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2013-05-16 23:02:30

skobbler Introduces Hybrid Turn-by-Turn Navigation to Android Version of Popular Mapping Service ForeverMap 2; Unique New Product Setup Makes it a True Alternative to Google Maps NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 skobbler (http://www.skobbler.com), the premier provider and leading innovator of mobile map-based solutions using OpenStreetMap data, today announced the debut of an updated Android version of its hit mapping solution, ForeverMap 2, adding online-offline capable turn-by-turn...

2013-05-14 23:32:26

Fleets using a wide range of Garmin navigation devices can now benefit from Teletrac’s Fleet Director® software to automate workflow between dispatchers and drivers, creating the most efficient fleet management solution on the market. Garden Grove, California (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Teletrac Inc.®, a 25-year veteran award-winning GPS fleet tracking and telematics software provider deployed in over 87 countries worldwide, has launched its enhanced integration with Garmin, a...

California Judge Bans Map Apps While Driving
2013-04-08 09:22:13

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It’s easy to understand why many cities and states want to ban texting while driving. Having your thumbs and eyes on a tiny screen (or not so tiny, if you’re using a Samsung device) can be a major distraction from the road. Yet there are other apps available to smartphones which are incredibly useful while on the road, such as GPS or mapping apps. Now, one court in California has ruled that even drivers using their smartphones...

2013-03-12 08:32:00

The international leader in GPS navigation software is thrilled to announce that their family location sharing and safety application Family by Sygic has earned the coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval VAUGHAN, Ontario and BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sygic is thrilled to announce that Family by Sygic has been awarded the PTPA Winner's Seal of Approval. PTPA Media has North America's largest volunteer parent testing community,...

System Developed That Will Improve Precision Of GPS In Cities By 90 Percent
2013-02-12 10:52:44

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a new system which improves the ability of a GPS to determine a vehicle’s position as compared to that of conventional GPS devices by up to 90 percent, and which can be installed in any vehicle at a very low cost. The system, which is based on sensorial fusion, was jointly designed and developed by the Applied Artificial Intelligence Group (GIAA – Grupo de Inteligencia Aplicada...

2013-02-11 08:20:36

GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Navman Wireless USA today announced the addition of a broad new Driver Behavior feature set to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system, enabling fleet operators to identify drivers who are compromising safety and fuel efficiency by their behavior behind the wheel. The driver performance features are the most comprehensive and configurable in the industry, with four new reports and two new dashboard KPIs that quickly pinpoint trouble spots...

2013-02-07 08:25:02

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin and Active4Adventures decided to join forces to create the challenge of a lifetime: an epic crossing of the Pyrenees, one of the world's most impressive mountain ranges. Cycle from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean by climbing up the many passes of the Pyrenees and in particular the Col du Tourmalet made famous by the Tour de France, during which this pass has been climbed more than 75 times and several times during the Vuelta a...

2013-01-23 08:26:27

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its presence in GPS navigation with units designed specifically for the outdoor marketplace, Rand McNally today unveiled its new Foris(TM) handheld device at the Outdoor Retailer show. The company also showed off its latest GPS for RVs and campers, the RVND(TM) 7720. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130123/CG45463) Built for hiking, biking, geocaching, and other outdoor activities, the Foris(TM) 850 is "trail...

2013-01-09 08:25:00

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two years after introducing the first GPS designed specifically for RVers, Rand McNally today launched the first RV GPS app for the iPad. The RV GPS is being shown for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev. Rand McNally's RV GPS for iPad is the first iOS application offered that is specifically designed for RV navigation. The new application, available on the App Store((sm)), provides RV class-specific...

2013-01-09 05:03:05

Online digital equipment store Computer Valley now offers the latest in SatNav technology from industry leader Garmin in its product line up. Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) January 08, 2013 Online retailer Computer Valley has updated its satellite navigation inventory, offering the latest devices from industry leader Garmin. Added to the already exhaustive range of satellite navigation technology at Computer Valley is the Garmin nüvi series, the very latest line of high-tech equipment for...