Interesting news today; TomTom shares have fallen 10% after expected sales were down to between 1.8bn and 2.0bn Euros, down from its February estimate of 2.0-2.2bn Euros. The company blamed having to make earlier than expected price cuts. But does this signal a change in fortunes for the navigation industry? For the full article click here

I had to mention this somewhere. Definitely one of the more innovative uses of GPS technology. Myguide/Road Group have partnered with O’Neill sportswear to bring us the latest in ski ‘techwear’. Through the use of an integrated screen on the sleeve and audio instructions in the hood you’ll never stray off course again. Now where did I put my skis… Want to know what else MyGuide have up their sleeve? (See what I did there!?) Take a look at their session at Navigation and Location Europe.

Well, we hate to say we told you so. (Check out the location session on the agenda!) The ever innovative Skyhook Wireless, providers of Wi-Fi positioning technologies for Iphone, have announced that they are working on blending GPS and Cell ID with Wi-Fi to improve location technology. Hopefully, this will mean a greater fix constancy in urban areas paving the way for a host of exciting location applications!