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Foursquare registers 100 millionth check-in

Foursquare, the location-based social-networking service, registered its 100 millionth "check-in" on Monday evening, the company said Tuesday.

Why Apple bought Poly9 (and what Is Poly9?)

Apple has bought Poly9, a Quebec-based online mapping company, and has relocated most of the firm's employees to Apple's Silicon Valley offices, according to a report by French-Canadian news site Cyberpresse. PCWorld was unable to reach either Apple ...

Garmin launches world's thinnest, sexiest GPS unit

Garmin has launched its latest nuvi range of in-car GPS units in Australia, banking on an ultra-thin design and a high resolution, capacitive touchscreen to win over consumers.

Ford takes Google Maps for a ride

Looking to take a road trip this summer? Ford Motor Co. and Google have joined forces to make it easier to get where you're headed.

Woman sues Google over bad directions: It was dark

Search Engine Land, the news and information site that broke the story about how Lauren Rosenberg was struck by a vehicle and is now suing Google, has an update to the story: it was dark outside, and Google maps instructed her to walk across the stre...

Google Maps for BlackBerry gets a boost

Got a BlackBerry for your business? Getting around is about to get a lot easier.

Sony creates tweeting cat collar

The latest gadget from Sony's in-house geeks will surely get your cat tweeting. A prototype tweeting cat collar, which Sony created in collaboration with the University of Tokyo, last month's Open House 2010.

Woman sues Google because of bad directions

One day I was using my cell phone's GPS service to find the nearest Target. I was driving down the road when suddenly my cell phone piped up, "Turn right here." I looked to the right. There was no road, just a tree and some grass. I chalked it up to ...

Yahoo, Nokia tie up for chat, mail and maps

Yahoo Mail and Messenger will power Nokia's mobile mail and chat services starting later this year, the companies said during a press conference on Monday.

Telstra Next G network goes out to sea

Telstra has announced that its Next G mobile network has extended its coverage out to sea.

Google Street View faces investigation in France and Italy

Data protection authorities in France and Italy have joined Germany in investigating Google's Street View service, following the company's admission last week that its camera cars collected Wi-Fi traffic as well as photos.

Ninemsn maps get live traffic updates

Intelematics Australia, operators of the SUNA Traffic Channel, has announced a partnership with Ninemsn that allows motorists in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to access live traffic updates on the Internet.

Google vs. Foursquare: Geolocation battle heats up

Apparently informing your friends that you're eating a turkey sandwich at the deli down the street is the most "interesting" fad of the moment, and Google wants the biggest slice of cake.

TomTom offers drivers the voice of Darth Vader

TomTom is giving drivers the chance to get directions from Star Wars baddie Darth Vader.

TomTom brings free online route planner to Australia

GPS manufacturer TomTom has launched a free online route planner for Australians. The service lets users plan a journey and offers an estimate of how long the trip will take.