UUGear's VU GPSDR is a low-cost GPS-disciplined SDR expansion board designed specifically for the Vivid Unit, a palm-sized Rockchip RK3399-based ...

As a Navy mathematician in the 1950s and beyond, she played an unheralded but foundational role in making possible the global satellite-based mapping system. Dr. Gladys West spent her career in ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

GPS trackers and AirTags look like they do the same thing. They don’t. One is a live-positioning tool; the other is a Bluetooth breadcrumb. A GPS tracker talks directly to satellites orbiting 12,000 ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. As the holidays approach, millions of ...

If you're traveling to a new place, would like to shorten your daily commute, or want to find the lowest gas price, check out the best map apps we've tested. My PCMag career began in 2013 as an intern ...

In the fast-moving world of consumer drones, it seems like a new model hits the market every month, each boasting next-generation features and budget-friendly prices. But let's be honest: most fall ...

Around 12,500 miles above our heads, the satellites that make up the Global Positioning System (GPS) quietly keep the world running. A blackout would result in almost instantaneous chaos. “You would ...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station May 30, 2025, carrying the GPS III SV-08 satellite. Credit: SpaceX WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the U.S. military ...

Finding the right GPS tracker for your vehicle can make a world of difference in keeping tabs on your car’s location and ensuring its safety. Whether you’re managing a fleet or just want to keep an ...

The West may be divided on tariffs, but all countries can agree that protecting global navigation satellite systems from interference from China, Russia and Iran is a matter of extreme importance.

Not long ago, it seemed you had to pay a fortune to get one of the most advanced features among running and fitness watches, offline maps. This is where map data is downloaded to the watch’s own ...