"Software-only" GPS Supports WIndows (WindowsForDevices)
— May 15, 2008 — Finnish company Fastrax Ltd. has announced a "completely software based" GPS receiver solution, said to add less than $3 to the cost of a device. "Fastrax Software GPS" runs on both x86 and ARM processors, supports Windows, and requires only an RF front end, says Fastrax. ...

GPS-Info CMM Displays Image GPS Tags In Mac OS X (The Mac Observer)
West Forrest Systems announced the immediate availability of GPS-Info CMM on Tuesday. GPS-Info CMM is a contextual menu plug-in for Mac OS X that adds the ability to display the GPS coordinates embedded in digital photos

GPS System Used To Track Sex Offenders In Southern Arizona (KTAR 92.3 Phoenix)
Probation officers in southern Arizona are using a satellite-based GPS system to monitor about two dozen sex offenders who are required to wear ankle bracelets that track their whereabouts.

L.A. PARKER COLUMN: Getting Around In Life Without A GPS Device (Trentonian)
A recent trip that involved a friend and his GPS (global positioning system) device proved that technology can leave you stranded.

Swede Packs Off GPS To Make World's Biggest Sketch (The Register)
One line, 110,664 km long Swedish artist Erik Nordenankar claims to have created the world's biggest "drawing", having dispatched a GPS unit on a 110,664 km odyssey to create a global self portrait:…

GPS System Used To Track Sex Offenders In Southern Ariz. (The Arizona Republic)
Probation officers in southern Arizona are using a satellite-based GPS system to monitor about two dozen sex offenders.

Universal Receiver Tester (URT) Offers Innovative GPS Test And Simulation Capabilities (The Auto Channel)
MONTREAL, May 27, 2008 -- Global RF and telematics test solution provider Averna today announced that it has successfully implemented a GPS Constellation Simulator software solution for the Universal Receiver Tester (URT), the company's commercial RF test platform.

GPS Devices Can Find Lowest Gas Prices (NBC 5 Chicago)
CHICAGO -- There may be a way to find the cheapest gas before you even get into your car. Some GPS systems locate stations nearest you and lists the prices. They then guide you to the price you want.

Fixit: Wireless Won't Affect GPS, Cell Phones, TV (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
QWhat are the effects of wireless communication or Wi-Fi on GPS units, cell phones, digital TV? Could sun spots interfere with Wi-Fi transmissions?

Central Coast Tech: Tech Association To Visit Local GPS Company (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)
An open house at Fleet Management Solutions in San Luis Obispo is scheduled as the May meeting of Softec, the Central Coast Software and Technology Association. Fleet combines GPS technology with two-way satellite communications to deliver services that help companies manage their mobile assets. The open house will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. Wednesday at the firm’s offices at 3426 Empresa ...