#GPS #technology has had a profound impact on society in general. Despite its many advancements, it’s still not a perfect science. The GPS enabled products available to consumers today work well, but sometimes encounter hiccups. Low resolution viewing, losing line of sight to the sky and other challenges can stop today’s GPS devices from functioning[…]
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Garmin Lets Users Track Location and Health with Vivofit
When you think of Garmin, you probably think of a device with GPS hood and mount for a car. While this type of product is very common, Garmin has actually produced a wide range of other products that are meant for use in other aspects of the average persons’ life. The Vivofit is Garmin’s way[…]
Tracking OR-7 the Wolf: Federal Biologists Have No Plans to Replace GPS Collar
In 2011, a wolf became a wildlife celebrity among nature enthusiasts and residents of Oregon. The wolf, which was tagged with a GPS-enabled collar and labeled OR-7, left his pack in northeastern Oregon and headed west. This unusual behavior change came days after a kill order was issued for his father and a sibling who[…]
TomTom’s Improved Go Series PNDs Won’t Be Replaced By Smartphone GPS
Many people have found that most of their mobile devices can be set aside for a single smartphone. A good smartphone can do a lot, but TomTom has improved its PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices) so they won’t be trumped by the average mobile phone. What’s So Great about the TomTom Go Series PND? There are[…]
Garmin Reveals its G3X Touch System for Aircraft
March 2013 was an exciting month for aviation enthusiasts because this was the month that Garmin announced its new G3X Touch technology. This system is designed to be used in light sport and experimental amateur-made aircraft. Team X, better known as Garmin’s experimental engineering team, have introduced a number of advanced features that pilots and[…]
GPS Is Used in More Than You Think!
There’s no denying the impact #navigation technology has had on society as a whole. More vehicles are equipped with #GPS systems and more accessories like the GlareStomper are made available. Some people even use GPS for fun through geocaching. What if you’re not into geocaching and you don’t travel often? There are many ways that[…]
Colorado is the Future of GPS: New Technology from the Centennial State
Colorado is a state known primarily for things like mountains, cattle, wheat and the 1850 Gold Rush. Soon, the Centennial State may be recognized for something much more modern: the future generation of GPS. GPS III technology is being developed by Lockheed Martin right in Jefferson County, Colorado. What is GPS III? GPS III is[…]
Golfers Rejoice: A Garmin GPS Handheld Made Just for the Green!
Golfers will love technology even more when they see what Garmin has in store for serious players. The wireless Approach is a Garmin handheld device that gives players access to a number of sport-related tools while they play. Available as the Approach G7 and G8, this device is packed with all the typical features you[…]
Un-Jammable GPS? U.K. Researchers Say “YES!”
Every time you plug in, put your GPS shade on and tap in your destination, you probably don’t worry too much about jamming. Jamming, or the act of using a small pocket-sized device to hinder a GPS signal, is actually a very serious problem. While it may not affect the average person simply trying to[…]
Couple Lost for Weeks Thanks to GPS
Many people attach their GPS shade hood, plug in the device and assume that they are ready to find their way to any location. There are many reasons to love modern GPS. As we bask in the convenience that is satellite positioning technology, it’s also important to remember to not lose touch with traditional navigation[…]
