Tag: GPS

Tracking Traffic with Cell Phones

By Kate Greene | 11/11/2008 | 4 Comments

A new project collects traffic data from GPS-enabled cell phones.

Hijacking Satellite Navigation

By Erica Naone | 10/02/2008 | 13 Comments

Sending false signals to GPS receivers could disrupt critical infrastructure.

Low-Power GPS

By TR Editors | 06/23/2008 | 0 Comments

Windows for GPS

By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 06/18/2008 | 0 Comments

Microsoft's latest operating system makes it easier to integrate location detection with other services.

Apple Updates iPhone, Slashes Price

By Kate Greene | 06/09/2008 | 8 Comments

Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, confirms rumors that a cheaper iPhone with GPS will be available in July.

A Faster, More Energy-Efficient GPS

By Kate Greene | 05/16/2008 | 3 Comments

New software could help make location-aware devices ubiquitous.

Shopping Search

By David Talbot | 08/15/2007 | 0 Comments

A cell phone service guides users to nearby bargains--sometimes.

A Clearer Picture of Global Warming

By David Talbot | 08/09/2007 | 0 Comments

Continuous GPS stations in Greenland could improve our understanding of melting ice sheets.

The iPhone's Untapped Potential

By Kate Greene | 06/29/2007 | 11 Comments

Apple could do a lot more with all the sensors in the iPhone.

Comparison Shopping by Phone

By David Talbot | 06/14/2007 | 0 Comments

New cell-phone software tries to connect shoppers with nearby products.

Mapping Traffic Flow

By Brittany Sauser | 05/24/2007 | 6 Comments

New trafficking software will enable drivers to find the quickest route to their final destination.

Your Phone as a Virtual Tour Guide

By Kate Greene | 05/17/2007 | 0 Comments

New software lets people build their own GPS-enabled games and tours for portable devices.

TR10: Augmented Reality

By Erika Jonietz | 03/12/2007 | 4 Comments

Markus Kähäri wants to superimpose digital information on the real world.