European Navigation Event Blog

Manufacturers introduce new products at the end of the snow season. That is wrong timing according to us. But an interesting product.

X-Plore.XGX is the world’s first glove with full GPS functionality. We leave traces. Not only in fresh powder snow. In the World Wide Web as well: while skiing, altitude, speed, distance, duration and other route data can be displayed. The GPS navigates you securely even in the most adverse weather conditions through a planned route, downhill or back to your parked car.

Tele Atlas and GPS Tuner announced an agreement under which Tele Atlas supplies digital maps on GPS Tuner Atlas, GPS Tuner’s off-road navigation software. The software also uses satellite imagery from DigitalGlobe a leading global provider of commercial, high-resolution, world imagery products and services, to further enhance the user’s visual experience.

New world base map, postcode look-up and a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery are bundled to create an unbeatable offer for outdoor sports enthusiasts.

Over 200 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50K scale maps are now available from RouteBuddy’s online map store providing complete coverage of the UK. iPhone users can now choose the map that suits their use, Landranger for the casual user or Explorer maps for those who need the most detail.

Mobilizy is an early pioneer in commercial augmented reality and the creator of Wikitude, which is the first practical augmented reality (AR) mobile application. Wikitude gives the user data about their surroundings, nearby landmarks, and other points of interest by overlaying information on the real-time camera view of a smart-phone.

Trimble gives iPhone(TM) 3G fans another reason to get outside, enjoy the weather and stay active. Now available is Trimble AllSport GPS(TM) for the iPhone 3G, an application designed to help Apple enthusiasts manage their personal fitness regimens.

As outdoor is becoming more and more important in the GPS world, we post this article we found in reviews.cnet.com.

Philip Van der Putten, Co-owner, RouteYou will speak about outdoor routes for motorbikers, hikers, cyclists and tourists.

AccuTerra for iPhone allows users to plan, capture and share their outdoor adventures even when they’re out of mobile network range.