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UK’s FocalPoint raises $17M for its software-based approach to repairing the flaws of GPS

TechCrunch

Use cases for the tech include more accurate location for smartphone apps for navigation or location tracking (for example for running and other sports); to help companies with their navigation services (for example for transportation or fleet management); and for better GPS security overall. Today, a U.K. billion by 2029.

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The Top 5 Growing Industries In Spartanburg

Strategy Driven

Automotive. The automotive industry boasts 4,151 jobs i n this area, which is 141% above the national average. The main reason for this is the Mercedes-Benz Vans automotive plant that was opened in 199 and then doubled in size in 2018. This plant alone employees over 1,300 people. This plant alone employees over 1,300 people.

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Top 10 AR Trends That Will Shape The Future Of Augmented Reality

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In addition to playing, users can buy virtual land, attend live concerts, and watch sports events. AR on mobile devices takes advantage of widely available hardware, such as smartphones and tablets. Trend: 10 Augmented Reality in Automotive Industries There are a variety of applications for Augmented Reality in the Automotive Industry.

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The Station: Rounding up the Tesla Cyber Roundup, a Waymo change up and the mysterious disappearance of Bolt Mobility

TechCrunch

Joyride , a micromobility software provider, has opened up a hardware marketplace to help operators build up their fleets. The breakdown looks like: 6,397 P7 sports sedans, 3,608 P5 smart family sedans and 1,519 G3i smart compact SUVs. Google Maps is now providing route information updates to cyclists. . Rebecca Bellan. A little bird.

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Meet the Coach: Magnus Kollberg

Agile42

Stoneridge developed embedded systems for the automotive industry and in 2006 I was working as a project manager and developer for a team developing a graphical platform consisting of electronics and software. We come across the book Extreme Programming Explained by Kent Beck and started to apply the practices.

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How Much Does It Cost to Create a Mobile VR App?

Mobilunity

Some of the major industries using VR include: Automotive Healthcare Construction Aerospace Retail Architecture Tourism Education Entertainment and sports. The right candidate should also know the latest digital trends, have experience with different hardware devices and understand their specifications.

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