GPS Advisor

Google hopes to make it easier for users to get from point A to point B by integrating its Google Maps Street View images with Google Maps driving directions to provide visual images like this of an entire driving route.

Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system took another step forward on Sunday with the launch of a second experimental satellite.

Garmin has announced its entrance into the mobile phone market with the nuvifone – an all-in-one touch screen device that combines a phone, mobile Web-browser, and personal navigator.

TomTom's acquisition of mapping company Tele Atlas has dragged on longer than expected, held up by an investigation by the European Union's antitrust authority, which must approve the merger. TomTom has extended its offer for another two months.

Yahoo! India introduced a new service for the first time in India — maps in local Indian languages and walking directions.

As consumer demand for GPS increases, many mobile makers are squeezing satellite navigation into their devices. Check out these 10 new GPS smart phones.

GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is all the buzz at the moment and although the space is continuing to grow, there are a plethora of options available on the Australian market. What's the best one for you?

GPS (Global Positioning System) technology has been around for decades. However, it's only over the past few years that most people instantly connect GPS with in-car navigators. These nifty devices ensure that you'll be able to throw away the old street directory and never get lost again by offering turn-by-turn navigation using highly detailed mapping data.

The new year began with the tech blow-out that is the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Many of the big Asian tech companies were at the event showing their latest gadgets, and some interesting new technology that will be available in the coming months and years.

Quick looks at the coolest new devices for the Apple fans in your life.

Put your business on the map

GPS receivers are great for avoiding unscheduled detours on the road. But they can be even more helpful for planning a trip, whether it's a cross-country trek or a hopscotch tour of your routine Saturday stops. You can cut your travel time, and save money on gas, by creating custom waypoints for your GPS.

I remember showing photos of my trek through Grand Cayman to a friend a few years ago. "Where were these taken?" she asked me about a particular set of photos. "Hmm," I replied, "I don't remember. The East End, I think. I took so many photos, I can't keep track." At the time, I wished there was some automatic way to tag my photos with location information, so I'd always know where they were taken. Yet another thing I'd never have to remember ever again!

Sick and tired of getting lost? Well it's time to put your worries and maps away and let us guide you through the world of GPS.

As technology and communications begin to converge, the focus is increasingly placed upon multifunction devices, such as the modern smartphone.

Want to get your life in order? Then a personal digital assistant (PDA) could be the right product for you.