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Rx Networks Launches TruePoint | FOCUS
Rx Networks has launched TruePoint | FOCUS, a cloud-based GNSS correction service that delivers real-time centimeter-level positioning accuracy for high-precision applications. The service supports both RTK (OSR) and PPP-RTK (SSR) modes, to offer flexibility and performance across industries including agriculture, robotics, drones, and IoT, the company said. TruePoint | FOCUS is hardware-agnostic and compatible with all RTK-capable GNSS receivers, using standard protocols like RTCM v3 and NTRIP for easy integration. The launch expands the TruePoint portfolio and is now available for trial in North America, Europe, and China.
Contact: Ali Soliman, RX Networks, (408) 734-6551, asoliman@rxnetworks.com, www.rxnetworks.com.
Tive Unveils Solo Pro to Enhance Real-Time Visibility for Pharmaceutical Shipments
Tive announced the launch of Solo Pro, a real-time visibility tracker designed to streamline pharmaceutical and biologics shipments by reducing delays, ensuring compliance, and protecting product integrity. The tracker features a high-contrast display that shows shipment status, enabling faster quality checks and product releases.
Solo Pro supports all temperature profiles—including dry ice and cryogenic—with real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, shock, light, and tilt. The device offers location data, customizable alerts, and flight-compliant design with sustainable, reusable options, the company said. Solo Pro integrates into global cold chain logistics, closing the visibility gap left by traditional data loggers and standard GPS trackers, the company said.
Contact: Lane Kearney, for Tive, tive@corporateink.com.
Swift Navigation Offers 2-Centimeter RTK Positioning Accuracy Across Western Europe
Swift Navigation announced Thursday that its Skylark Precise Positioning Service now provides continuous 2-centimeter RTK accuracy across all of Western Europe. The upgrade enables large-scale deployment of consumer robotics and digital mapping solutions without the need for local base stations or fragmented networks, the company said.
Skylark uses a proprietary atmospheric model to ensure real-time accuracy and reliability, eliminating common RTK coverage issues. The service, already powering more than 10 million ADAS and autonomous vehicles globally, is available in three variants to suit different operational needs. With coverage now spanning 28 countries in Western Europe, Skylark Nx RTK offers survey-grade precision compatible with standard RTK receivers, the compny said.
Contact: Swift Navigation, press@swift-nav.com, www.swiftnav.com.
STMicroelectronics GNSS Chips Boost Accuracy of Segway’s New Robotic Lawnmowers
STMicroelectronics has partnered with Segway to equip its new Navimow X3 robotic lawnmowers with Teseo V GNSS chips, enhancing satellite signal coverage by up to 30 percent. The automotive-grade chips enable decimeter-level precision and stable navigation, even in complex environments with narrow paths or limited satellite visibility.
This integration eliminates the need for boundary wires and ensures safer, more efficient mowing patterns, the company said. The collaboration marks a significant step in ST’s expansion into industrial GNSS applications, the company said.
Contact: STMicroelectronics, www.st.com.
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Drivers Want In-Car Payments — and Are Willing to Pay for Them, Study Finds
A new report by Parkopedia and Drive Research highlights strong demand for in-car payment services, with 100 percent of U.S. drivers and 93 percent of German drivers saying a simple, user-friendly system would enhance their driving experience. The study found that 97 percent of participants in both countries would prefer an integrated platform for paying for services like parking, charging, and fuel.
Drivers also expressed a desire for notifications about nearby payment opportunities, with 93 percent of Germans and percent of Americans favoring this feature. However, a complicated registration process remains a barrier to adoption, with 70 percent of U.S. and 77 percent of German drivers saying they would avoid the service if it was difficult to sign up. The report suggests automakers offering seamless in-car payments will gain brand loyalty and revenue as demand for connected car services grows.
Contact: Adam Calland, Parkopedia, 44(0)7838219129, adam.calland@parkopedia.com.
Shield AI Launches Upgraded V-BAT Aircraft
Shield AI on last week unveiled an upgraded version of its V-BAT aircraft, now featuring autonomy powered by its Hivemind software, Satcom for beyond-line-of-sight control, and a heavy-fuel engine compatible with JP-5. The company stated the enhanced V-BAT offers capabilities typically found in larger Group 4 and 5 drones but in a more compact Group 3 package.
The aircraft is designed for challenging missions like operating in GPS-denied environments and maritime surveillance, the company said.
Contact: Lily Hinz, media@shield.ai.
u-blox Unveils Compact ANNA-B5 Bluetooth LE Module for Secure, Efficient IoT Connectivity
u-blox has launched the ANNA-B5, a compact Bluetooth LE module built on Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L15 chipset, offering high performance and ultra-low power consumption in a 6.5 x 6.5 mm form factor. Designed for IoT applications, the ANNA-B5 supports Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, and includes advanced features like Bluetooth Channel Sounding for distance measurements, the company said.
With PSA Certified Level 3 security—including tamper detection, secure boot, and a crypto accelerator—it targets markets like industrial automation, healthcare, and asset tracking, the company said. The certified module will be available for early sampling in summer 2025.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, 41 76 561 0066, sven.etzold@u-blox.com.
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