GPS

GPS apps gaining steam at AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel: Fans of GPS applications are getting enhanced features at two of the nation’s largest carriers. AT&T Mobility announced four of its newer Research In Motion Ltd. BlackBerry devices can now provide customers direct access to traffic and re-routing information through TeleNav Traffic, and in a separate announcement Sprint Nextel Corp.

Sprint launches GPS-enabled shopping application: US mobile operator Sprint (NYSE: S) and New York City based start-up GPShopper today announced the launch of Slifter, a new mobile local search application that employs GPS to find products at neighboring retail locations.

Wading Through the Complex GPS Market; TomTom's New Map Share Feature: A good GPS can take the stress out of a roadtrip, keeping you on track and helping you find places to eat, sleep and fuel up along the way.

Advanced GPS Satellite Technology Incorporated Into LPGA Broadcasts As Part of Multi-Faceted Partnership: Starting with the 2007 SBS Open at Turtle Bay, advanced GPS satellite technology made its broadcast debut of Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) events televised on both the Golf Channel and ESPN2.  Integrated into a multi-year partnership with the LPGA, SkyGolf's SkyCaddie® GPS rangefinder will serve as the official rangefinder for the LPGA and on-course analysts and reporters will be equipped with the SkyCaddie® GPS rangefinder, providing the viewing audience with unprecedented real-time performance data.

ASUS LAUNCHES PDA GPS PHONE IN INDIA: Asus has launched the P535 tri-band PDA phone in India. Targeted at business professionals, the phone incorporates full wireless functionality, GPS and auto-focus camera.

Antenova Releases Second Generation GPS RF Antenna Module with Higher Efficiency in Smaller Form Factor: CAMBRIDGE, England --(Business Wire)-- Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna solutions company, announced the general availability of the second generation of their industry leading GPS RADIONOVA(R) RF Antenna Module for embedded GPS applications. 

N.J. mulls tracking sex offenders with GPS ankle bracelets: New Jersey lawmakers will consider a measure this afternoon requiring high-risk sexual predators to wear satellite tracking ankle bracelets so police would know their location. 

Poll: Europeans Want GPS Rival to U.S.: GPS is a handy technology, but in Europe it's become a political football. That explains why a new poll found that while only 20 percent of Europeans use satellite navigation devices, 80 percent want the EU to set up an independent service to rival the U.S.-run Global Positioning System _ and use taxpayer money to complete it. 

Real-Time GPS Tracking over Land, Sea and Air: (PRLog.Org) – Burlingame, CA- Tracking the World recently released software technology that enables GPS vessel tracking and management of assets from even the most remote locations on earth.

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LOCATION BASED SERVICES

Spime Inc, becomes Microsoft Partner, Developing Location-Based Services and Tracking Products: Spime Inc, becomes Microsoft Partner, Developing Location-Based Services and Tracking Products on Windows Embedded CE - Next Generation of Location Intelligence 

Skyhook Wireless Receives Web 2.0 Enabler Award for Its Wi-Fi Positioning System at the 2007 MITX Technology Awards: BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyhook Wireless, Inc. was awarded an Impact Award for Web 2.0 Enabler at the 2007 MITX Technology Awards.

Telus extends location based services to Quebec: Telus announced today that customers in more than 40 Quebec communities can now subscribe to the company's Navigator and Kid Find global positioning services (GPS).

Wonde Proud Chooses NemeriX for Next Generation GPS Products: High Performance GPS Solutions in New Generation of Handheld Devices Lead Development of Personal Navigation

Rx Networks Launches Global Reference Network Solution for Mobile GPS Service: Rx Networks’ GPStream Global Reference Network solution delivers cost effective, high-performance Assisted-GPS and GNSS reference services for mobile operators and location-based service providers.

Infospace improves search for Virgins: US BASED Infospace will be supplying the technology behind a comprehensive search facility which subscribers to the Virgin Mobile network will use to find content and services.
 

Wi-Fi LOCATION & TRACKING

Plundr Tracking Real World Location on DS: The DS’s mobility and Wi-Fi connectivity allowing players to go head to head over the internet has opened up a true sense of portability.

JiWire Delivers Breakthrough Mobile Broadband Advertising Formats with New In-Network Advertising Appliance: BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, at the MuniWireless07 conference, JiWire, the world’s largest mobile broadband advertising network, announced the availability of the JiWire Advertising Appliance, an in-network appliance that provides network operators with powerful options for the delivery of advertising to network users.

Motorola Flagship RF Switch Facilitates Location Services: Motorola, Inc. the renowned frontrunner in wireless and broadband communications today announced here of several new enhancements to its flagship, enterprise-class RFS7000 RF Switch to support location services, management and security services.
 

RFID TRACKING & RTLS

Ports in China, U.S. to Pilot RFID Tracking Trade Lane: Ocean cargo shipments originating in Shanghai and arriving in Savannah, Georgia, will be tracked and secured with an active RFID technology, port authorities announced at a logistics trade event this week.

RFID Tracking: Istanbul Municipality Selects Alien RFID Solution For Vehicle Tracking In Turke: Alien Technology Corporation, one of the leader for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products and services, in partnership with STS Technology, recently secured a vehicle tracking contract for the Municipality of Pendik in Istanbul, Turkey.

RFID Tracking: Shanghai International Port Group, Georgia Ports Authority And Savi Networks Plan Real-Time Information Pilot On Cargo Shipped From Shanghai To Savannah: Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Savi Networks recently announced their plans to launch an RFID-based network that automatically tracks the location and security of containerized cargo transported between the Port of Shanghai in China and the Port of Savannah in Georgia.

ThyssenKrupp to Expand RFID Steel Tracking: Steel producer ThyssenKrupp Steel is incorporating RFID technology and processes in a new Brazilian mill it is building following a successful pilot project.
 

UWB

Artimi Secures UWB: TAIPEI -- Artimi, Inc., developer of wireless semiconductors for portable consumer electronics, brings leading edge Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to multi-protocol ultra wideband (UWB) wireless connectivity.

Artimi Advances Near Field Communication for Secure High Throughput Wireless Connectivity: Artimi's Integration of NFC and UWB Offers Simple, Secure Association and Data Rates of More Than 120Mbps Over Certified Wireless USB, Next-Generation Bluetooth and WiMedia Logical Link Control Protocol (WLP)

Wireless power limit raised to bridge digital divide: Ofcom has allowed fixed broadband internet providers to double the power of their signals in a move that the UK telecoms regulator says will help bridge the digital divide.

Multispectral Solutions Receives FCC Waiver to Permit Marketing of Higher Power Model of UWB Precision Tracking System : GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multispectral Solutions, Inc. (MSSI), a leading provider of ultra wideband (UWB) systems, has received an FCC Part 15 rule waiver to allow the marketing of a higher power model of its UWB-based Sapphire DART Precision Asset Location System(TM).