GPS

Navigon is about to release a major update for its MobileNavigator GPS app for the iPhone that adds social media interaction, panoramic 3D views, and Navigon MyRoutes.

Today's episode of CNET's The 404 Podcast features a pink Ouija Board, the newest Facebook meme, search engine profiling, and Google's latest mapping feature that waves good-bye to your shopping privacy.

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The infamous Ouija Board is still just as popular as it was when Hasbro first unleashed it in 1967. In fact, it even got extra publicity with a flaming cameo in last year's horror flick Paranormal Activity, but angry Christians aren't happy about Hasbro's latest idea for a Pink Ouija Board. Who knew that a pink square of cardboard and a magnifying glass could get so much controversy?

Please let this actually happen.

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First there was Doppelganger Week, then Urban Dictionary Week, and now we finally have a Facebook meme that The 404 Podcast can get behind: Can this pickle get more fans than Nickleback? In less than a week since its genesis, the Facebook group already has more than 100,000 members, but it still needs your help to get beat out Nickelback's 1,392,481 (and growing) fans.

This next story might make you think twice before ducking into the back room at your local video store. Google's latest "Store View" is as yet unconfirmed (but not outright denied), but the service will ideally let users check out the inside of any participating retailer through Google Maps. Imagine browsing the Web for a supermarket and then virtually inspecting the interior for the best way to route yourself through a grocery store and you can see why we don't quite understand the point of Store View.

Those stories and more on today's 404, plus a meaty Calls From the Public and more of your sticker picture submissions! Keep sending them to the404(at)cnet[dot]com and we might just feature it on the show! Much thanks to Derrick for sending us a pic of the cubicle dressing you see up top.

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Verizon Wireless launches a new version of its VZ Navigator location-based service with new features such as roadside assistance and social networking integration. pOriginally posted at a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-10445007-85.html" class="origPostedBlog"Dialed In/a/p

A hands-on look at using the Maps app on the Apple iPad, including new features such as terrain view and street view. pOriginally posted at a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12519_7-10444044-49.html" class="origPostedBlog"MP3 Insider/a/p

The XL 330-S is new--not refurbished--so you not only get a full one-year warranty, but also a free download of the latest maps from TomTom. pOriginally posted at a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10439516-58.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Cheapskate/a/p

Escort shows off it's Entourage PS and CIS, two devices that let you GPS track your car with a Web app. pOriginally posted at a href="http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10431553-269.html" class="origPostedBlog"2010 CES/a/p

Amazingly, this is a new unit, not a refurb. It is, however, an older model, and there's a mail-in rebate involved. Even so, it'll probably sell out fast. pOriginally posted at a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-10430028-58.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Cheapskate/a/p

We got our hands on TomTom's newest entry-level GPS device and we have the pics to prove it. pOriginally posted at a href="http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10428258-269.html" class="origPostedBlog"2010 CES/a/p

Garmin's Voice Studio software allows users to record their own custom voice prompts, for better or worse. pOriginally posted at a href="http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427374-269.html" class="origPostedBlog"2010 CES/a/p

Garmin has released a new flagship motorcycle navigation device, the Zumo 665 pOriginally posted at a href="http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10427261-269.html" class="origPostedBlog"2010 CES/a/p

TomTom is attempting to lower the learning curve for the entry-level GPS buyer with its new Ease line of GPS navigation devices. pOriginally posted at a href="http://ces.cnet.com/8301-31045_1-10426555-269.html" class="origPostedBlog"2010 CES/a/p

Medical Mobile Monitoring develops a medical-alert tracking system that lets users track someone via GPS satellite online, but its funny-looking pendant misses the mark.

The touch-screen Oregon 450 and 450t navigation devices give hikers an updated interface and improved track navigation, the GPS device maker says. pOriginally posted at a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10422548-264.html" class="origPostedBlog"Deep Tech/a/p

Any automotive GPS device worth its salt will come packaged with some sort of suction cup mount that will allow users to stick their unit to their vehicle's windshield. But is this the best way to keep your navigation device in place while you drive? pOriginally posted at a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10421241-48.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Car Tech blog/a/p

Following the launch of its iPhone app, Magellan is releasing its Premium Car Kit for iPhone. pOriginally posted at a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10420152-48.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Car Tech blog/a/p

You've received a new GPS navigator over the holidays...now what? Check out our guide to setting up your new GPS device at CNET Car Tech. pOriginally posted at a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10419213-48.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Car Tech blog/a/p

CNET Car Tech gathers together nine ways you can have fun with your GPS device. pOriginally posted at a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10418582-48.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Car Tech blog/a/p

Tagging photos with longitude and latitude data is a snap. Here are the steps to get you there.

We run down the 10 most viewed GPS products of 2009, as voted on by our users. pOriginally posted at a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10411699-48.html" class="origPostedBlog"The Car Tech blog/a/p