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 [...]

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 improve [...]

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 [...]

Now this looks interesting, Jason Landridge is reporting on a new Bluetooth car kit from Parrot.  It apparently supports some new Windows Mobile A2DP features like audio streaming.
If you’re in the market for a Bluetooth car kit, check out this one out - I’m sure there will be more on the market soon with similar [...]

Mobile Gadget News is reporting that the Virtual Earth team has updated the Virtual Earth Mobile application.  The latest version includes traffic update information (where supported).
In this version, I’ve also added support for colored traffic overlays.  If you choose “Map Type/ Traffic” you’ll see major roads highlighted in red, yellow, or green, indicating how fast [...]

One of the highest-rated GPS Navigation systems has a new version available. Arne over at the::unwired has the scoop!
Link to the::unwired - NAVIGATION: TomTom launched TomTom Navigator 6

Back in July (I think), Garmin released a motorcycle-specific GPS unit. The unit was designed for use with gloved hands, using large clear buttons and on-screen controls.
Incorporating all the latest gizmos for current GPS systems, the zumo 550 is able to leverage Bluetooth to connect to your phone and/or comm system. Also baked [...]

Looks like Google has launched a mobile version of Google Maps. Point your device to www.google.com/gmm to download the Java applet. They do note the following on the Support Devices page:
Maps does not currently work with Nextel, T-Mobile USA or BREW-enabled phones (e.g. Verizon, Alltel, U.S. Cellular), or Palm devices.
So make sure that [...]