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
- Geocaching.com dumps Google maps in favor of OSM
- Delving into it deeper
- Is It Time For Add-on Packs On Geocaching.com?
Updates
- I added EveryTrail to my Handheld GPS 201: Using online tracks for trails post; thanks to gpshiker for helping me figure out why I couldn’t find .gpx files on their site
- New updates this week: Garmin GPSMAP 62/78 and Oregon x50 (addresses the “sticky issue“), Approach S1, Chartplotters update, nuvi 465T, 7×5, 35xx, nuvi map themes, and zumo 2×0
- ExpertGPS v 4.45
Garmin
- Garmin has released a Navigon map theme for the nuvi 34xx and 35xx series
- Sounds like the eTrex 20/30 beta has gone a long ways towards fixing the “sticky issue”
- Here’s an attempt to ID phones that work with Safe Text Reader
- Garmin Vector power meter delayed until Summer
- Garmin offers New (marine) Chart Guarantee, discounted update programs
- Marine trifecta: Thermal cameras, iPad app, and Interphase FLS
- And here’s the Garmin blog post: BlueChart Mobile app and marine cameras introduced for MBS
- Active Captain on their integration in the iPad app
- New routable free maps: Argentina, Peru, Venezuela
Going mobile
GPS tracking
- Huge growth predicted: More GPS tracking could mean lower insurance premiums for good drivers
- Indian Government To Track Locations of All Cell Phone Users
- GPS data shows Christopher Perrien at scene of Delta Township homicide at time of crime, detective testifies; hat tip to Rick
- Bill allowing GPS tracking leaves some uneasy
- Wisconsin Senate OKs GPS for restraining orders
GPS in the news
- The mega-bucks edition of “my GPS made me do it:” GPS blamed for more than £200m worth of damage
- Probably not the safest thing to do: Nashua man conducts his own investigation to catch alleged GPS thief
- GPS takes lead as blind navigate around the city
Satellite news
The business of GPS
- How big is the fitness market? 10% the size of auto (in units sold, in Australia)
- TomTom brings live traffic to China
- Local Search Provider Poynt Creates Chinese JV
LightSquared dénouement?
- LightSquared’s Owner Hires Lawyers to Study Legal Battle on GPS
- Investors file class action lawsuit against Harbinger and Falcone (PDF); via @GPSGIS_Eric
Just geo
All the news that doesn’t fit
GPS deals
These are some bargains we’re currently tracking at our GPS deals site:
- NEW: 5″ Garmin nuvi 2460LMT with lifetime maps and traffic for $179.95
- Garmin Oregon 550 with camera for $324.95
- Garmin GTM25 lifetime traffic receiver for $35.05 shipped
- Price drop on Garmin nuvi 3400 series
- $50 Garmin Forerunner rebate for student athletes
- Garmin eTrex 30 for $249.99 with free shipping
Updated GPS reviews
I’ve updated these review and resource pages with the following links:
- Garmin Edge 200 – Reviewed by road.cc
- Garmin Edge 500 - It’s Time To Ride! reviews this GPS cyclometer
- Garmin GPSMAP 62s - Fell Finder reviews this favorite
- Garmin GTU 10 GPS Tracker – The Mac Observer gives it 4 out of 5 stars
About Rich Owings
