Monday, June 29, 2009

GPS Air Tracking Systems - CHQR


Telegraph.co.uk

GPS Air Tracking Systems
CHQR, Canada
There is a heightened debate now on whether or not a more sophisticated GPS tracking system would have prevented or at least would have made the search for the downed plane easier and quicker. Furthermore it would have allowed for real time updated ...
Video: Le Bourget 2009 - Paris Air Show on FRANCE 24 France 24
Boeing defense unit finds itself on defensive Seattle Times
Air France pilots faced a cascade of failures Los Angeles Times
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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Swine flu diagnosis doubts prompt tests rethink - guardian.co.uk


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Swine flu diagnosis doubts prompt tests rethink
guardian.co.uk, UK
Scottish ministers announced last week that GPs were to be allowed to diagnose the virus at their surgeries, rather than rely on lab tests. The number of cases soared to 498 by the weekend, followed on Sunday by the first death of someone with swine ...
Confirmed cases of swine flu jump to 530 in Scotland The Herald
Swine flu did cause woman's death BBC News
Baby of swine flu victim dies as Scotland confirms 71 further cases Scotsman
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Friday, June 26, 2009

NAVIGON jumps into iphone turn-by-turn GPS - about-electronics.eu


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NAVIGON jumps into iphone turn-by-turn GPS
about-electronics.eu, UK
A version of mobilenavigator will use iphone OS 3.0's support of turn-by-turn GPS to provide the same driving directions as many of its dedicated GPS units, including its Reality View, lane and speed assists, and its notification of road signs. ...
iphone 3G and 3GS is GPS heaven, hello tomtom Phones Review
iphone 3G Navigation Getting Bump From GPS Toolmakers InformationWeek
tomtom shares rise as talk of Apple buy-in spreads PocketGPSWorld.com
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

T-Mobile shows off latest handset - VNUNet.com


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T-Mobile shows off latest handset
VNUNet.com, UK
Other features include support for Outlook, a new glossy black casing, wifi support and GPS connectivity. In the US, the smartphone will be the first from T-Mobile to utilize the company's 3G wireless broadband network. The company hopes that the ...
T-Mobile USA announces Dash 3G Pocket-lint.com
Dash 3G smartphone coming from T-Mobile in July Computerworld
T-Mobile Dash 3G coming in July; more Android details next week CNET News
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

TomTom Releases Homer Simpson Voice Pack for GPS Devices - Mobile Magazine


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TomTom Releases Homer Simpson Voice Pack for GPS Devices
Mobile Magazine
Whether you're cruising around in your own town or you're trying not to get lost in a foreign land, having a reliable GPS device in the car is quite the worthy investment. However, the pre-installed voices may not be the most interesting things in the ...
GPS Maker TomTom Gives Homer Simpson A Sense Of Direction NPR
Homer Simpson and GPS: Together at Last Paste Magazine
'D'OH!' Homer provides TomTom GPS navigation The Tech Herald
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The iphone 3GS, GPS Grandmaster, Split-Personality Samsung Phone - Wired News


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The iphone 3GS, GPS Grandmaster, Split-Personality Samsung Phone
Wired News
By Gadget Lab The iphone 3GS combines two sets of advances. The first group is available only to purchasers of the new hardware. The rest of the features are part of Apple's iphone 3.0 software upgrade, which is offered free to those with earlier ...
Memo to iphone users: Stop the rudeness San Jose Mercury News
iPhone 3G S overtakes Nokia N97 in UK search queries VNUNet.com
iphone 3G S cements Apple's place at the top San Francisco Chronicle
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Monday, June 22, 2009

T-Mobile shows off Dash 3G smartphone - VNUNet.com


PC World

T-Mobile shows off Dash 3G smartphone
VNUNet.com, UK
Other features include support for Outlook, a new glossy black casing and GPS connectivity. The Dash will be the first from T-Mobile in the US to use the company's 3G wireless broadband network. "As millions of families prepare to hit the road this ...
T-Mobile USA announces Dash 3G Pocket-lint.com
Dash 3G smartphone coming from T-Mobile in July Computerworld
T-Mobile Dash 3G coming in July; more Android details next week CNET News
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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Swine flu test facilities set up - BBC News


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Swine flu test facilities set up
BBC News, UK
It comes after laboratory testing of all cases was resumed in the greater Glasgow area, reversing a decision to allow GPs to make a diagnosis. Existing NHS accommodation is being used to house nine testing facilities including health centres and ...
Scottish swine flu total rises to 549 The Herald
-- GREENOCK Gets Swine Flu Testing Centre Inverclyde Now
Nine swine flu centres set up The Sun
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Friday, June 19, 2009

GP contract faces overhaul as managers plan for NHS budget cuts - Healthcare Republic


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GP contract faces overhaul as managers plan for NHS budget cuts
Healthcare Republic
GPs face years of contractual and financial upheaval as NHS managers plan for the drastic funding shortfalls predicted over the next decade. NHS policymakers are considering everything from a salaried GP workforce to charging patients for appointments. ...
GPs warned: cut referrals or bear brunt of NHS cutbacks Pulse
GPs failing to make NHS information more accessible Health Service Journal
Putting the health back into the NHS guardian.co.uk
Blatherskite  - Mirror.co.uk
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Thursday, June 18, 2009

New Garmin Foretrix GPS wrist gizmos found - Mirror.co.uk


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New Garmin Foretrix GPS wrist gizmos found
Mirror.co.uk, UK
Garmin's just outed two new Garmin Foretrix wrist GPS trackers, the Garmin Foretrix 401 and 301, and they're ideal for any off road activity from mountain biking to snowboarding. The last Garmin GPS watch we saw was aimed squarely at the jogging crowd ...
Garmin outs new Foretrex GPS navigators Stuff.tv
Garmin Foretrex 401 and 301 released Pocket-lint.com
Garmin Foretrex 301, 401 GPS announced SlashGear
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

BMA rejects suggestions that GPs could strike during UK swine flu ... - Nursing Times


Telegraph.co.uk

BMA rejects suggestions that GPs could strike during UK swine flu ...
Nursing Times, UK
Doctors' leaders have rejected suggestions that GPs could refuse to work in the event of a serious swine flu outbreak in the UK because of concerns over insurance cover. National newspapers said the British Medical Association had warned that GPs could ...
Video: 3 H1N1 deaths, 2 weeks, 1 city WTNH
gps 'may not work amid pandemic' BBC News
gps may put off routine checks Stuff.co.nz
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Nokia Unveils 5800 & E71 Successors - TrustedReviews


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Nokia Unveils 5800 & E71 Successors
TrustedReviews, UK
and no GPS though WiFi and Bluetooth with A2DP make it along with a 3.2MP camera and biggish 2.9in 640 x 360 resistive touchscreen. Onboard memory won't get the juices flowing at just 70MB internal but a 4GB microSD card will come in the box. ...
Nokia Announces 5530 Xpressmusic, A Cheaper Version of The 5800 ITProPortal
Nokia 3710 flips into view Mirror.co.uk
Nokia announces 3710 fold Pocket-lint.com
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Monday, June 15, 2009

Sony Ericsson To Launch W995 Walkman Smartphone - ITProPortal


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Sony Ericsson To Launch W995 Walkman Smartphone
ITProPortal, UK
The W995, which we will review shortly, is a slide-out mobile phnoe that comes with a 8.1-megapixel camera (with a LED flash) with face recognition, quad band GSM, wifi, A-GPS and 3G compatibility. The 2.6-inch screen can display 240x320 pixels and is ...
Sony Ericsson officially launches the W995 Walkman phone Tech Digest
Sony Ericsson W995 TrustedReviews
Sony Ericsson creates a “multimedia superphone” MobileShop.com
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gps 'may not work amid pandemic' - BBC News


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GPs 'may not work amid pandemic'
BBC News, UK
By Nick Triggle Some GPs may refuse to work if the swine flu pandemic spreads throughout the UK, union leaders have warned. The British Medical Association said family doctors were worried about being sued over the care they provided and a lack of ...
GPs 'fear suits over H1N1 care' The Press Association
Swine flu fear GPs 'to strike' Metro
GPs to work 'beyond duty call'â€"BMA Scotland Courier
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Sunday, June 14, 2009

TomTom sows in-car GPS navigation solution for Apple iPhone - Geekzone


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TomTom sows in-car GPS navigation solution for Apple iPhone
Geekzone, New Zealand
The second component is the TomTom car kit for iPhone, a specially developed car kit for secure docking, enhanced GPS performance, clear voice instructions, hands-free calling and in-car charging. The TomTom navigation application for iPhone will be ...
Apple new iphone 3GS hardware and software roundup PocketGPSWorld.com
Rumors swirl of Apple investing in TomTom Electronista
OS 3.0: TomTom turn-by-turn navigation for iPhone Phones Review
Apple Insider  - PC World
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Saturday, June 13, 2009

NJ man gets 25 years to life in baby sitter murder - The Associated Press


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NJ man gets 25 years to life in baby sitter murder
The Associated Press
NORWICH, NY (AP) â€" A New Jersey man who ran over and killed a 12-year-old baby sitter with his truck was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday after a GPS system secretly installed by his suspicious wife helped convict him. ...
Ford sentenced to prison for babysitter death Elmira Star-Gazette
George Ford Jr. gets 25 years to life in prison Oneonta Daily Star
Piscataway man gets 25 years to life in prison for baby-sitter death Scarlet Scuttlebutt
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Friday, June 12, 2009

American flight will test fuel-saving tricks - The Associated Press


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American flight will test fuel-saving tricks
The Associated Press
Bob Reding, an executive vice president at American, said the test would demonstrate the benefits of new GPS-based navigation technology that could save fuel â€" American burned about 2.97 billion gallons last year â€" reduce air traffic delays and cut ...
American Airlines to bump up the green on Paris-Miami flight Fort Worth Star Telegram
Paris-Miami flight a step forward for aviation MiamiHerald.com
US American Airlines to test greener flight Xinhua
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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Pharos launches Traveler 137 GPS navigation phone - Computer Business Review


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Pharos launches Traveler 137 GPS navigation phone
Computer Business Review, UK
It is also a GPS a-GPS compatible, EDGE/GPRS, Tri-band 3G and HSDPA 7.2Mb/s, HSUPA 2Mb/s data connectivity capabilities. James Oyang, PhD, president of Pharos, said: “The Traveler 137's ultra-sensitive aGPS gives users the ability to navigate quickly; ...
Pharos Releases Geo-Centric Smartphone InformationWeek
Pharos Ships Windows GPS Phone socalTech.com
Pharos Traveler 137 now available CNET News
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Acer Shows L1, C1 And F1 - Pocket-lint.com


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Acer Shows L1, C1 And F1
Pocket-lint.com, UK
The L1 features a slide out keypad, a touch screen and has a built in GPS receiver. The C1 also comes with a built in GPS receiver, but features a slightly larger touch screen in favour for the keypad. Finally the F1 is set to replace the F900 which ...
Acer Releases Touch HD Rival Smartphone TrustedReviews
Mystery-shrouded Acer smartphone to get UK release iGIZMO
Acer Launches F900 Smartphone I4U
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Navigon Joins TomTom in GPS for iPhone - PC Magazine


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Navigon Joins TomTom in GPS for iPhone
PC Magazine
by Troy Dreier As we saw in yesterday's Apple WWDC keynote, GPS maker TomTom is going to market with turn-by-turn navigation for the iPhone, which will be available in the iTunes store for an as-yet-undisclosed price. The company will also sell a ...
Video: Apple Rolls Out New IPhone and Cheaper $99 Model The Associated Press
iPhone GPS and Navigation Features: What Will be Offered and When About.com GPS
iPhone 3.0 OS: Use GPS to find a lost iPhone Crave
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Orange Introduces PAYG Blackberry Curve With Free Internet - ITProPortal


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Orange Introduces PAYG Blackberry Curve With Free Internet
ITProPortal, UK
It comes with a full QWERTY keyboard, built in GPS, WiFi, a 3.2-megapixel camera and up to 16GB expandable memory. The 2.4-inch inch screen can display 480x360 pixels (which is better than the iPhone and should give you a much sharper image). ...
Orange intros PAYG BlackBerry 8900 Reg Hardware
Orange launches PAYG BlackBerry Curve 8900 in UK Pocket-lint.com
BlackBerry Curve 8900: Free Internet for six months? Thanks Orange Crave
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Monday, June 8, 2009

iPhone 3.0 OS: Use GPS to find a lost iPhone - Crave


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iPhone 3.0 OS: Use GPS to find a lost iPhone
Crave, UK
It uses the phone's built-in GPS, and if you find the phone is in the hands of a nefarious new owner, you'll be able to wipe its memory completely -- and remotely. If you get it back, you can just restore its memory from a backup on your computer. ...
Video: Apple Rolls Out New IPhone and Cheaper $99 Model The Associated Press
iphone OS 3.0 app highlights: tomtom GPS, Line 6, more Apple Insider
tomtom Unveils iphone GPS App at WWDC smartphones.about.com
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Belkin Announces GPS-assisted FM Transmitter for IPhone - PC World


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Belkin Announces GPS-assisted FM Transmitter for IPhone
PC World
It will also be able to take advantage of the iPhone's GPS functionality to determine your geographic location and then present you with the best "known" clear frequencies for that location based on your ratings and those of other TuneCast Auto Live ...
Belkin's TuneCast GPS-Assisted FM Transmitter Is Like Putting a ... Gizmodo.com
FM transmitter borrows iPhone GPS CNET News
Belkin to Ship TuneCast Auto Live Radio World
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