Apple Introduces New GPS App

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on October 19, 2011

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Really want to get the new iPhone 4S, but can’t think up an excuse to justify spending the money? Here’s one – Apple has included a GPS-run Find My Friends app that can help keep tabs on your loved ones.

Lockheed Switches on Power for GPS III Prototype

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on October 10, 2011

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Defense Contracting giant Lockheed Martin Corp. announced Monday that they were ready to unroll a prototype for a next generation GPS spacecraft. Lockheed Martin developed the technology for the US Air Force.

GPS Inventor Rejects Warrantless Tracking Policy

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on October 5, 2011

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Roger L. Easton, the principal inventor of Global Positioning System, or GPS, is asking the US Supreme Court to renounce the Obama Administration’s edict that tacking devices may be affixed to suspects’ vehicles sans a warrant.

Pilot GPS Tracking Program May Be Launched in MD

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on October 3, 2011

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Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources is looking to launch a pilot program next year that would track the movements of commercial fishing boats via GPS.

War Zone GPS Trackers for Humanitarian Missions

by Yannick Schwarz on September 28, 2011

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GPS technology has for example had major roles to play in many of the recent conflicts, notably in Irak or Somalia

Android Vehicle Tracking Application

by Kathleen Kielpinski on September 27, 2011

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The vehicle tracking industry is expanding, Android smart phones have introduced a new application for managers to make it easier for them to be able to track their shipments, cargo, inventory, etc from their phone. Businesses are beginning to realize it is much more convenient  knowing the whereabouts of their cargo. With the vehicle tracking managers know where their [...]

Cool New GPS Goggles Gives Skiing a Whole New Perspective

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on September 26, 2011

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Zeal Optics, a company based in Colorado, has developed a gadget that constitutes the skiing and tech buff’s dream come true. Zeal has rolled out a pair of top-of-the-line ski goggles that have incorporated cutting edge GPS technology.

Child Tracking Tested in Swedish Daycare

by Yannick Schwarz on September 22, 2011

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A daycare center in the city of Malmoe, Sweden announced that it would implement a GPS tracking system to monitor the children’s whereabouts.

Police Should Chill on GPS Tracking, Says Group of Experts

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on September 21, 2011

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A bipartisan group of former law enforcement and government officials have appealed the White House to impose checks on law enforcement agencies and their ability to utilize GPS technology.

LightSquared Signal Interferes with Gov’t GPS Receivers

by Joshua Wiesenfeld on September 19, 2011

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The Federal Communications Committee has come under fire recently for allowing wireless spectrum operator LightSquared to go ahead with development of their commercial wireless satellite venture despite reports that it would interfere with crucial Government GPS signals.