Senator Accuses FCC of Withholding GPS Info

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on December 5, 2011

Iowa Senator Charles Grassley lambaste the Federal Communications Committee this week for failing to disclose information regarding the wireless network plans of the Virginia-based company LightSquared, Fox News reported. LightSquared is facing charges that its proposed next-generation network would interfere with government GPS signals, causing potential security concerns. Despite LightSquared’s promise to install safety measure [...]

New Heads-Up GPS System Appears Embedded in Real World

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on October 28, 2011

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A new heads-up display (HUD) system projects a GPS display through a car windshield so that it appears as if it is part of the physical landscape.

The Man Behind all the Noise: A Quick Look at Philip Falcone

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on September 23, 2011

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One of the seminal issues currently shaping the national mobile market is LightSquared’s spectrum interference issues. Falcone’s behind-the-scenes influence has succeeded in sparking the curiosity of many, and he does indeed make for an interesting profile.

GPS Integration

by Amrisa Bhagwandin on August 15, 2011

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A few years ago, drivers made portable GPS systems all the rage. Many vehicles today especially luxury automobiles feature GPS integration. Dashboards have been remodeled to permanently accommodate LCD screens while other outlets provide a space for some systems to plug in.

Fleet Tracking

by Amrisa Bhagwandin on July 25, 2011

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Small and large businesses alike are always implementing new methods of efficiency with the help
of products and services that make various aspects of management easier.

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Thanks to both portable and built-in GPS systems, a variety of vehicles and smaller devices help
people locate themselves as well as other people and things that may need to be tracked.