GPS satellite launched into space from Florida
A new GPS satellite has been launched into space. Full story
6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation
It's May. Memorial Day and the end of the school year are in sight. Suddenly, you're thinking about a summer vacation. A little advance planning — and some insider tips — can save you a lot of money. Whether you're booking airfare, a car rental or a hotel room, there are questions you should ask fir Full story
UK police to track dementia patients using GPS
A British police force is hoping to save time and money by giving a few dementia patients GPS tracking devices, a technique already used by health and welfare agencies but condemned by some campaigners as "barbaric." Full story
Loose Blips Sink Ships: Leaky Communications Threaten Marine Vessels
Most seafaring vessels use an onboard device called an automatic identification system (AIS) receiver that store a wealth of information about the ship. And according to research from the security experts at Boston's Rapid7 Labs, AIS receivers are ridiculously insecure. Full story
Woman uncovers cat's secret second life, thanks to GPS and science
When Tibia the house cat went missing from his comfortable San Francisco home in 2009, his doting owner Caroline Paul thought he was dead. Five weeks later Tibby came back, fat and content. "I think most people would be happy," Paul's partner Wendy McNaughton, who was brought up with small dogs, to Full story
Tiny DARPA chip has six-axis inertial guidance for military GPS backup
Before satellites, getting from A to B without radio signals involved cumbersome inertial systems found only on advanced civilian and military aircraft. Those are still the best backup for GPS, and working with the University of Michigan, DARPA has found a way to reduce the once fridge-sized units Full story
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Maps will get you there, except when they don't
Rachel Maddow notes that while map technology may have improved, GPS is not infallible.
GPS mistake allegedly leads to deadly shooting
A Georgia man is shot to death by the homeowner after the car's GPS leads him to the wrong house. WXIA's Duffie Dixon reports.
Twitter dangers: You could be sharing your location
Some smartphones have GPS capability that many apps need in order to function, but if you forget that your location is turned on for social media apps like Twitter, you could be sharing your location with complete strangers. TODAY.com’s Kyle Michael Miller reports
St. Nick seen leaving North Pole
“We can confirm the presents are all on board,” said TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe, who released images of Santa getting an early start Sunday morning. Wolfe confirmed the “naughty and nice” list was in Santa’s front pocket and his GPS was switched on and ready.
Paper maps becoming a thing of the past
KNTV’s Bob Redell reports on the dwindling use of paper maps as more travelers turn to GPS technology.
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