Waypoints is a weekly link roundup of (mostly) GPS related odds and ends. To get some of the biggest stories as they break, follow me on Twitter.
Geocaching
- RIP Geomate Jr - the Groundspeak discussion thread
- How about a geocaching in space movie?
- Picture This:
GeocachingOpenCaching with Photos
Updates
- New firmware updates this week: Garmin Approach G6, Dakota, dezl, eTrex 20/30, GPSMAP 62/78, Montana, nuvi 24xx and Oregon x50, Magellan eXplorist 510, 610 and 710
- ExpertGPS v 4.40 and 4.41
SCOTUS warrantless GPS tracking decision
- Scientific American points out that there are many location-tracking technology issues left unresolved
- Analysis by the SCOTUSblog
- And a sampling of the many “how will this affect this case” articles to show up in the last few days:
- GPS ruling could affect bakery leader’s appeal in Bailey murder
- GPS ruling likely won’t free ‘Wooded Rapist’
More GPS tracking news
- Man uses GPS; searches landfill and finds wife’s phone
- Embedded GPS Helps Sheriff Catch Copper Wire Thieves
- Private Snoops Find GPS Trail Legal to Follow
- GPS leads police to serial bank robber
- GPS collars to study ocelots
- GPS tracking makes finding graves easier
- Delta Cargo enabling GPS tracking for air shipments
GNSS satellite news
- Sony Ericsson: Adding GLONASS Improves Positioning Accuracy by up to 50%
- Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellites Reach 150 Years of Combined On Orbit Service; via @PocketGPSWorld
- Don’t worry about solar flares till they get to G3: NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
- Prague to be Galileo’s new home
Garmin
- Hacking an eTrex for APRS
- The new Garmin US Lakes charts are starting to hit the market
- New Garmin custom maps for Massachusetts
GPS in the news
- DOC staff get death threats over GPS use
- GPS uncovers possible Southwest quake risk
- USCG warns of GPS testing off North Carolina coast in early February
- GPS – The DoD’s Profit Center
- Given the cost of marine GPS units, I’m surprised we don’t hear of this more often
Going mobile
- Pocket GPS World likes Glympse (short-term location sharing app)
- GPS, Smartphones, and the Dumbing Down of Personal Navigation
- Location-based employment: Temps get nearby jobs
LightSquared
- Grassley Says Falcone Implied Bid to Ease LightSquared Probe
- FCC Handling of Falcone’s LightSquared to Face Hearing in House
- LightSquared files ethics complaint
- LightSquared’s Fate Could Be Decided Within Weeks, Here’s What’s At Stake
- FCC Seeks Comments on LightSquared GPS Declaration Request
The business of GPS
- Garmin transitions map provider in Australia and New Zealand
- Nokia Pulls the Plug on NAVTEQ NN4D
- Mio Unveils Cycle GPS Mio Cyclo
- Suunto Announces New GPS Watch
Just geo
- Google Releases Pretty Earth
- Solar Eclipse over the USA; via @deantaplin
- Neighborhoods reviewed with Google Maps; via Google Maps Mania
- New Biking Directions Legend for Google Maps
- Magic Roundabouts of England: Don’t think I’d survive this!
- First nationwide park rating system? Via Meanderthals
- Google LatLong: New 45° imagery available for 24 cities
- Pictometry: One Third of U.S. Counties Use Us
GPS deals
These are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:
- NEW: 5″ Garmin nuvi 1450LMT with lifetime maps and traffic for $129.98 shipped
- NEW: EMS sale includes Garmin GPSMAP 62s
- NEW: Connected Garmin nuLink 1695 for $149.99 shipped
- Price drop on Garmin nuvi 3400 series
- $50 Garmin Forerunner rebate for student athletes
- Garmin Oregon 550 with camera for $339.95
- Garmin eTrex 30 for $249.99 with free shipping
- Garmin dezl 560LMT truck/RV GPS for $349.99 shipped
Updated GPS reviews
I’ve updated these review and resource pages with the following links:
- Garmin Approach S1 - Blood, dirt & angels reviews this golfer’s watch
- Garmin nuvi 50 - TechWorld reviews this Essentials line model down under
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