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GPS Trends Interview with Club TomTom

About.com's Fred Zahradnik discusses the future of GPS technology with Club TomTom

Hike, Bike, and Run with Handheld and Fitness GPS

Handheld GPS devices are ideal for hiking in the backcountry or for tracking your fitness activites. Here's the latest on outdoor GPS options.

iPhone GPS Turn-by-turn Navigation Apps Compared

We compare the four most popular iPhone GPS navigation apps feature-for-feature, including TomTom, AT&T, Navigon, and Gokivo.

Nokia Introduces Booklet 3G with A-GPS

Nokia has introduce its first "netbook" style computer with A-GPS, 3G and WiFi connectivity, and long (12-hour) battery life.

How to Use Golf GPS, and Improve Your Game

A golf GPS will cut strokes from your game, speed play, and help you start and play through each hole with an evolving target plan.

SiRFstarIV GPS Chip Sips Power, Improves Sensitivity, Accuracy

SiRFstarIV uses only five percent as much power as its competitive set, and increases sensitivity and accuracy

Improve Your Game with Golf GPS

Here's a roundup of how-to articles, and reviews of dedicated handheld golf GPS devices and smartphone and iPhone golf GPS apps.

BlackBerry Storm Navigation and GPS Apps

The Blackberry Storm features a 3.25-in (diagonal) touchscreen that provides a good platform for GPS navigation and location-based services.

'Sherpa' GPS App Provides Multiple Location-Aware Services

Geodelic's Sherpa GPS app for Android OS smartphones such as the MyTouch3G and the iPhone provides multiple location-aware services.

Dell Introducing GPS and Wi-Fi Positioning Option for Netbooks, Notebooks

Dell is introducing a GPS and Wi-Fi location solution for its netbook and notebook computers.

Best Smartphone Apps for Vacation Travel

A GPS-enabled smartphone is great for helping you make the most of your vacation time. Try these apps and sites.

Price and Feature Comparison Chart for In-car GPS

How to shop for a car gps, and a detailed chart comparing GPS features. How to get the best prices and features.

Find and Install Fun New In-car GPS Voices

How to find and install alternate voices in your car GPS.

AT&T FamilyMap Service Provides Phone Location Tracking

Track phones within your billing account with AT&T FamilyMap

Cell Phone GPS: Tracking and Other Cell Phone GPS Services

Cell phones across an increasingly wide price range come with built in GPS chips. Here's an overview of cell phone GPS capabilities and services.

Palm Pre's GPS App Selection Thin for Now

The new Palm Pre features built-in GPS. Palm promises some new uses for GPS. Here's the latest on the Pre's funtionality and features.

Six Ways GPS Can Help Make Your Vacation Great

A GPS can help you make the most of your vacation time, whether you're planning a trip, or out on the road. Here's how.

TomTom Announces iPhone App and Windshield Mount

TomTom has introduced a new turn-by-turn navigation app for the iPhone, plus a charger/windshield mount.

Emerging HTML 5.0 Standard Includes Geolocation Tags

The latest version of HTML, 5.0, as defined by the W3C, includes geolocation tags. Here's more on this specification.

Is the GPS Satellite System Really at Risk?

A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report warns that our GPS satellite fleet is aging and may not be replaced quickly enough.

How to Make the Most of Your GPS

How to get the most from your car, handheld, fitness or smartphone GPS.

2,000-Mile Update: Garmin Edge 705 Cycle Computer

An update to a detailed review of the Garmin Edge 705 cycle computer, with more than 2,000 miles of testing

TomTom Adds IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance to New ONE Series GPS

TomTom includes premium IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance GPS technology into its economical ONE series.

New iPhone 3.0 Software Opens the Door to More Advanced Navigation Features

Apple has enhanced the iPhone as a navigation and GPS application platform with its 3.0 software update. Here are the details.

Get Back in Shape With GPS for Fitness and Training

GPS devices can help you get back in shape. Here's an overview of the fitness GPS market with links to full reviews.

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