GPS

3 Tracking Technologies That Will Change the Future
GPS

3 Tracking Technologies That Will Change the Future

Sure, you already know about GPS. But livestock tracking? Fog computing? Bet you haven't heard of those. You will.
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SpaceX Breaks Boeing-Lockheed Monopoly on Military Space Launches

The U.S. Air Force awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX an $83 million contract to launch a GPS satellite in 2018.
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Google Maps Error Blamed by Demolition Crew Who Tore Down the Wrong House

Google Maps Error Blamed by Demolition Crew Who Tore Down the Wrong House

The intended target was a block away.
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Check This Out: GPS Top Hat Gives Directions With Audio Cues

Check This Out: GPS Top Hat Gives Directions With Audio Cues

The prototype may look ludicrous, but it's both hands-free and language-free.
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3 Amazing Technologies That Could Be Part of Your New Smartphone

From being able to diagnose skin conditions to knowing your location down to the centimeter, the computer in your pocket is only going to get more and more mindboggling.
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