Gps articles

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  Nokia releases its mapping and navigation apps to all Windows Phone 8 users

  By Chris Welch on February 25, 2013 11:07 am + 76 comments

  You no longer need a Nokia-branded Windows Phone to run the company's various mapping and navigation Continue reading…

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  Student proposes open source alternative to GPS based on seismic waves

  By Carl Franzen on February 19, 2013 02:53 pm + 50 comments

  Global positioning system (GPS) satellites are great for getting around and looking up directions Continue reading…

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  Research finds GPS can be vastly improved with help from accelerometers, gyroscopes

  By Chris Welch on February 13, 2013 01:58 pm + 22 comments

  By now, the challenges facing consumer GPS devices are well documented. Our smartphones and Continue reading…

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  Tempo for iPhone uses AI to fold maps, contacts, and files into your calendar

  By Evan Rodgers on February 13, 2013 11:00 am + 67 comments

  Today, a self-described "stealth mode" startup named Tempo AI is taking the wraps off a new smart Continue reading…

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  How we use GPS to track you is none of your business, says Department of Justice

  By Amar Toor on January 17, 2013 06:44 am + 103 comments

  The Department of Justice is refusing to disclose details on the government's use of GPS tracking, Continue reading…

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  NYPD to equip prescription drug bottles with GPS to thwart thieves

  By Chris Welch on January 15, 2013 11:06 am + 47 comments

  In an effort to combat prescription drug theft, the New York Police Department plans to supply Continue reading…

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  ScoutMob and Google team up to send pop-up offers to your Android device

  By Justin Rubio on January 10, 2013 07:45 pm + 2 comments

  With Google's Field Trip app, users roaming around the United States can get location-based Continue reading…

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  GlobaTrac's Trakdot luggage tracker hands-on

  on January 6, 2013 10:22 pm

  Lost your luggage? The Tracdot helps you find it. Continue reading…

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  Leikr GPS sportswatch hands-on video

  on January 6, 2013 04:20 pm

  Nathan Ingraham checks out a new wearable made by ex-Nokia triathletes. Continue reading…

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  Hyundai and Kia to bring Google Maps, Places to in-car navigation systems

  By Chris Welch on January 2, 2013 12:17 pm + 40 comments

  Despite its massive presence on mobile phones, Google Maps still hasn't gained widespread adoption Continue reading…