Location Business News

CES 2026: Mapping Companies Roll Out Products, Partnerships

TomTom, HERE Technologies, Mapbox and others make solid announcements...

Jan 12 • Kevin Dennehy

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December 2025

Location Industry to Evolve in 2026 with Direct-to-Device Tech, LEO Boosts and Anti-Jamming Advances

2026 promises to be interesting with government decisions, LEO constellations and, of course, AI everywhere...

Dec 18, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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NextNav Pressures FCC on 5G GPS Backup

Company cites firefighter deaths in recent filing...urges action

Dec 4, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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November 2025

UK Pledges $196 Million to Secure Critical Navigation and Timing Infrastructure

Government studies estimate a single day without PNT could cost the British economy up to $1.77 billion

Nov 20, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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Google Maps Adds Gemini for Hands-Free Route Planning and Navigation

Privacy issues aside, new Google Maps features allow quicker information for turning and traffic information...

Nov 6, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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October 2025

European Aerospace Giants Unite GNSS and Satellite Efforts in Landmark MOU

Colossal space giant would control most future European GNSS manufacturing and development

Oct 23, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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TomTom to Equip Millions of Hyundai, Kia, Genesis Vehicles with Live Traffic, Speed Camera Services

Dutch mapmaker says deal will affect millions of Hyundai Motor Group vehicles across Europe

Oct 9, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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September 2025

Industry Groups Push U.S. Government for Rapid Action on GPS Jamming, Spoofing

Big aviation, transportation trade associations educate federal agencies on GPS threats...

Sep 25, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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U.S. Official Says Cartels Jamming GPS on Southern Border

U.S. government has been mum about problems until now…

Sep 11, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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August 2025

Advent Launches $1.3 Billion Bid for U-blox

Major GNSS chipmaker to go private…

Aug 21, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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Instagram Launches Instagram Map, But Does It Act Like Snapchat's Snap Map?

New Instagram Maps offers user location sharing and location-based content...

Aug 7, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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July 2025

Swift Navigation Raises $50 Million to Expand Precise Positioning Service

Swift has raised more than $250 million to date…

Jul 24, 2025 • Kevin Dennehy

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