There is no denying that satellite navigation systems and GPS technology have come a long way over the years. With GPS’ immense popularity, it is no surprise that a large number of users are increasingly looking for ways to personalize their GPS units. To meet these fast growing demand, leading manufacturers such as TomTom have [...]
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As America’s GPS satellites continue to progressively fail right along with the Air Force’s efforts to replace them, the GAO fears there are serious issues looming. Specifically, can the government acquire new satellites in enough time to maintain the existing GPS applications needed for military, car navigation and other civilian uses?
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GPS.eu announces the launch of the much awaited TomTom iPhone application, which was showcased by Apple at the WWDC in March this year.
The TomTom iPhone application is now proudly displayed on the shelves at the iTunes App Store and is available for purchase at a price of £59.99.
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Sat nav device users may soon no longer have to worry about purchasing a separate receiver for their car if the recent announcement by TomTom is any indication. The company plans to release a software application that integrates with the Apple iPhone in the very near future.
Are you tired of hearing disparaging comments about your navigation skills from the backseat drivers among your friends and family? Would you like to have a device that could give you turn by turn directions, no matter which part of the world that you might be in? If such an item is on your Christmas [...]
Under the direction of the Lockheed Martin team, the United States military recently took another positive step in the development of the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation GPS-powered aircraft, aptly named the GPS III. Successfully completed is the PDR (Preliminary Design Review) phase, a significant milestone that will allow the team to move into the next [...]
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“The GPS will not go down,” said Colonel Dave Buckman of the U.S. Air Force in a Twitter post. The update was made in attempt to reassure the world that the Global Positioning System will not crash, despite the recent GAO (Government Accountability Office) report which sparked fear that there could be a problem with [...]
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Last year, TomTom continued to further its leading distance from the competition by introducing its IQ Routes technology. The technology is based on the average speeds actually measured on the road instead of posted speed limits. This means that the new TomTom GPS devices can determine routes by considering all options and selecting one that [...]
Garmin, the portable navigation device manufacturing company, has announced launch of Garmin Nuvi 265WT. This compact device has modern but simple design. The device measures 4.8 inches in length, 2.9 inches breadth and 0.8 inches thick. It weighs 6.1 ounces. This device can be used with different cars without any discomfort.
Navigon launched its new product in the market of car GPS named Navigon 2200T. It is priced at $229.99. This is a compact navigation device with a smart and compact look. The bright touch screen of 3.5 inch wide is bigger than compared to other portable navigation devices. It has a resolution of 320X240 pixels [...]
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