Engineers turn to quantum tech to replace GPS in flight navigation
Quantum sensing uses Earth's natural magnetic fields, making it immune to jamming and spoofing
Spacecraft Speedometer promises precise satellite positioning, no GPS required
A compact solution to an increasingly problematic space issue
Animal tracking made affordable with $7 Bluetooth beacons, thanks to Apple's Find My network
A more efficient alternative to the GPS trackers generally used by conservationists
Russia could target undersea cables and GPS to cripple Western communication, says NATO
Taking the threat very seriously
Tools of disruption: With no viable worldwide alternatives to the undersea cable and GPS networks, the West remains highly vulnerable if Russia opts to leverage these systems as bargaining chips or as a means of sabotage. NATO is taking the threat seriously and is setting up backups as geopolitical tensions with Russia remain high over the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Experts suggest even more needs to be done.
GPS-free navigation nears reality with quantum breakthrough
Integrated photonic chips enable compact, low-cost quantum navigation
What Ever Happened to MapQuest?
Today, you can simply type the name of a destination and instantly get a map with turn-by-turn directions to get there. These advancements predated the smartphone, thanks to a service called MapQuest.
Police are using GPS tracking darts to tag fleeing vehicles and avoid dangerous pursuits
From the screens of Hollywood to a street near you
Tag, you're it: Police departments across the country are exploring safer alternatives to risky car chases, drawing inspiration from technology commonly depicted in spy movies to achieve their objectives.
Aircraft GPS spoofing problem grows as aviation industry fails to agree on a solution
Better training for pilots could be the only near-term answer
Domino's uses GPS mapping tech to deliver pizza without a physical address
Drop a pin for pizza delivery
Google Maps will soon display traffic lights, stop signs, and tolls
Improved navigation data on the way
Bird is testing scooters that sound alarms and automatically stop when traveling on sidewalks
Good news for pedestrians
Apple has completely redesigned iOS Maps, US users will get it first
European regions will receive the update in the coming months
The EU's Galileo GPS network has been down since last week
Galileo-enabled devices have defaulted to US GPS during the outage
GPS outage could cost $1 billion per day, study finds
GPS tech has contributed $1.4 trillion to the US economy since 1984
Some GPS devices could stop working next month
If you use an older GPS device, you'll want to make sure it's up-to-date come April 6
Google Maps' AR navigation feature arriving soon for some users
No more getting lost in new cities?
Schools in China are tracking students through GPS built into uniforms
"We choose not to check the accurate location of students after school"
Next-gen GPS satellites are headed into orbit
One of 32 GPS satellites gets a ride on a Falcon 9
An FCC rule change allows US residents to navigate with Galileo instead of GPS
Consumer devices can now communicate with foreign satellites
UK is looking to build its own version of GPS upon exit from European Union
Accurate positioning data from Galileo satellite network denied to Britain
TrackR 'evolves' as it cuts nearly half of its staff
TrackR and Tile are not the only fish in the sea anymore
Waze rerouting prompts New Jersey suburb to impose fines on non-residents using its streets
The penalty for cutting through will be $200
