Read more satellite navigation stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/30224/satellite-navigation.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:26:22 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/29493/new-iphone-gps-would-rock-nav-system-world.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagApple is likely to announce the addition of GPS to the iPhone tomorrow—and that’s bad news for makers of portable satellite-navigation systems, Wired reports. It could also be a dangerous distraction for those on the road, as drivers increasingly turn to tiny mobile-phone screens for directions. The number of...http://www.newser.com/story/29493/new-iphone-gps-would-rock-nav-system-world.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 08 Jun 2008 6:10:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27961/satellite-tech-plays-larger-role-for-emergency-crews.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEmergency workers are increasingly turning to global-positioning and vehicle-tracking systems to find their way to victims and dispatch crews more efficiently, USA Today reports. "Clearly, we're in a business where seconds count," an Arizona fire official said. "If you're using GPS or automatic vehicle locator, it's a tremendous life savings...http://www.newser.com/story/27961/satellite-tech-plays-larger-role-for-emergency-crews.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 May 2008 17:19:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26404/gps-beams-laughs-to-british-drivers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe world's first satellite navigation comedy has British drivers chuckling up and down the country's busiest highway, the Guardian reports. The "satcom," called 230 Miles of Love, features audio comedy sketches set to play when drivers reach certain points along the country's 230-mile-long M6 highway.http://www.newser.com/story/26404/gps-beams-laughs-to-british-drivers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 03 May 2008 19:32:00 CDT