VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – June 3, 2014) – Webtech Wireless Inc.(TSX:WEW), a leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology, today announced that Port Metro Vancouver selected Webtech Wireless to implement a GPS solution for the Port’s Smart Fleet Trucking Strategy previously announced in 2013. The Port Metro Vancouver Smart Fleet Trucking Strategy is a […]
Known Problem With Certain GPS Devices
May 15, 2014 – Recently, many GPS users have reported intermittent GPS outages in their devices. After investigating, the U.S. government has linked the problem to flawed processing of GPS satellite data within certain GPS receiver chipsets. The GPS satellite service continues to function as designed and is fully operational and available worldwide. The problem […]
FalTech GPS product range extended to cover the L2 and GLONASS frequencies
Indoor GPS coverage options improved with new repeater kits
10 Best GPS Navigation System Providers
Not everyone is glued to their smartphone navigation app while driving… apparently there’s still a large market for GPS navigation devices. Users praise the always on capabilities, robust maps, lack of power related issues, large bright display, and more. Each month the best GPS navigation system companies are put through a methodical evaluation process in […]
Garmin® Introduces GPSMAP® 64 Series Updating Popular Outdoor Handheld
OLATHE, Kan.—Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP 64 series of rugged outdoor handhelds. The GPSMAP 64 series brings a dual GPS and GLONASS receiver, preloaded geocaches and smartphone connectivity for LiveTrack and Smart Notification to a product line already popular with […]
Video – The Complete Guide to Geocaching Etiquette
Something fun and useful for you geocachers or those of you wanting to introduce the family to geocaching over the holidays… via Geocaching.com. From the resource… “What is Geocaching?” and seen the Beginner’s Guide to Finding a Geocache, it’s time to make the transition into pro-level geocaching. This video has tips to take your geocaching […]
Newsmy Releases Quad-core Android DVD Navigation CarPad II Worldwide
CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 5, 2013 — Newsmy Navigation announced today the release of quad-core android DVD navigation — CarPad II. This quad-core product is built with Cortex-A9 processor, 1.6-1.8 GHz frequency, built-in 600 MHZ quad-core graphics accelerators, integrated 2GB DDR3 dynamic memory hardware, as well as the latest android 4.2 intelligence system. Currently, CarPad II […]
Trimble’s Connected Farm Solution Adds New RainWave Precipitation Monitoring Feature
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a new feature for its RainWave® precipitation monitoring solution for agriculture. As part of the Connected Farm™ solution, the new feature adds actual rainfall activity in 10-minute increments plus accumulated rainfall over a 24-hour period. With this comprehensive rainfall information, farmers can have a […]
US Seeks GPS Alternative
WASHINGTON — GPS navigation: Can’t live without it, can’t trust it. That’s the problem facing military planners as they try to sort through the increasing reliance of equipment and troops on positioning data from satellite networks at a time when the vulnerabilities of GPS are becoming more apparent. This month, a group of hackers managed […]
Announcing the Next Generation GeoExplorer GNSS Handheld Solution with Flightwave Technology
Trimble’s GeoExplorer GNSS Data Collection Solution Adds Remote Positioning Capability for Greater Productivity