We mostly take it for granted that the position shown by our GPS is correct.But if we are in a new city and use the map app on our phone to find our ...

Our everyday GPS struggles in “urban canyons,” where skyscrapers bounce satellite signals, confusing even advanced navigation systems. NTNU scientists created SmartNav, combining satellite corrections ...

We’re so dependent on our cell phones and their navigation apps that we don’t even think about directions anymore. But, what happens if you’re running out of data? Don’t worry. We have a hack to teach ...

GPS can be a bit complex of a technology – you have to receive a signal below the noise floor, do quite a bit of math that relies on the theory of relativity, and, adding insult to injury, you also ...

It's the stuff of spy movies: someone plants a GPS tracker or Apple AirTag in your car without your consent and uses it to ...

Whether you're using the speedometer in your car or using the speed display in Google Maps, you might wonder which is more ...

This story was originally published on August 8, 2024, and has been updated. Your smartphone is designed to suck you in. You might pick it up to quickly check the weather, only to find yourself an ...