May 2009
Magellan Roadmate
Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe. He did so under the Spanish crown in the 16th century. Since that time, the name Magellan has stood for navigation far and wide. Is it any wonder that there is a firm for global tracking services, therefore, named Magellan?
April 2009
How Does GPS (Global Positioning System) Work?
GPS (Global positioning system) GPS (Global positioning system) is a satellite sourced navigation system developed by the Unites States Department of Defense and is administered by United States Air Force 50th Space Wing.
Other Uses For GPS Besides Navigation
Wondering what that expensive piece of technological equipment is good for besides “turn left here?” How about a lot. There are several variations of GPS (global positioning system) today. Most familiar is the mountable GPS for marine and land navigational use.
March 2009
Other Uses For GPS Besides Navigation
Wondering what that expensive piece of technological equipment is good for besides quot;turn left here? quot; How about a lot. There are several variations of GPS (global positioning system) today. Most familiar is the mountable GPS for marine and land navigational use. Don t get stuck up these two uses as being the primary use for GPS, they once
May 2008
ABI Research: More than 550 million GPS-enabled handsets will ship by 2012
With location-based services (LBS) like navigation and location-aware social networks steadily gaining momentum, ABI Research is predicting more than 550 million GPS-enabled handsets will ship by 2012.
April 2008
Honda GPS Navigation Shows Crime Map
Honda is going to feature crime maps into their in-dash GPS navigation system that will provide a crime rating for each “region” (whatever that is). The system will be deployed in Japan, where the police keep good statistics per district.
Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta
Nokia Maps is taking maps and navigation experiences to the next level and introducing Walk - pedestrian navigation, in addition to Drive - world class car navigation, multimedia city guides, satellite maps and other innovative features.
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