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‘GPS’ Stories

ASUS Transformer Prime gets GPS-fix update

Chris Davies, Jan 19th 2012 Discuss [17]

ASUS has quietly released a new update for the Transformer Prime, intended to address the persistent GPS issues owners of the Tegra 3 tablet have reported. The update, which can be manually downloaded and installed from ASUS' support site, bumps the firmware to v9.4.2.7, installing Ice Cream Sandwich in the process but also, according to users at xda-developers, unrooting the slate. Read The Full Story

LightSquared claims FCC GPS interference Bogus

Chris Burns, Jan 18th 2012 Discuss [11]

In recent weeks, the folks at LightSquared, pushers of ultra high-speed broadband internet for the future, have been under fire from the FCC as their signals seem to have been interfering with GPS in pre-tests. What's going on now is that LightSquared is saying that the results of these tests were rigged. LightSquared's own executive vice president Jeffrey Carlisle's most recent statement even used the word "bogus" to describe the tests at hand. Read The Full Story

LightSquared may be doomed, FCC casts doubt on new plans

Shane McGlaun, Jan 16th 2012 Discuss [7]

I will admit to being a bit excited at the thought of LightSquared coming to market. Anyone who lives in an area with only one broadband provider offering only slow speeds at a high price would appreciate competition. One of the services that I was hoping would provide that competition is LightSquared. The company is on the ropes though. Read The Full Story

CES Live

Telenav Scout GPS in-car display integration hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 15th 2012 Discuss [2]

At Pepcom during CES 2012 we got the opportunity to hop into a vehicle containing a 7-inch display that would, when connected with Telenav's technology, be able to run all the navigation and service-finding awesomeness we've come to expect from the GPS navigation group. What we got to see what just that, an Android device not only mirroring itself to the display, but displaying a whole different interface made specifically for the 7-inch form factor, it showing maps, favorite places, traffic information, information about the current status of your car, and more. Have a peek as the demonstration speeds its way through downtown Las Vegas. Read The Full Story

CES Live

Garmin nuvi 3590LMT GPS navigation, hands-on

Sam Koutroulakis, Jan 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Garmin nuvi 3590LMT has essentially everything available on their previous models, but adds a few much welcomed features and the thinnest 5" screen to date. The first of which is voice-activated navigation. It works as it should, and unlike Google services, voice control doesn't require internet access. This makes it much more responsive, an almost essential quality while on the road. Read The Full Story

Google Maps app adds more floorplans; Google+ geo-game previewed

Chris Davies, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [1]

Google has pushed out its second update for Google Maps for Android in a week, with more new indoor floorplans along with various battery and location fix improvements, while previewing a new map-based Google+ game. The update follows the earlier addition of CES floorplan mapping to the app, and sees data collected using Google's Floor Plans tool pushed out into the Android software. Read The Full Story

CES Live

Tagg The Pet Tracker hands-on

Chris Burns, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [4]

When you've got a an animal that's either a dog or really similar to a dog, you know you want to keep track of them - or at least you want to be sure they're not running around your neighborhood like a maniac - that's where Tagg comes in. What we're looking at this week is the Tagg system, a pet tracker that sits on your dog's collar and transmits its signal wirelessly to your device's browser - see where that maniac is going, no problem! Read The Full Story

JVC Multimedia and Navigation head-units pack touch, BT, app support

Chris Davies, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

JVC has outed a bevy of new in-car head units, ranging from double-din touchscreen multimedia receivers through to motorized entertainment/multimedia systems, at CES 2012 today. Both the KW-AV multimedia range and KW-NT navigation range offer large LCD displays, iPhone multimedia support and, optionally, HD Radio access. Meanwhile, JVC has also added Bluetooth smartphone support with the new JVC KS-BTA100 module, as well as detailed incoming support for apps in its head units. Read The Full Story

Garmin nüvi 3500 series PNDs pack photo details and Smartphone Link

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012

Garmin's latest personal navigation range has been launched at CES today, the nüvi 3500 series, a flagship line-up of standalone satnav units with select models compatible with the company's new Smartphone Link hook-up between GPS device and Android phone. The nuvi 3450, 3450LM, 3490LMT, 3550LM and 3590LMT each have full color touchscreens (either 4.3- or 5-inches), lane assist and Garmin Guidance 3.0, the company's latest navigation engine.

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Parrot Asteroid in-car Nav & Entertainment systems revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Parrot has unveiled a trio of new Asteroid in-car hands-free and navigation systems, the Asteroid CK, Asteroid Nav and Asteroid 2DIN, each offering voice control and more. The Asteroid CK is Android powered, running 2.3.4 Gingerbread on a 3.2-inch TFT display and supporting iPod/iPhone input, three USB ports, SD/SDHC media and line-in, and allows drivers to access apps, web radio - streamed through Bluetooth or USB tethering - and voice-controlled album search. Read The Full Story

Liquid Image sports cameras and camera-goggles pack WiFi

Chris Davies, Jan 8th 2012 Discuss [1]

Liquid Image has a trio of new sports cameras to show at CES this week, two sets of goggles with integrated still and video recording and a flexible-mount model, each packing WiFi connectivity. The new Liquid Image EGO, TORQUE HD and APEX HD target Contour and GoPro buyers, offering up to 1080/30p or 720/60p HD video recording and 12-megapixel stills together with the ability to wirelessly stream video via WiFi to a smartphone app or your laptop. Read The Full Story

Fujifilm outs 27 cameras: Compacts, Superzooms and Bridge

Chris Davies, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Fujifilm has gushed out of torrent of cameras pre-CES, revealing 27 new models in addition to the DSLR-style X-S1. A mixture of point-and-shoots, bridge cameras and superzooms, some including built-in GPS and weatherproofing, others packing up to 30x optical zooms and Full HD 1080p video recording, if you're looking for a new standalone camera then Fujifilm is hoping its scattergun approach will leave you with at least one or two to choose from. We've got all the details you need beyond the cut. Read The Full Story