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Nikon Releases Camera with Built-in GPS February 2, 2012
Nikon Corporation a new COOLPIX camera that has built-in GPS, among six new S-series models that incorporate advanced functions in a stylish design, Nikon said. The S9300 is a high-power zoom model equipped with 18x optical zoom NIKKOR lenses utilizing thin optics, and offering improvements to...More>>
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DeLorme Announces Retail Availability of InReach Satellite Communicator November 15, 2011
DeLorme today announced that its inReach satellite communicator is now available for purchase at retail and online. The inReach can be used as a standalone messenger to send pre-loaded text messages or to trigger an SOS alert. It can be also paired with either an Android phone or a DeLorme PN-60w...More>>
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Garmin Fit Smartphone App Launched October 25, 2011
Garmin International Inc. today announced Garmin Fit for iPhone and Android — its first fitness app that lets users track metrics such as speed, pace, distance, time, calories and with the help of Garmin accessories displays heart rate and cadence. Garmin Fit also maps and automatically uploads...More>>
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Mini Guidance August 1, 2011
Aspiring engineers, take note. A company dedicated to building robotic sensors for the LEGO Mindstorms NXT system has released a GPS sensor, and a workbook on how to use it. John Cole, founder of Dexter Industries, explains that his products are intended for the education market, and are “for...More>>
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Garmin Rolls Out Upgraded Rino Radio with GPS June 2, 2011
Garmin International Inc. today announced the redesigned and upgraded Rino 610, 650, and 655t handheld two-way radios integrated with GPS. The Rinos have up to a 20-mile communication range. The Rino 650 and 655t 5-watt FRS/GMRS radios have evolved to include a 2.6-inch glove-friendly touchscreen...More>>
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The Business — June 2011 June 1, 2011
Septentrio Announces Tiny, Low Power RTK Receiver; Tablet PC with GLONASS Launched; Rakon Named Kiwi Hi-Tech Company of the Decade; GPS Study of Chile’s Megaquake Shifts Epicenter 40 Kilometers; Garmin Launches Montana Rugged Handheld; EventsMore>>
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Product Review: Great Positive Strokes from Nike/TomTom Watch June 1, 2011
My first impression of the new Nike+ SportWatch (with GPS powered by TomTom) was, “How is a brick that size not going to get in the way of this 50-year-old runner who still thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips?”More>>
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Garmin Launches Montana Rugged Handheld May 18, 2011
Garmin International Inc. today announced the Montana handheld GPS device, its most advanced handheld featuring a ruggedized design with multiple mounting and battery options, dual-orientation and screen layout options, and support for a wide range of Garmin cartography. More>>
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Trimble Acquires MyTopo to Provide Outdoor Content on GPS Phones May 17, 2011
Trimble announced today that it has acquired privately-held MyTopo, based in Billings, Montana. MyTopo is a provider of print and digital maps for outdoor enthusiasts — hunters, hikers, campers, and anglers. Trimble said the acquisition expands Trimble's ability to offer unique map content and...More>>
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Location-Based Social Media: Upping the Value May 16, 2011
In January 2011, GPS World's Wireless Pulse editor Janice Partyka conducted a webinar discussing location-based social media, with guests Chad Reed of Pelago and Brian Cho of Booyah! What is a location based social network? What are its attributes? Gaming is big, we know that much. What else is...More>>
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