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GPS to drive 3G: 315 million GPS-based LBS subscribers expected in five years
Thursday 28 September 2006 – 03:42
In 2011, the total population of GPS-enabled location-based services (LBS) subscribers will reach 315 million, up from 12 million in 2006, according to a new study from ABI Research.
Computex 2008: Mio Launches New GPS Devices
Wednesday 4 June 2008 – 05:10
Mio, a subsidiary of Mitac International, launched two GPS phones and a GPS navigation device at Computex 2008.
GPS, MP3 and DMB (digital TV) for the car
Wednesday 27 July 2005 – 01:20
This is the FineDrive F400, a car GPS system that displays 3D cards, but also has an SD slot, 320 MByte of internal memory, a 4" colour screen, MP3 player functionalities and thanks to it's AV IN connector, it can receive video from any kind of source, li
EU GPS Rival Satellite Successfully Transmits Data
Friday 9 May 2008 – 10:50 in Networking
The European Union’s second test satellite in its Galileo bid to rival GPS has begun sending back data to Earth after its successful launch.
New GPS module is sensitive enough to be used indoors
Wednesday 19 April 2006 – 09:59
GPS navigation devices can help guide you on confusing freeways and country roads, but generally do not work indoors. But Navman, a maker of GPS navigation devices and modules, claims that its new Jupiter 30 GPS module that is sensitive enough to pick up signals in canyons, parking garages and even indoors.

Articles & reviews

CES 2007: TomTom to offer portable GPS device to the automotive industry*
Tuesday 9 January 2007 – 11:59
Pre-installed navigation systems in automobiles do not only have the disadvantage that they are significantly more expensive than most after-market systems, they are also, well, stationary which limits their use.
GPS Prices: Where Are They Now?*
Wednesday 11 April 2007 – 02:11
What ever happened to the days of getting maps from AAA, running your finger along the lines, and guessing about the exit signs? GPS is making that scenario an anachronism.
The Origins of GPS: Nazis, a Beautiful Movie Star and Guarded Secrets*
Friday 23 February 2007 – 02:10
Glamorous actress Hedy Lammar's fantastic 1940s escapades led to the world's most powerful weapons and today's most popular mobile and handheld gadgets.
CES 2007: Harman Kardon announces GPS/PMP combo*
Wednesday 10 January 2007 – 12:29
Harman Kardon, mainly known for its speaker systems, is entering the GPS navigation market with a portable device that can also play music and videos. The GPS-500 is PlaysForSure-compatible and is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
Choosing a Handheld GPS*
Friday 2 March 2007 – 04:23
Don't get lost choosing a navigation device; whether you're driving, running or trying to get to your next meeting on time, there's a GPS that will guide you right.