GPS News - Technology, Industry, Products and Applications from SpaceMart.com 09-MAY-08 en-us Paris, France (ESA) May 08, 2008 - Following a successful launch on 27 April, GIOVE-B began transmitting navigation signals today. This is a truly historic step for satellite navigation since GIOVE-B is now, for the first time, transmitting the GPS-Galileo common signal using a specific optimised waveform, MBOC (multiplexed binary offset carrier), in accordance with the agreement drawn up in July 2007 by the EU and the US for their respective systems, Galileo and the future GPS III.]]> ]]> Yonkers NY (SPX) May 06, 2008 - Despite the influx of several new brands and models, longtime GPS brands -- Garmin, TomTom and Magellan -- are still making the best Global Positioning Systems. The three brands accounted for 16 of the top 20 rated models in the latest tests in Consumer Reports June issue.]]> Greensboro NC (SPX) May 07, 2008 - RF Micro Devices has announced that effective immediately RFMD is reducing its investments in wireless systems, including cellular transceivers and GPS solutions, in order to focus on core semiconductor component opportunities, including cellular front ends and other components in RFMD's Cellular Products Group (CPG) and the expanding portfolio of semiconductor components in RFMD's Multi-Market Products Group (MPG).]]> New York NY (SPX) May 06, 2008 - Rodale has announced that RunnersWorld.com and Bicycling.com each received a National Magazine Award (NMA), the magazine industry's highest editorial honor, from the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). RunnersWorld.com was recognized for General Excellence Online, while Bicycling.com's GPS Tool won for best Interactive Feature.]]> ]]> Paignton, England (SPX) May 06, 2008 - Spirent Communications has announced improved high dynamic capabilities on its new Spirent GSS8000 simulation system. The Spirent GSS8000 is designed for use in the most demanding applications, and is capable of simulating ultra-high dynamics with industry leading accuracy. The Spirent GSS8000 supports up to 20,000g signal dynamics, up to 120,000 m/s velocity and 50Hz (4ms) processing rates.]]> Concord MA (SPX) May 07, 2008 - TomTom has announced an enhanced RIDER 2nd Edition for motorcycles. New available features include TomTom Map Share, Help Me!, Fuel Prices Service, TomTom Traffic with a 30-day free trial and new premium maps. In addition, bikers now have easy access to dedicated trip statistics. This allows them to see average and maximum speeds per journey, total miles traveled and distance from home.]]> Asheville NC (SPX) May 05, 2008 - Destinations across the globe are urging travelers to use Global Positioning System (GPS) units for more than just navigation to and from the hotel. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Floridas Gulf Coast to Route 66, the tech-savvy sport known as geocaching allows destinations to unfold like a mystery novel, one clue at a time. Starting May 20, Ashevilles geocache hunt-The Ultimate AsheCache-will lead travelers to unexpected sites and, if theyre clever, to big prizes.]]> ]]> Boulder CO (SPX) May 05, 2008 - The American Society of Magazine Editors has named Backpacker the winner of its 2008 National Magazine Award for General Excellence in the 250,000 to 500,000 circulation category. The General Excellence award, which is given annually and decided by a rigorous judging process, is the highest honor in the magazine industry.]]> Albany NY (SPX) May 05, 2008 - MTI MicroFuel Cells has unveiled a new embedded micro fuel cell prototype design for handheld global positioning system devices at the 10th Annual International Small Fuel Cells Conference in Atlanta. MTI Micro will exhibit a micro fuel cell powered GPS prototype alongside its full range of functional prototypes for use in handheld electronic devices.]]> Concord MA (SPX) May 05, 2008 - TomTom has announced the latest models in its award-winning car navigation product offering -- the TomTom ONE and TomTom XL. The new devices come with a completely redesigned body, including a folding mount that provides maximum portability and flexibility.]]> SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
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]]> ]]> New York NY (SPX) May 05, 2008 - Current Technology and MSGI Security Solutions have announced Texas-based Celevoke has appointed The Real Security Company a distribution channel partner.]]> Boston MA (SPX) May 02, 2008 - Sunrise Technologies is teaming with Ember to turn the country's grid of streetlights into a wide-area communications network for a host of new public utility, security, environmental and other applications. Sunrise Technologies' new BrownBetty system creates a mesh network for communications between ground-based sensor and control devices and the Internet, utilizing Ember's ZigBee wireless network technology.]]> Minneapolis MN (SPX) May 02, 2008 - Best Buy wants to help its customers better enjoy their summer with technology, pledging to ensure their summer technology works for them. Best Buy's new, Walk Out Working program provides Geek Squad set up and personalization on purchases of all new BlackBerry smartphones or any brand of GPS device, ensuring that the technology will be ready to use immediately for summer travel. The program will run from May 4 through July 12.]]> Advertise in GPS Daily and reach over 4000 industry, government and science

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