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September 8, 2008 12:42:34 PM CDT


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  • June 2008
    • New iPhone GPS Would Rock Nav System World

      New iPhone GPS Would Rock Nav System World

      (Newser) - Apple is likely to announce the addition of GPS to the iPhone tomorrow—and that’s bad news for makers of portable satellite-navigation systems, Wired reports. It could also be a dangerous distraction for those on the road, as drivers increasingly turn to tiny mobile-phone screens for directions. The number of users of GPS-enabled phones is expected to quadruple by 2011. More »

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      Apple   iPhone   cell phone industry   consumer electronics   satellite navigation

  • May 2008
    • Satellite Tech Plays Larger Role for Emergency Crews

      Satellite Tech Plays Larger Role for Emergency Crews

      (Newser) - Emergency workers are increasingly turning to global-positioning and vehicle-tracking systems to find their way to victims and dispatch crews more efficiently, USA Today reports. "Clearly, we're in a business where seconds count," an Arizona fire official said. "If you're using GPS or automatic vehicle locator, it's a tremendous life savings you can't put a value on." More »

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      GPS   emergency responders   satellite navigation

    • GPS Beams Laughs to British Drivers

      GPS Beams Laughs to British Drivers

      (Newser) - The world's first satellite navigation comedy has British drivers chuckling up and down the country's busiest highway, the Guardian reports. The "satcom," called 230 Miles of Love, features audio comedy sketches set to play when drivers reach certain points along the country's 230-mile-long M6 highway. More »

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      United Kingdom   comedy   driving   GPS   highways   satellite navigation

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