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The smartphone as navigator
New software transforms your phone into a GPS device — and a pretty good one, too As my wife will tell you, I have a comically bad sense of direction. I once got lost driving home from the mall. This...
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What on earth is happening with "Russia's GPS"?
Much ballyhooed satellite navigation system suffers technical setbacks and paucity of devices. Who will guide Father Frost? By Julia Ioffe, contributor Late last month Moscow celebrated the birthday of...
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Google Maps cars pull some user data
Also, Google notes that they will start offering an encrypted version of Google Search starting next week. Alan Eustace, Senior VP, Engineering & Research, posted some bad news for privacy...
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GM teams with Google for maps and apps
The mystery company helping GM's OnStar isn't a mystery anymore. Google I/O is turning out to be a pretty interesting conference this year with GM now acknowledging the speculation that they are...
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Today in Tech: News Around the Web
Every day, the Fortune staff spends hours poring over tech stories, posts, and reviews from all over the Web to keep tabs on the companies that matter. We've assembled the day's most newsworthy bits...
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Augmented reality lacks bite for marketers
Companies are experimenting with adding AR layers to real-world scenes. So far, it's not doing much to boost business. By Kristina Grifantini, MIT Technology Review While enjoying a game at Yankee...
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Meet the first $100 Android phone
Vodafone is selling its '845' Android phone for £70 ($108) with £10 top up included on a Pay-as-you-go plan. It looks like we are entering into the age of the $100 Android smartphone. I talked a little...
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Can Google MyTracks get you out of a speeding ticket?
A My Tracks user was given a ticket for driving over the speed limit. His Android phone disagreed. So did the judge. Here's an interesting story of how an Android smartphone was able to help a man get...
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A GPS maker shifts gears
With its core business in decline, wireless tech company Garmin tries to move into the dashboard. By Erik Rhey, contributor FORTUNE -- Remember KITT, the loquacious in-car computer on the television...
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The third wave of computing
Technology is being integrated into our natural behaviors, with real-time data connecting our physical and digital worlds. How companies are responding.
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