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Sprint adds local product search via GPS

June 7, 2007 Cell giant introduces a GPS application that lets subscribers search for products in nearby stores from their phones. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, GPS, subscriber

LG licenses Honeywell GPS patents

December 26, 2005 The patents describe how to improve accuracy of satellite-based GPS systems by augmenting GPS data with inertial measurements. TAGS: Honeywell International Inc., patent, LG Electronics Inc., GPS, satellite

Is GPS liability next?

January 16, 2008 Who's on the hook when a navigation system's instructions result in an accident? TAGS: rental car, train, GPS, liability, gym, accident, destination, track, instruction, car, service provider

Sprint to include free GPS with data services

March 21, 2007 In an attempt to attract customers to its cell phone services, Sprint offers GPS for free to those with data plans starting at $20 a month. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, GPS, GPS navigation, data service, Motorola Inc., satellite

Boom predicted for GPS-enabled handsets

January 15, 2008 Berg Insight says GPS-enabled handsets worldwide will reach 560 million units by 2012, with an 18-fold increase in European uptake. TAGS: GPS, handset, Europe, Nokia Corp., location, satellite, U.S.

Snooping by satellite

January 12, 2005 Police agencies are making inroads in using GPS technology to track suspects--without court orders. TAGS: GPS, vehicle, privacy, police, satellite, activity, agency, New York

Turning cell phones into lifelines

December 5, 2006 update Cell phones constantly update their position with cell towers, making them an important tool in finding lost persons. TAGS: OnStar, GPS, GPS navigation, cell phone, tower, mobile operator, family, search, location, satellite

Helio adds new GPS-enabled phone

November 9, 2006 The Drift will let subscribers broadcast their location to friends and use Google Maps using satellite GPS technology. Photos: Helio calls on Drift TAGS: Helio, GPS, Google Maps, EarthLink Inc., subscriber, location, satellite, Google Inc., service provider

GPS traffic reports for impatient drivers

April 27, 2007 Technology that helps you avoid gridlock is improving rapidly. A CNET News.com reporter takes a device for a test spin.Photos: GPS traffic kit shows the way TAGS: GPS, Borland Delphi, accident, pricing, radio, photograph

Geotagging links photos to locales

September 4, 2007 Attaching location data to images enables new ways to search photos, give slide shows or be a virtual tourist. For now, early adopters only need apply.Photos: A look at geotagging technology TAGS: Flickr, GPS, photo-sharing, digital photography, slideshow, photograph, Google Inc., camera

Wi-Fi used for location services

June 20, 2005 Skyhook says it has software that is more accurate than GPS for location-based services. TAGS: E911, access point, GPS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, RFID, satellite, VoIP, signal, router, location, city, IEEE 802.11, wireless router, database, laptop computer

Intel experiments with Wi-Fi as GPS substitute

July 12, 2005 Chipmakers are experimenting with using the wireless networks to triangulate an individual's location, especially in urban areas. TAGS: GPS, Wi-Fi, Intel, wireless network, messaging, location, person, researcher, satellite

IBM, Pioneer steer hands-free GPS system

October 25, 2006 Big Blue software will appear in new navigation systems that let drivers keep their hands where they should be. Photos: IBM at the wheel TAGS: Pioneer Electronics, GPS, GPS navigation, IBM Corp., voice recognition, console, database

E-tracking, coming to a DMV near you

December 5, 2005 CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh digs into latest federal brainstorm to keep tech tabs on citizens' driving habits. TAGS: GPS, bureaucrat, transportation, police, vehicle, Oregon, public relations, bug, U.S., idea

GPS ready for its media closeup

September 26, 2006 In-car systems, sure. But Kanwar Chadha, co-founder of Sirf Technology, says navigation devices are making far broader inroads. TAGS: GPS, auto company, navigation, OnStar, Europe, Garmin, Japan, co-founder, U.S., OEM, car

GPS finding its way to the mainstream

November 15, 2006 As prices drop, demand is increasing for mapping devices that also play music and movies.Photos: Personal GPS devices take off TAGS: Stephen Baker, NPD Group Inc., GPS, Garmin, adoption, navigation, Asia, pricing, U.S., vice president, handheld

Bill would use GPS to protect crime victims

February 18, 2005 Massachusetts lieutenant governor pushes for GPS technology to protect victims of domestic violence, gang-related offenses. TAGS: GPS, Massachusetts, victim, law enforcement, legislation, Governor, court, law, violence, order, condition, satellite

WWDC 2008: What's in store for Apple

June 10, 2008 At Worldwide Developers Conference, attendees get a peek at the upcoming iPhone App Store and a 3G iPhone. TAGS: Steve Jobs, 3G, WWDC, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G, data synchronization, iPhone app, Apple Computer, GPS, 2G, conference, San Francisco, blog, CEO

How law enforcement uses Google Earth

September 14, 2007 Service helps police see what pot growers and property tax cheats are doing, as well as provide public with important traffic data.Images: Google Earth eyes the law TAGS: Google Earth, law enforcement agency, law enforcement, police, Google Inc., sheriff, GPS, agency, satellite

Handheld market free fall continues

February 2, 2005 Handheld sales continued to drop in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to IDC study. Is the PDA dead? TAGS: shipment, GPS, handheld, market research company, Palm Inc., Dell, HP
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