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Qualcomm's tech for your dog: the Snaptracs pet tracking device

By Nathan Ingraham on February 6, 2012 04:06 pm + 12 comments

Qualcomm's technology isn't built just to better the lives of humans, it can be useful for pets as Continue reading…
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The FCC wants your feedback on LightSquared's GPS woes

By Chris Welch on January 30, 2012 11:41 am + 27 comments

With mounting evidence that its proposed use of spectrum would have a detrimental impact on GPS Continue reading…
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Supreme Court rules that warrants are needed for GPS tracking of criminal suspects

By Nathan Ingraham on January 23, 2012 12:23 pm + 14 comments

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a warrant is necessary to use GPS when tracking Continue reading…
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Sony adds Glonass positioning to numerous Xperia phones, cites accuracy benefits

By Chris Welch on January 20, 2012 08:27 pm + 22 comments

Sony is the latest smartphone manufacturer to sing the praises of Russia's Glonass positioning Continue reading…
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Asus Transformer Prime update improves GPS performance?

By Sam Byford on January 19, 2012 02:56 am + 9 comments

The latest twist in the Asus Transformer Prime saga is here, with an over-the-air firmware update Continue reading…
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Transformer Prime owners in UK get extended warranties from Asus

By Sam Byford on January 18, 2012 09:55 pm + 20 comments

Asus has been pretty open about the GPS problems with its Transformer Prime tablet, removing the Continue reading…
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Way-Go Torch flashlight uses GPS to guide you in the dark

By David Pierce on January 16, 2012 07:24 pm + 5 comments

A flashlight is a flashlight, is a flashlight — unless you're using the Way-Go Torch, in which Continue reading…
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LightSquared LTE network interferes with GPS, says US government committee

By Dieter Bohn on January 13, 2012 09:47 pm + 56 comments

The saga of LightSquared may be coming to its final turn, as no fewer than nine federal agencies Continue reading…
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Google Maps for Android gets optimized battery and directions, more indoor maps added

By Adi Robertson on January 11, 2012 03:08 am + 13 comments

Google's latest update to Maps for Android has added a few tweaks that should improve directions and Continue reading…
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Garmin announces 3500 nüvi GPS line, Android app to add online features to GPS units

By David Pierce on January 9, 2012 07:00 am + 3 comments

GPS manufacturers have been shifting their focus away from dedicated units and toward smartphone Continue reading…