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What’s New in Navigation Technology in 2025
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What’s New in Navigation Technology in 2025

  • Felix Solt
  • 01/07/2025
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Modern navigation technology is evolving at a rapid pace, opening up new opportunities for drivers and travelers. In 2025, we’re seeing revolutionary changes in this […]

Portable GPS Navigators 2025 Review
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Portable GPS Navigators 2025 Review

  • Felix Solt
  • 11/21/2024
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Modern handheld GPS navigators remain in demand despite the ubiquity of smartphones. In 2025, these devices offer new features and increased reliability, making them the […]

Augmented Reality Navigation
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Augmented Reality Navigation

  • Felix Solt
  • 08/03/2024
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In today’s world, where navigating large and crowded spaces can be a real challenge, offer an advanced solution – augmented reality (AR) navigation. This technology […]

Artificial Intelligence on the Road
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Artificial Intelligence on the Road

  • Felix Solt
  • 06/11/2023
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Alas, there are still too many accidents and many deaths on the world’s roads. Of course, there are many reasons for this: the condition of […]

Smartphone in the Car: Apps for Drivers
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Smartphone in the Car: Apps for Drivers

  • Felix Solt
  • 02/19/2023
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Driving and using a smartphone are essentially mutually exclusive activities, but by equipping yourself with the right gadgets, your smartphone can help you while driving. […]

Best Apps for Drivers This is Reported by
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Best Apps for Drivers This is Reported by

  • Felix Solt
  • 10/16/2022
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Any self-respecting driver knows that while driving you should not be distracted by your cell phone, but sometimes you still need to answer an important […]

Vehicle Trackers
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Vehicle Trackers

  • Felix Solt
  • 11/28/2021
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Automotive GPS trackers have become indispensable tools for fleet management, personal vehicle safety and monitoring driving habits. These devices offer a number of features designed […]

How to Use Your Smartphone as a Navigator
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How to Use Your Smartphone as a Navigator

  • Felix Solt
  • 05/02/2021
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Most modern smartphones have built-in GPS sensors. This makes it easy to use your favorite device, for example, as a car navigator to quickly find […]

Top Free Route Planning Apps
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Top Free Route Planning Apps

  • Felix Solt
  • 04/21/2020
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Time turns into money for drivers and transportation companies. Optimizing every minute of a delivery route can affect the overall result. In addition, route optimization […]

Top Apps for Calculating Travel Time and Distance
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Top Apps for Calculating Travel Time and Distance

  • Felix Solt
  • 12/16/2018
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Modern technology has made the process of planning trips easier and more convenient. Today, there are many apps that help drivers calculate travel time and […]

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Hi, my name is Felix and I am a technology and navigation enthusiast. My goal is to help people navigate easily and conveniently in the world of modern navigation solutions. In this blog I share my experience and knowledge about the best services, apps and devices for route guidance, as well as give tips on how to effectively use navigation technologies in everyday life. If you have any questions or want to share your experience, feel free to write to me - always glad to have new discussions and suggestions!

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The Emergence of the GPS System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched in 1978 and was initially used exclusively by the US military. However, from the late 1980s, GPS became available for civilian use, which revolutionized navigation.

Number of Satellites in a GPS System

A modern GPS system uses 24 satellites, but only 4 satellites are sufficient to obtain accurate data. This network of satellites allows accuracy down to a few meters.

The First Car with Navigation

The first production car with a navigation system was released in 1990 by Toyota. The Toyota Celsior was the first car to incorporate a navigation system that worked with maps and GPS.

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