Google Maps navigation gets a powerful boost with Gemini
Getting around is easier than ever thanks to Gemini capabilities and our trusted real-world information. Maps
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Topcon introduces CR-S1 reality capture handheld scanning system
Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced the CR-S1, a handheld scanning system that combines ldar, panoramic cameras, visual SLAM cameras, and a GNSS antenna in a single device. <p>The CR-S1 expands the company’s Capture Reality portfolio as a higher‑performance option alongside the…
Milanion products to feature NovAtel inside
At World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Milanion Group signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NovAtel to integrate assured positioning, navigation and timing into its unmanned land, maritime and air platforms, reports Global Defense News. <p>A second MOU…
Spirent partners with ESA to spearhead PNT resilience initiative for critical infrastructure
Project establishes innovative test framework to help UK operators, providers and suppliers adopt best practice and benchmark success <p><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.spirent.com/?utm_campaign=brand-pr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spirent Communications</a>, now part of Keysight Technologies, has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead…
Google Maps 2025 holiday trends
Google Maps reveals the best times to avoid traffic, hit the post office – and even which states get their shopping done earliest during the holiday season. Maps
TrustPoint accelerates defense-grade, GPS-independent PNT with Phase II SBIR award
Contract strengthens the company’s growing portfolio of U.S. government-funded PNT initiatives <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.trustpointgps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TrustPoint</a> has been awarded a $ 1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase II contract focused on adapting and upgrading TrustPoint’s commercial C-band positioning…
Advanced Navigation’s inertial-centric intelligence succeeds in US Army’s contested environment
Successful deployment at APEX validates the technology as a crucial inertial-sensor stack for assured PNT on the modern battlefield. <p><a href="http://www.advancednavigation.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Advanced Navigation</a> successfully demonstrated in April 2025 its inertial-centric intelligent navigation as part of the U.S. Army’s All-Domain…
Simplify the holidays with 4 new Google Maps features
Learn more about Maps’ new features to help you find inspiration and plan in advance Maps
Ginan team releases Ginan update v4.1.0
Australia’s SouthPAN service software, Ginan, has received another update just six weeks after December’s v4.0 major update. <p>The v4.1.0 update includes new SouthPAN SBAS capabilities and additions to the graphical user interface (GUI).</p> <p>Ginan is an open-source toolkit for creating…