• The Verge: Samsung's Galaxy S5 is here with more power, more pixels, and a refined design
• Android Central: Sizing up the LG G Pro 2, LG Optimus G Pro and LG G2
• Android Central: Panasonic announces rugged 5-inch Toughpad phone

Perhaps the most interesting and most geeky story came from The Atlantic – "Where Time Comes From" – it's recommended viewing and reading for all tech geeks!

Congratulations to Jockepod for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred fourteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads we're joined by djbach about their geocaching from a cruise ship.

Congratulations to jonnybgoode9 for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

The authors of "101 Devil Caches" joins us for the one-hundred thirteenth edition of the GeoGearHeads to share some creative cache containers. The authors of the book and Mad Cacher Blog talked about the book almost a year ago on Episode 296 of the Geocaching Podcast.
We also heard from a couple people on past episodes. TAZ427 emailed about his experience with carrying a knife through airport security (which we'd talked about on GGH112). We appreciated the voicemail from JR and Juju thanking debaere for the article and information he shared on GGH109.

Congratulations to CodeJunkie for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift! Thanks to TAZ427 for the answer we read.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred twelfth edition of the GeoGearHeads subwaymark joins us to talk about geocaching on trips. We heard from cybrgeek about using the Microsoft Surface RT to load his GPSR. Phillyman asked for opinions about traveling along Route 66 with his Garmin Oregon 400t, 550t, nüvi 40, and 2475 without data for his iPhone. Eric and Virginia wrote in about using GSAK and the Garmin POI Loader to load Geocaches into his Garmin GPSMAP 60 and nüvi. Wet_Coaster asked about issues subwaymark might have encountered carrying his gear through airport security.

Congratulations to Brightblades for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

The team (bendodson, Simon Wicks, and Alan) from WallaBee joins us for the special edition of the GeoGearHeads on the second birthday of the game. The WallaBee team took quicks submitted from the Live Q&A along with those from 24Karat, abqfox, Acyducy, ALEVanguard, Aunt Carol, baleensavage, beavermuffin, BelleLea, betasito, BonnieB, BridieMayDeacon, bullseyeshooter, Carissa848, carolyhi, chan2013, Chuck's Ghost, Decoyote, dlp100, flame_b, Forman, HakanB, heterochromia11, ilowari, itsme123, JoMac, jRiegert, jwolf, Kagey, Katie W, katietot, kd7iem, KerryBee, loupea, lucycronk, maroo268, mert, mrsbatch, NiteOwlRN, onlysleepn, patnpc, peteroo31, RenevHasselaar, Robbie, scottyallanb, scrapcat, ShaneP, SkyRattlers, smurf, soxfan, Susie, targeteer2k, traciefrench, tszcz18, and vanda. The "WallaBee 101" guide was mentioned as a good tutorial. Also mentioned were the "ItemBrowser," "Honey Blend," and "WallaBounce" tools.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

[Team D]Benignsource (of "The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast") joins the panel for the one-hundred eleventh edition of the GeoGearHeads to discuss Mac OS Geocaching Apps. The apps mentioned were;

• iCaching (Mac App Store)
• Geocache Manager (Mac App Store)
• GCTK (Mac App Store)
• FizzyCalc (Mac App Store)
• iSpoiler (Mac App Store)
• GCStatistic
• GPSBabel
• Garmin BaseCamp (Mac App Store)
• Garmin POI Loader (Mac App Store)

Also mentioned was "GGH Beta.38: Waypoints vs. POIs vs. Paperless" for a good discussion of using POIs.
TheWoodenRadio shared some information about the geohashing conversation last show. He shared the links for xkcd Geohashing Main Page, xkcd Daily Page, and xkcd's Detroit graticule page. He also shared a similar activity called GeoDashing.

Congratulations to rDLr for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 talk through several subjects for the one-hundred tenth edition of the GeoGearHeads. The first item was let over from last week about Wet_Coaster's experience with his Asus Transformer. Nighthawk700, TAZ427, CodeJunkie, FuzzWuzz, billy robson, CP590, and Stucuk wrote in about their plans for the "I <3 Geocaching" Lab Cache (CP590 mentioned a couple of events – "Soup, Bread and Caching Love Stories the 6th Year" (GC4X6XE) and "I ♥ Geocaching" (GC4XMHV) – around exchanging them). Scrapcat shared her experience with "Klikaklu - Scavenger and Treasure Hunts" and wrote it up in her blog. We heard from NativTxn about the "GeoKrety Logger" app for Android. We also talked about a question from TheWoodenRadio about Google Maps. Next was the article from The Verge: "California woman who got a ticket for driving with Google Glass is off the hook." "H.R.3304 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014" aims to block six Russian monitoring stations (New York Times and The Verge). Last on the list this week was a question from JerseyEric about geohashing.

Congratulations to CP590 for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred ninth edition of the GeoGearHeads talk about getting geocaching information to a GPSR. debaere (Google+) joined The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 to talk about the kit he uses mentioned in his "Nexus 7 Based Geocaching Kit" post. That kit is based on an OTG Cable and Nexus Media Importer. We also heard from Nighthawk700 who shared his technique using GSAK at the center. gnies asked about using his Galaxy S4 to load his eTrex 20. TAZ427 used the Live Q&A function in the Google+ Hangout On Air to let us know he does that with his S4 and Oregon. kc9gbo shared a little about his technique using Motorola Photon to my Delorme PN-60. The panel then talked a little about the dead Go Rove project and the failing of BaseCamp Mobile.
We heard from ds8300 and tor_selden with follow-up to last weeks's show. They told us about new laws in Sweden – "Stricter rules for powerful laser pointer from January 1, 2014 " – and laser safety.

Thanks to tokyotwowheeling and Ed2Ed for their reviews in the iTunes Store.

Congratulations to DudleyGrunt for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred eighth edition of the GeoGearHeads John Robb returns to talk about lasers and geocaching. On his fourth appearance, John Robb (of Cache At Night who caches under teamvoyagr) shares some of the issues to consider when attempting a laser-based geocache, advantages, disadvantages, and some examples. John's first laser cache was "After Dark Duet" (GC24MXZ) which lead him and his partner to create "BFL Boot Camp V - Alien MacGyver" (GC2EYDW). So other example laser caches are "BFL VI - ...in a galaxy far, far away" (GC35FHF) and "BFL 7: Sin - Blinded By The Light" (GC40V3B). He also provided the "Angular Size Calculator" page for helping calculate errors. A couple of caches created with their Laser Loci are "Knights Templar" (GC4Q90W) and "GAG20 - Loki (NIGHT CACHE)" (GC4NWN9). Thanks to StevensAdInfinitum and Two_Drews for their audio feedback used in this episode.

Congratulations to subwaymark for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

We return to the Lily Pad for a special release of GeoGearHeads. Bryan shares a little about the coming "Geocaching Adventure" feature during this interview recorded at the beginning of the month.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred seventh edition of the GeoGearHeads we talk with the Geocaching Vlogger. We also heard from Fishheadjr about how he uses geocaching videos to get inspiration, PadreJim and the video of one of his movements, and the UnDrCacher about his viewing and channel. Nighthawk700 wrote in about captioning videos and how well some videos like "Geocaching.com's Lost & Found Video Trailer" are done.

Congratulations to PadreJim for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

Cacheline for Tuesday, January 14, 2015 reports on Garmin's release of three new GPSMAP 64 models via their website:

• GPSMAP 64
• GPSMAP 64s
• GPSMAP 64st

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS
Social Media:
Email: Cacheline@CacheAManiacs.com

The creators of Sighter join us for the one-hundred sixth edition of the GeoGearHeads. (They spoke briefly about the venture on "UK Geocaching Podcast 25" last year.) The photography-based geolocation game is available for free on Android and iOS. DudleyGrunt, Two_Drews, and Nighthawk700 shared their initial reactions to the game. The creators also talked about the branded "Lakeland Treasures game (available for iOS) and the associated video. In a rare occurrence we recorded a few minutes after the show (available following the credits in the audio version or as a separate video on YouTube) answering some questions from DudleyGrunt, nativtxn, and Wet_Coaster during the show.

Congratulations to Urbandude23 for submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube. The additional "Q&A" session is also available on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

The Bad Cop made a trip to the Groundspeak office (Geocaching.com's parent) to grab several interviews for the one-hundred fifth edition of the GeoGearHeads. The first of those interviews with Bryan and UncleJames you'll find in this episode (there are two more we'll share in future episodes and another is available on episode 25 of "Caching in the Northwest"). One bit of information shared was the coming development of a Geocaching Intro app for Android, similar to the free "Geocaching Intro" app for iOS. UncleJames also shared a little about the 31 of 31 streaking and the role of Geocaching.com Souvenirs. Finally we heard about the hamsters powering the Geocaching.com servers.
We also heard from XpunkX that the service that had allowed for SMS connections to Geocaching.com was TextMarks.

Happy birthday to Nighthawk700, and congratulations on submitting the winning answer for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift! Congratulations as well to Cacheikers for the winning entry submitted in the 2013 GeoGearHead Audience Survey! If you've not had the chance to fill that out, please take a few minutes to do so as that does help shape our coming shows.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

Geocaching with multiple devices is the topic for the one-hundred fourth edition of the GeoGearHeads. The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 start with some feedback emailed by Murfster who recommends carrying the brochures from Geocaching.com in the native language of your travel destination. [Team D]Benignsource and TeamBuxton also shared their multi-device usage through social networks. Some related shows with more information are;

• GGH 097: Smartphone Cache II
• GGH 094: Getting Good Coords I
• GGH Beta.34: Going Smartphone from GPSR
• GGH Beta.32: Going GPSR from Smartphone
• GGH Beta.02: Battery Power II
• GGH Beta.01: Battery Power I

Congratulations to gundark2000 for the winning submission for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!
Please also remember to fill out our 2013 GeoGearHead Audience Survey if you haven't done so already.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred third edition of the GeoGearHeads The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 tackle a variety of subjects. Two_Drews emailed audio feedback. wolrab shared a Road Caching story about "Nicosia V, Ochi" (GC1G71C). neonride93 emailed about the future of Waymarking. The last feedback was emailed by murfster. Next up was an article from The Verge about cellphone unlocking in the U.S. Then it was on to the Bad Elf GPS for Lightning Connector. The Verge also posted an article about Google's location gaming platform. Meanwhile users can now add their own streetview images and add Google Maps to their website. BioLite's thermoelectric fire pit was next, then finally the PowerPot X project on Kickstarter gives owners the chance to charge their devices while cooking.

Congratulations to 4freds for the winning submission for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!
Please also remember to fill out our 2013 GeoGearHead Audience Survey if you haven't done so already.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundred second edition of the GeoGearHeads we're joined by Ricky Briganti of "Inside the Magic" to talk a little about the various location games within the Disney Parks. Nighthawk700 and JerseyEric shared some of their experiences before we moved into the "Agent P's World Showcase Adventure" (formerly the "Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure"). Other games mentioned were the "A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas," "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom," "Fantasyland: Break The Curse," and "Menehune Adventure Trail."

Congratulations to Bumble! for the winning submission for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!
Please also remember to fill out our 2013 GeoGearHead Audience Survey if you haven't done so already.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

ItMustBeJames and hokiecachers join in for the one-hundred first edition of the GeoGearHeads to talk about their geocaching on business trips. subwaymark and WoodenRadio pitched in with their travel caching – including a story about "Thing Sites: Thingvellir Lögberg" (GC3W68R). Thanks to Nighthawk700 for connecting us with ItMustBeJames and hokiecachers, and for his questions (most of which we didn't have time to ask these guests).

Congratulations to DeCoyote for the winning submission for this week's question. Thanks to Cache At Night for their donation of this week's gift!
Please also remember to fill out our 2013 GeoGearHead Audience Survey if you haven't done so already.

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com

For the one-hundredth edition of the GeoGearHeads The Bad Cop and DarrylW4 handle a packed agenda of random topics. First was feedback from [Team D]Benignsource (through his blog post), subwaymark, KristaWalks, Nighthawk700, CodeJunkie (through his post on a regional forum), wolrab (through his blog post), and BananaForce about their promotion of the GeoGearHeads. Next was the announcement of the "2013 GeoGearHead Audience Survey," where one lucky entry by the end of the year will receive a Magellan eXplorist GC (listen to the show for more information). "Giz" called in about a premium activity at the Greenbrier Resort which lead into discussion of Geoteaming. ds8300 contacted DarrylW4 about getting a GeoGearHeads Show unique. Geosphere 3.1 was the next item on the agenda. Then The Bad Cop got into the modular phones with the announcements from Motorola and ZTE. They also talked a little about GPS Tracklog's First looks at the Android-based Garmin Monterra. Next was articles about new mobile devices – "The Verge: Spec Sheet: Motorola shakes up low-cost smartphones with the Moto G" and "Android Central: Tegra Note 7 review." Some more information about T-Mobile's 200MB of free data for tablets came out. Engadget and The Vergewrote about a Google Glass Explorer who received a ticket for wearing Glass while she was driving. Finally was some discussion about the rule changes to flights in the U.S. and the E.U. allowing personal electronics in all stages of flights. Here are some links to articles on The Verge for more information:

• "FAA officially approves using electronics during all phases of flight"
• "Delta and JetBlue become first airlines to allow electronics during takeoff and landing"
• "American Airlines now allows personal electronics use throughout entire flight"
• "United becomes the latest airline to let customers use electronic devices gate-to-gate"
• "US Airways joins list of airlines allowing electronics during all phases of flight"
• "Southwest Airlines now lets you use electronics during takeoff and landing"
• "Southwest Airlines now offers Wi-Fi access even when planes are on the ground"
• "Virgin America now lets you use electronics during takeoff and landing"
• "EASA guidance says Europeans can use personal electronics during flights"
• "Europe approves 3G and LTE networks for in-flight use"

The live video session from this Google+ Hangout On Air can be found on YouTube.

Subscribe to the feed: iTunes RSS Stitcher
Social Media:
Email: GeoGearHeads@CacheAManiacs.com