Posted on December 13th, 2007 by findcall
The acquisition gives Microsoft a powerful new location and mapping technology to complement Virtual Earth, Live Search, Windows Live services, MSN and the aQuantive advertising platform, with future integration potential for a range of other Microsoft products and platforms.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Multimap will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of […]
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Posted on May 28th, 2007 by findcall
Reverse Phone Number Search - What is it about?
FindCall has been introduced to the leading provider of this service. Reverse Phone Detective
The key features are that through reverse phone lookup you are able to:
Get INSTANT ACCESS to owner information,
address history,
carrier, and location details for any phone number.
Reverse phone number search involves querying […]
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Posted on February 15th, 2007 by findcall
From ABI Research
Satellite Navigation Proves Positive Effect on Driving, Traffic SafetyLeading Dutch research institute TNO today announced the results of research that prove the positive influence of satellite navigation devices on driving and traffic safety. The study was commissioned by Aon, Athlon Car Lease, Delta Lloyd (part of Aviva Plc) and TomTom.
Key findings:
* […]
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Posted on September 6th, 2006 by findcall
Engineers have developed a system for taking anonymous cell-phone location information and turning it into an illuminated traffic map that identifies congestion in real time.The system takes advantage of the steady stream of positioning cues–untraced signals all cell phones produce, whether in use or not, as they seek towers with the strongest signals. It is […]
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Posted on September 1st, 2006 by findcall
Sony announced launch-dates and photos of the highly anticipated GPS and Video camera accessories for the Sony PSP in Japan.
The Sony PSP GPS receiver PSP-290 is going on sale later than expected. It is now shipping on December 7th for 6,000 Yen (~$51). This is a neat price though for a GPS receiver. When Sony […]
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