Published at: 10:01 am - Monday January 18 2010
More people use portable navigation devices (PNDs) than in-dash navigation systems, but users of in-dash systems use their system more often, according to a U.S. consumer survey released by Navteq.
Published at: 05:11 pm - Wednesday November 25 2009
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, global shipments of Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) will peak at about 50 million units per year in 2012 and slightly decline thereafter. Growing shipments in emerging markets are not likely to fully compensate for the decline in Europe and North America, where higher adoption of handset-based navigation services will become the primary navigation solution for occasional users.
Published at: 09:11 am - Wednesday November 04 2009
When Google released its Google Maps Navigation application for Android, featuring turn-by-turn directions, live traffic updates and voice control, the stocks of portable navigation device–makers and GPS competitors took a sizable hit.
Published at: 08:10 am - Monday October 12 2009
The personal navigation device (PND) market is showing signs of maturity as price points decline sharply, consolidation occurs, and shipment growth slows, reports In-Stat. In addition, the increasing competition from GPS-enabled mobile phones represents the most significant threat the PND market will face. Nevertheless, stand-alone PND sales will continue to grow over the next five years, albeit at an anemic rate.
Published at: 09:09 am - Wednesday September 30 2009
Intrinsyc Software International today announced that Hong Kong-based GPS Technologies Company, Ltd. (GPS-E) began shipping a connected PND (cPND) running on the Soleus® Transit software platform. In November 2008, GPS-E licensed Soleus Transit, a turnkey software platform optimized for the development of connected personal navigation devices. Soleus Transit allows device makers to add compelling features that enable innovative and differentiated devices while significantly reducing development time and costs.
Published at: 04:09 pm - Thursday September 17 2009
Since the first edition in 2005 took off, Garmin has been a partner.
Published at: 04:09 pm - Monday September 14 2009
LBS activity seems to be growing in Europe. Nokia, along with its Navteq subsidiary, is leaning forward to introduce location-based social networking applications on Facebook. In another event, such companies as Navigon and Garmin are rolling out new connected personal navigation devices (PNDs) in Europe — even though many in the industry think that technology isn’t a moneymaker in North America.
Published at: 08:09 am - Monday September 07 2009
Medion is gold partner of European Navigation Event. Since the third edition in 2007 took off, Medion has been a partner.
Published at: 08:08 am - Monday August 24 2009
Details of the upcoming Garmin nuvi 1690 connected PND are quietly being outed, courtesy of both the FCC and the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group).
Published at: 12:08 pm - Tuesday August 04 2009
Philip Van der Putten, Co-owner, RouteYou will speak about outdoor routes for motorbikers, hikers, cyclists and tourists.