FCC has just recently cleared the latest Garmin PND, Nuvi 1690 and its integrated GSM radio for use in the United States. The Nuvi 1690 is said to include Bluetooth, GSM, GPRS, EDGE connectivities along with real-time traffic downloads.
As per reports, a few standardised features have also been integrated into the Nuvi 1690 that include [...]

Volkswagen has introduced its latest Touran Match model to its existing seven-seater compact MPV range. Based on the SE model, this new one is said to feature £1600 worth of extra kit for a £500 premium.
The interiors supposedly includes a new satellite navigation system, full iPod connectivity and a multifunction steering wheel. Additionally front and [...]

SPOT has recently launched its latest “SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger” that is supposedly 30% lighter and smaller than its predecessor. This one is said to use the Amy-5M GPS chipset from u-blox and is capable of offering custom messaging modes.
Unlike many GPS trackers that rely on cellular networks for communication, this one is observed to [...]

M&Soft has recently introduced its latest GPS system in South Korea, naming it Mappy API. It is supposed to be loaded with the proprietary Mappy map software that works towards guiding you from A to B.
The device is said to be integrated with a SiRF v6 chipset and is driven by a 900MHz dual-core processor. [...]

Two British built imaging satellites is reported to have taken off from Kazakhstan to be launched into the orbit. These satellites are to be used to monitor natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, etc.
As per BBC, the UK-DMC2 and Deimos-1 spacecraft is to form the Disaster Monitoring Constellation joining the existing  four platforms already [...]