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GPS Places Prevention Bureau Under Fire

by Sally Mizrachi on August 9, 2011

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In numerous cities nationwide, GPS tracking systems have aided federal agencies in protecting and keeping the peace for their respective districts. However, a recent scandal within the Chicago Fire Prevention Bureau has proven that GPS leaves no exceptions.

GPS is Quite the Prankster

by Sally Mizrachi on August 4, 2011

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A good laugh never goes unappreciated, but when GPS devices are thrown into the equation, the joke becomes interesting. Sophisticated pranksters are now rumored to have used advanced tools, like GPS systems, laser technology, and even microwaves to produce the most intricate crop circles ever seen.

“GPS, I Am Your Father”

by Sally Mizrachi on July 21, 2011

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Darth Vader was dubbed chief navigator for turn by turn instructions within each vehicle that contains a Garmin Network GPS tracking device.

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A New Jersey appeals court ruled last week that placing a GPS tracking device in a spouses vehicle does not violate any privacy laws.

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Globalstar is proud to announce the launch of the second generation satellite network for its SPOT GPS System.

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to consider implementing GPS triggered ads on Boston’s buses.

GPS Poised to Revolutionize Aircraft

by Sally Mizrachi on July 6, 2011

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The Federal Aviation Administration has created an air traffic system that will use GPS tracking to revolutionize flight in almost every way imaginable.

Debate over warrants for GPS tracking goes to Supreme Court

by Alexander P. Smallwood on June 27, 2011

The ruling over GPS tracker warrants is expected next year.

The Supreme court is about to rule on whether police officers should have to obtain warrants before tracking suspected criminals.

Surf’s Up Thanks to GPS

by Sally Mizrachi on June 24, 2011

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June 20th turned out to be more than just your average Monday. Evidently the day is known worldwide as ‘”International Surf Day.” GPS made it that much easier to find gnarly waves and ripping high tides.

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GPS has made it possible to view the explosion of Puyehue-Cordon Caulle, one of 2,085 volcanoes to erupt in under 450 years along the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire.