Category Archives: gps

Dash begins taking preorders

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Dash is now taking preorders for its next-generation navigation system. It’s one of the biggest breakthroughs in navigation technology and points to a time when we’ll all be connected as we drive down the road at 65 mph. Unlike typical … Continue reading →

Posted in dash, gps, lbs, local search, maps, mashups, satellite navigation | 3 Comments

The power of location in presence

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

I travel frequently and have friends scattered throughout the country. I usually do a bad job of keeping track of who is where, who has moved, etc. Last week I was in Boston. As I headed out to dinner, I … Continue reading →

Posted in facebook, google, gps, lbs, maps, social networking, wireless, wireless data | 5 Comments

GPS as the cure to roadside blight

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Creative Commons image by Eye Captain via flickr. It’s a staple of American road trips: signs all along the interstate inviting you to grab a bite, fill up or spend the night. You’re likely to see hundreds of these signs … Continue reading →

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Rocky wuz here

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Location-based services have been hampered by the balkanization of carrier networks and a focus on mobile-only implementations. LocPoke, a new Facebook application, is a promising alternative. I’ve written before about WHERE, a location service platform that has offered GPS-based location … Continue reading →

Posted in facebook, gps, lbs, mobile, where, wireless, wireless data | 3 Comments

The GPS crime wave

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

The AP reports on the rising GPS crime wave. With GPS units falling to a price where many cars have them, it’s led to an easy target for criminals looking to make off with a quick $100-$200. In Maryland‘s Montgomery … Continue reading →

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A conversation on digital maps

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

The Kojo Nnamdi show, a DC public radio call-in program, had a discussion yesterday on digital mapping technology. (RealAudio, Windows Media) Among the topics covered: mapping refugee flows, Google Street View, mashups, user-generated map data and privacy issues around all … Continue reading →

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Sprint launches GPS-enabled voice search

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Sprint has released an enhanced version of its search that allows users to tap into their phone’s location when doing searches. The search feature is powered by Microsoft’s Live Search. The first time user experience isn’t exactly intuitive. When doing … Continue reading →

Posted in gps, local search, mobile search, wireless, wireless data | 1 Comment

iPhone dreaming – iPhone + GPS

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

The iPhone has quickly become the ultimate communication device for many. With a few tweaks, it could easily become the ultimate navigation device. Creative Commons image by stevegarfield. Imagine: You get into your car and put the iPhone in you … Continue reading →

Posted in apple, geotagging, google, gps, iphone, local search, maps, satellite navigation, street view, wireless, wireless data | 6 Comments

35W bridge collapses in Minneapolis

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

The bridge that carries Interstate 35W over the Mississippi river collapsed tonight during rush hour. The picture at right was taken by a nearby resident who submitted it to CNN. They are reporting 7 4 deaths. Some good Web resources: … Continue reading →

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Building your own roads with TomTom

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

One of my big frustrations with navigation devices and online mapping services is that it can take months to more than a year for to get new roads added, closed roads deleted and errors corrected. Making changes required getting an … Continue reading →

Posted in consumer electronics, gps, maps, satellite navigation | 1 Comment