Rival of Garmin and TomTom shifts gears and lays off 55 employees as it exits the hardware business in favor of a licensing model.
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GPS device maker beats Wall Street expectations despite competition.
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Maker of software that lets GM's OnStar transmit data over wireless voice networks gets new round led by Ignition Partners; company plans to add live traffic, concierge feeds to navigation devices.
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Dutch chip maker navigates its way into the booming but crowded GPS chip set market with purchase of U.S. GPS semiconductor maker.
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Acquisition of U.K. mapping company turns up heat in sector already smoking from Tele Atlas and Navteq deals.
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Search giant links AOL Instant Messaging to Gmail, lets Google Maps users send addresses to navigation devices, and rolls out iPhone app.
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As industry consolidates, provider of real-time traffic data seeks to fend off rivals and puts the pedal to the metal.
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GPS company plans to come out with Net connection; analysts warn competition is coming.
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With traffic worsening, cheaper and better car navigation systems are selling fast.
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