Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get many of these stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.
Garmin
- A Garmin Halloween vehicle and voice bundle
- Garmin Montana RAM mounts finally shipping
- The eTrex 20/30 mapset issue may not be Garmin’s fault; via Boyd
- Supposedly you can switch back to Google Maps at Garmin Connect, giving access to topo maps again, but I’m not seeing it
- Updated free topos: Desert Southwest, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii and New Mexico
- These land ownership maps are free to view on your computer, but you have to pay to put them on your GPS: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Wyoming
- DC Rainmaker reviews the Garmin iPhone ANT+ Adapter and Garmin Fit app
- About.com’s Fred Zahradnik reviews the app
- iPhone ANT+ adapter is already shipping
- It’s not a GPS watch, but Garmin introduces the FR70
- Firmware updates from the past week – Foretrex 301/401, GPSMAP 62/78, GPSMAP 62(t)c, nuvi 30, 40 and 50; Allory has the links
- It looks like Russians are about to get the first nuvi with GLONASS support; I’m assuming this 2495LT GLONASS update won’t work on US models, but if any readers try it, let us know!
Satellite news
- Hackers got control of two U.S. government satellites
- Three more GLONASS-M birds scheduled for November 4 launch
- Behind the scenes at the recent Galileo launch; via @PocketGPSWorld
GPS in the news
- Google finally blocking GPS jammer ads; via All Points Blog
- GPS technology getting a workout from 911 calls in St. Charles County
- GPS Amazing Race helps fourth-graders venture out of classroom
- Genes and GPS used to map spread of typhoid
GPS tracking
- Hidden GPS gives drug traffickers a secret eye on their loads
- Police Used GPS Tracking to Bust Identity Thief With Over 300,000 Victims
- Company uses GPS to track copper thieves
Going mobile
- Using the iPhone 4S Siri feature for GPS, Navigation, Location Services
- Nokia Maps officially arrives on iOS and Android; discussion at GPS Review
- Verified: Apple acquired 3D mapping company C3 Technologies (check out the videos); via @PocketGPSWorld
- Safety app or source of distraction? iOnRoad for Android
- ArcGIS for Android; via VerySpatial
The business of GPS
- Looks like Garmin has some more competition coming in the cycling GPS arena, from Timex, Pioneer and Holux
- TomTom buys out joint venture partner in Indonesia
LightSquared
- Javad Defends His Technology, Responds to Trimble Blog "LightSquared Harms GPS"
- Falcone’s Harbinger Capital down 17 percent in September
- LightSquared adds four more lobbying firms; via All Points Blog
- GPS Group Counters LightSquared Claims
- LightSquared develops new antenna to settle GPS concerns; via @c_susie
- GPS Group Says LightSquared Misrepresents Interference Issue
- National PNT Advisory Board to Hold Panel Discussion on LightSquared
- And it may be pretty exciting
- House Committee Asks the FCC to Halt Waiver on LightSquared
- GPS: LightSquared’s wasting taxpayer cash
Just geo
- National Geographic wants you to speak up for geography; via All Points Blog
- Sundogs
- Mapping the Eastern Continental Divide in Georgia; via Allory
- The Astounding Design of Eixample Barcelona
- Yahoo Maps Now Powered by Nokia
All the news that doesn’t fit
- DeLorme inReach date slips to November 11
- Interesting heads up display approach
- Geomate wants you for testing (if you’ve got a Mac and an update kit)
- TwoNav hits the UK
- Did you know there was a GPS.gov website?
GPS deals
These are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:
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