Google+ appears to be losing its grip since it became available to the general public. When Google+ opened to everyone, Google made sure everyone who visited its homepage knew about Google+. Traffic for Google+ subsequently shot up like a rocket by over 1200 percent. Since then, interest in Google+ has fallen drastically. According to analytics company Chitika, via ReadWriteWeb, Google+ traffic is down by more than 60 percent.

Google has once again returned with an update for the Maps Navigation app on Android and this one will be especially welcomed by those who hate getting stuck in traffic. Yup, Google has added real-time traffic data into Maps Navigation for Android. And the best part is, you can continue to navigate like you always more »

AdMob’s new report featuring data from February of 2010 depicts many new trends, some predictable and others a little shocking. Basically, smartphone traffic has increased by 193% in a year and Internet-capable devices (such as netbooks, e-readers, and handheld video games with WiFi) have increased in the web traffic by 403% in about a year. more »

Ford has become the first automaker to sign with INRIX, a provider of traffic and navigation services. INRIX will power the motor company’s next generation in-car GPS navigation units. “While other companies treat arterials and city streets just like stretches of uninterrupted highway, we factor in the impact traffic lights, stop signs, curb cuts and more »

You may have heard that Navigon, a GPS maker, is pulling out of the North American market. That’s quite the shame because their products were pretty good. Plenty of Navigon units (including some low priced ones) had traffic updates for life. But what happens now that Navigon has quit this market? No problem. You’re still more »

Earlier this week we heard the news of Jerry Yang resigning as CEO of Yahoo, the result of a painfully disappointing year for the company that saw failure after failure. They have watched their grip on Internet search slip through their fingers and they are in danger of slipping into the worlds of anonymity and the pages of history. However, things are looking good for Yahoo fans with two positive pieces of news.

One Search

They are both an attempt to fight back at Google’s search domination, both in the mobile phone and PC sectors. The first is a deal sealed with T-Mobile with the “One Search” button. Yahoo have been poor at closing deals recently; however, this catch is definitely one that should help them in the future. T-Mobile has agreed to put the One Search button on their phones, thus allowing users to quickly get to a search engine and helping Yahoo by making it theirs.

Find out what else is in Yahoo’s plans to fight the Google empire after the break.

One for the “impressive moments in tech history”: I just received a Dash GPS device for a review last week. I’ve played with the device for a couple of days and now learn the product is out of production. Even odder, driving around on lunch today, I was thinking they’ve nailed the connected idea for more »

Today, Microsoft announced their new traffic system. Yawn right? Well, maybe not. Seems their new system has a trick up its sleeve that other traffic systems, cams or other don’t. While driving into work, an MS guy thought he’d beat the freeway traffic and hit the city surface streets. The result? Predictably, they were worse. more »

The newest addition to Garmin’s travel assistant line, the nüvi 660, is bound to equal or surpass the sales achieved by its predecessors. Introducing a 4.3-inch touchscreen, integrated traffic capabilities, FM transmitter, a super-bright display and an integrated FM transmitter that broadcasts voice guidance, MP3, audio books and phone calls over the vehicle’s existing speakers. more »