Self-driving cars need to know exactly where on the road they are located at all times. A new invention could revolutionize ...

It’s almost impossible to get lost because of Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, or whatever other app you use for directions.

GPS uses at least 31 satellites orbiting Earth to calculate a person’s location, and newer smartphones use a barometer sensor to fill in the gaps, providing accurate altitude data for ...

Bryan Roth had been hiking and scrambling for a while, with drop-offs evident around him, when his guides held out coveralls and pointed between two rocks. “We have to go in the hole,” one said. Roth ...

NASA and NOAA team up to study the sun's impact on everyday technology. Three satellites are set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ...

The USS Essex exercise demonstrated the necessity of fallback systems and skilled navigation in the absence of GPS. While GPS is ubiquitous and convenient, its vulnerability underscores the importance ...

Kentucky law prohibits texting while driving for drivers of all ages. Drivers younger than age of 18 must not manually input data while moving. Violators face fines and potential civil liability if ...

In the Raptor software suite, “Guide” is the software that allows drones to correlate their real-world position against Maxar’s 3D data to navigate precisely. Credit: Maxar Intelligence WASHINGTON — ...

Officers also witnessed the Lincoln driving over the lane lines. They stopped the car as it entered Avon. The driver appeared intoxicated, and officers noted that he was wearing a GPS ankle monitor ...

GPs in England are being urged to "think again" if they see a sick patient three times and can't pin down a diagnosis, or find their symptoms are getting worse. The new NHS initiative, called Jess's ...

In a lot of Massachusetts cities, people paint the lines on sports fields by hand ahead of practices and game days, but in ...