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This Map Zooms In As You Unfold It [Maps] external link

With GPS and map software ubiquitous on every smartphone, it's a sad reality that paper maps have fallen by the wayside. With location-based searching, powerful zoom capaibilities, and a GPS chip tracking your every move, it's hard to deny the advantages of digital maps.
Sat, Jan 23 |  from Gizmodo

 

MiFi Exploit Shows GPS Position and Security Settings for Your Mobile Hotspot [Security] external link

Among the information the MiFi 2200 will readily share is the WiFi security key – sent in clear text – and with some Javascript Baldwin showed it was possible to change the hotspot's settings to the point where a factory reset is required in order to restore functionality to the user. Even if...
Mon, Jan 18 |  from Gizmodo

 

Google GPS has arrived! but just for Android . external link

The Holy Grail of GPS apps is here my friends, but its just for Android phones **image** If only this came out for java phones.. i would kill to have this on my C905!!!! http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/index.html#utm_campaign=en&utm_source=gh0smm&utm_medium=ha&am...
Wed, Jan 13 |  from Esato

 

Garmin 450T Outdoor GPS Their Best (Without a Silly Camera) [GPS]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail OLATHE, Kan.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the Oregon 450t and Oregon 450 touchscreen GPS devices, the newest of Garmin's next-generation outdoor handhelds now compatible...
Wed, Dec 30 |  from Gizmodo

 

Opinion: Magellan GPS brings new version of Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone external link

Thumbnail High Tech Lounge Among overall UI enhancements tailored to the phone navigation environment are larger back button, larger vehicle indicator, direct map access button, ... Magellan GPS Launches New Version of Magellan RoadMate App for iPhonePR Newswire (press release)
Fri, Dec 25 |  from Mobiletor.com

 

GPS battle heats up external link

GPS makers like Garmin and TomTom are obviously well aware of the impending threat posed by Google's Maps Navigator and are starting to respond to the ... Whereis That Restaurant?Gizmodo Australia all 2 news articles »
Tue, Dec 15 |  from MyADSL

 

Garmin nuvifone G60 Review external link

The Garmin nuvifone G60 is a hybrid device, pairing a touchscreen GPS with a 3G wireless phone on at&t's network. There's nothing fancy here, ...
Thu, Dec 10 |  from Brighthand

 

Garmin Nuvifone G60 GPS Phone Review: Do Not Buy [Review] external link

Thumbnail • The battery ran down completely during my first day of testing, after a few phone calls and some modest GPS navigation, and the battery indicator drops fast when it's just on standby. In fairness, you shouldn't use this phone or any other phone without a car charger, if you intend to use it f...
Mon, Oct 5 |  from Gizmodo

 

Opinion: iPhone Navigation App Battlemodo, Part II: The Best Cheap GPS App [Battlemodo] external link

Thumbnail GoKivo GPS Navigator by Networks In Motion Like I said, my experience with previous Networks In Motion products has not been pleasant. Compared to TeleNav's Sprint Navigator and AT&T Navigator, NIM's VZNavigator was atrocious. So imagine my surprise when I actually enjoyed GoKivo.
Thu, Sep 24 |  from Gizmodo

 

How To: Beginning Python Visualization external link

The first example is using GPS data. By using Python one can extract data from GPS receivers and enter it into the computer and manipulate it to do what one wants including creating graphs and charts. In this section he shows how to use CSV, ...
Wed, May 27 |  from Slashdot

 

HOW TO USE FREE LIFETIME GARMIN TRAFFIC REPORTING ON NUVI 265WT GPS BASIC TUTORIAL, PART IVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail Author: brentfoto Keywords: traffic reporting Garmin Nuvi 265WT how to tutorial GPS Added: May 24, 2009
Sun, May 24 |  from YouTube

 

How To: Garmin Unlock GuideVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail Instruction on how to unlock the map update nd how to transfer the map into your GPS Unit Author: jiejenn Keywords: Garmin GPS Unlock Map update Added: February 12, 2009
Thu, Feb 12 |  from YouTube

 

Patch: Garmin Releases WebUpdater 2.0.5 external link

 PA - On Wednesday, GPS accessory company Garmin released version 2.0.5 of its firmware for its family of devices. The update, a 15 megabyte download (courtesy of ...
Thu, Jan 8 |  from O'Grady's Power Page

 

The Signal (IntoMobile Podcast: Episode 12) external link

Verizon Wireless Promises Unlocked GPS Receivers Next Year! Palm Launches Software Store Samsung’s Android phones coming to Sprint and T-Mobile by June next year Palm preparing something interesting for CES 2009? Sprint Introduces the BlackBerry Curve 8350i Smartphone
Mon, Dec 22 |  from IntoMobile - Mobile Phone News and Reviews

 

Patch: Apple Releases iPhone 2.2 Update external link

Some of the highlights of the update center on GPS and Google Maps. For example, version 2.2 includes Google Street View in Google Maps, which allows users to see a 360-degree view of locations taken with cameras mounted on Google's cars. It also added walking directions in Google maps with i...
Fri, Nov 21 |  from Hard OCP

 

Podcast: Sammy's Review of the Week external link

Thumbnail gt;Next on Palm's agenda and Palm(R) Treo(TM) and Centro(TM) smartphone users and GPS enthusiasts in the United States and Canada, Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Garmin(R) International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN), today announced a Palm GPS Navigator featuring Garmin Mo...
Sat, Oct 27 |  from palmaddict.typepad.com

 

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