Today Nokia purchased navigation software vendor Navteq. In the $8.1 billion deal, Nokia will pay out $78 per share of Navteq stock, including outstanding options. Navteq supplies digital map & navigational software of 69 countries, and navigational services for several automobile manufacturers. Espoo, Finland – Nokia and NAVTEQ today announced a definitive agreement for Nokia [...]

Spectec has created a nifty GPS device with a microSD slot integrated into the design.  Jason Langridge has the scoop. Via: Jason Langridge’s WebLog – MR Mobile! – SPECTEC SD/SDIO Receiver with integral memory slot! Technorati tags: SPECTEC, SDG-810, GPS Receiver

Today, Cingular unveil an enhanced version of TeleNav GPS Navigator on the Nokia E62 device. This new capability brings 3D navigation to the Nokia device, and marks the first time a U.S. carrier offers a 3D navigation system with “fuzzy search” capabilities. “As Cingular continues to add TeleNav GPS Navigator capability on devices, it is [...]

Well, well, well, Nokia is getting into car navigation systems. Entering into the European marketplace, the Nokia 330 will compete with TomTom, Magellan, Pharos, and others. Interesting how Nokia is continuously trying to expand their product suite into new areas.  I’m not sure how successful they’ll be at any of these, however, it is refreshing to see a company trying to [...]

Well, my 4 year old Pharos GPS solution still works.  Last year I added a Seidio powered mount that attaches to the windshield, and that brought a new level of utility to the combo unit. At any rate, my login at the Pharos support site still worked and I was able to download one of [...]