Company rolls out 3D Live Navigation, Mapbox for EV and makes a deal with Toyota Europe
LAS VEGAS—Mapbox rolled out its Mapbox 3D Live Navigation at CES that seeks to improve a driver’s ability to understand their digital map in different scenarios. 3D...
Lockheed Martin recently said its In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LINUSS) completed environmental testing and is ready for launch later this year. The company says that small CubeSats can upgrade satellite constellations to add new capabilities and extend spacecraft...
Infineon Technologies and Deeyook have announced a partnership to offer location solutions. Deeyook, a location-as-a-service (LaaS) company, has invented and patented a tracking solution to determine indoor and outdoor locations of items, assets, and employees, the company said.
Both companies will...
Despite saying there would be no layoffs in December, Google is transitioning its ad business
Google GOOG 1.88%↑ is laying off employees at its map company Waze, CNBC reported this week. The reason is that Google is transitioning Waze over to its advertising system, said Chris Phillips,...
Eco-Friendly and Safer Routing Announced at Developer's Conference
New Google Maps features were announced this week at the company’s first virtual Google I/O developer conference. Namely, an Eco-Friendly Route option that prioritizes roads and directions to the most fuel efficient. Some of these directions include...
Jaguar Land Rover, through HERE Technologies navigation software, plans to deliver what3words capability over the air to customers with vehicles already on the road. What3words, which has divided the globe into 3-meter by 3-meter squares, allows customers to navigate by using three unique...
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Viavi says PNT testing pioneer has complimentary technology
Arizona-based Viavi VIAV 0.00%↑ has agreed to acquire testing and measurement Spirent Communications for $1.3 billion in deal that allows the company to gain a market leader in positioning, navigation and timing...
Omnitrac's parent company signs deal to buy telematics giant
Solera Holdings, the parent company of Omnitracs, has agreed to acquire telematics giant Spireon from a fund managed by Greenbriar Equity Group. The companies, which did not disclose the terms of the acquisition, expect the...
Maps can be updated immediately
Many vehicles roll off production lines with maps that often need updating the minute they are on the road—forcing owners to use Google Maps or Waze. Not so much anymore as Toyota and Lexus are using Mapbox technology to deliver next-generation navigation features with...