Magellan Roadmate series has yet another member with the 1340 Satellite Navigator, which is an ideal unit that can be carried along on business as well as pleasure trips. This Magellan Roadmate 1340 In-Car Satellite Navigator measures 7.9 x 9.3 x 1.8 cm and weighs about 139 grams. It features a 3.5-inch screen for viewing [...]

Technological advancements have made it possible to incorporate more and more features into the navigational devices. The new features added mainly depend on the needs and demands of the GPS user. Initially, they used to have only maps and you need to follow the maps whilst driving. This can lead to accidents, however the latest [...]

Bluetooth is a type of communication protocol that devices use to wirelessly communicate with each other. Initially, Intel, Toshiba, Nokia, IBM, Compaq, Dell, HP, Motorola, Samsung, Lucent were some of the companies to come together to form an organisation known as Special Interest Group or the SIG. Their main purpose was to set-up a short [...]

Scientists at Newcastle University, a north-east research institution have invented a unique satellite navigation system for elderly dementia sufferers including people with Alzheimer’s disease to encourage their safe movement in usually familiar spots. The university had invested GBP 12 million in the project that is all about a digital technology, which effectively combines satellite navigation [...]

WAAS is a technology used in USA for location or position determination, likewise EGNOS is used in the European continent. EGNOS is an acronym for European Global Navigation Overlay System. It was developed in the early 1990s, with a prime objective of providing the Civil Aviation Authorities with accuracy and integrity that is required for [...]