GPS

OLATHE, Kan., July 22, 2008 — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a new series of personal navigators that combine cutting edge navigation features with outdoor recreation navigation capabilities. With one touch, the nüvi 500 transitions between driving, bicycling, boating or walking mode, while boasting sought-after features such as routing capabilities, improved mapping and water-proof hardware.    » read more »

ST. LOUIS, July 01, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has completed environmental tests of the first of 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites, which confirm the mechanical integrity of the spacecraft. The program is on track to deliver the first satellite to the U.S. Air Force this year.

Boeing GPS IIF Satellite: The first GPS IIF satellite (shown here in an artist's rendering) has completed a series of acoustic tests that replicate the noise levels expected during the spacecraft's launch into orbit. (Photo Credit: Boeing)    » read more »

SiRFecosystem and SiRFstudio Platform Holds Promise to Enable a True “Locative Experience” on Every Mobile Device

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 27, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today submitted its proposal to the U.S. Air Force for the development and production of up to 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellites. The enhanced spacecraft will offer positioning service that is 10 times better than today's system as well as improved anti-jamming capabilities for the warfighter.    » read more »

Easy-to-use application boosts functional horsepower of existing phones and plans

Orlando, Fla., 8/14/2007 -- AAA’s well known proprietary travel information, mapping expertise and road service is now available on select GPS-enabled mobile phones via a newly launched service called AAA Mobile®, AAA announced today.

The service provides audible, turn-by-turn directions as well as information such as Diamond Ratings® for hotels and restaurants and points of interest found in AAA’s famous TourBook® guides.    » read more »

Company Marks Milestone in Enabling Navigation, Community and Personal Location Services on Cell Phones