Stories Tagged as
Gps
Yes, lots of people are still playing "Pokemon Go"
Jul 12, 2018
The popular mobile phone game is making a comeback.
Train-hopping in the digital age
by
Molly Wood
Jul 2, 2014
A father-son duo recount how technology changed clandestine freight train travel.
When Apple and Google get into your car
by
Molly Wood
Jan 13, 2014
At the Detroit Auto Show, it's clear that cars are becoming the biggest mobile device we own.
Forget GPS jamming, drone 'spoofing' is all the rage
by
Molly Wood
Mar 11, 2013
For those who want to stop others from tracking their movement, GPS signals can be jammed -- albeit illegally. And now, GPS signals can also be 'spoofed.'
Why GPS could keep its American accent
by
Molly Wood
Feb 8, 2013
The European Union is taking a hard look this week at its Galileo navigation system -- an alternative to American GPS. Galileo is so far costing three times what was projected.
'Chipping' our kids: Can we fight truancy with technology?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 1, 2012
Can technology keep kids from skipping school? In San Antonio, they're going to track children with the same microchips used for cattle, or boxes in a Walmart warehouse. Plus: Are you ready for some "backyard" neuroscience?
GPS unit, meet car insurance
by
Molly Wood
Feb 10, 2012
Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.
For public good, not for profit.
Supreme Court rules in closely watched GPS case
by
Molly Wood
Jan 24, 2012
The Fourth Amendment applies even in your car, says SCOTUS.
LightSquared: The next big wireless company you may never see
by
Molly Wood
Dec 22, 2011
Also, if you need to call someone, consider Callin' Oates!