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Smartwatch Breakthrough Brings GPS Accuracy Down to a Few Centimetres
A team from the University of Otago, alongside Google and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved an unprecedented breakthrough in GPS accuracy for smartwatches. The device can now pinpoint a location to within eight centimetres, potentially transforming the future of wearable technology for fitness tracking, navigation, and personal safety a...
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GPS Interference Is On Rise. Here's What Can Be Done About It
GPS interference is on the rise, so you might be wondering how it works. And can anything be done about it? And perhaps most importantly do you need to worry?
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US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
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Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
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Japanese Mountaineer Dies Of Hypothermia On Peru's Tallest Mountain Peak
A mountaineer from Japan died and another was rescued during a trek on Peru's tallest mountain, authorities said Thursday.
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Now, NASA Successfully Acquires GPS Signals On Moon
NASA's Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE), with the assistance of the Italian Space Agency, has become the first device to track and observe Earth-based navigation signals on the surface of the Moon.
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Telangana Man, Colleague Die In Saudi Arabia Desert After Losing GPS Signal
A 27-year-old man from Telangana died of dehydration and exhaustion in Saudi Arabia's Rub' al Khali desert. Mohammad Shehzad Khan, a resident of Karimnagar, had been working in Saudi Arabia for three years with a telecommunications company.
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All About Tobol, Russia's Secret Weapon Linked To Jamming Of Planes' Signals
Tobol electronic warfare system was previously linked to jamming of signals of ships on NATO's eastern flank.
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British Flights Face "Extremely Dangerous Russian Jamming": Report
Jamming interrupts the satellite signals, including GPS, from reaching the aircraft and tricks the pilots into thinking they are somewhere they are not.
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Massive Solar Storms To Hit Earth On Friday, Could Disrupt Internet, Radio And GPS Signals
A potent solar flare eruption is expected to result in intense auroras, as a potential 'cannibal CME' is propelled towards Earth.
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Planes Losing GPS Signal Over Middle-East, Indian Regulator Flags Threat
Concerned over reports that civilian aircrafts may sometimes be flying blind over parts of the Middle East, the civil aviation regulator DGCA has issued an advisory to all Indian airlines.
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DoT Warns E-Commerce Websites Sale of Wireless Jammers, Network Boosters Illegal Without Permission
The Department of Telecom has issued a warning to all e-commerce platforms in the country, against the sale of cellular signal jammers, GPS blocker or other signal jamming devices. The use of these devices is illegal, except specifically permitted by the government. Private sector organizations and private individuals cannot procure or use jammers ...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Facing GPS Connectivity Problems, Some Users Complain of Issues on Exynos Variants
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is facing GPS connectivity issues, according to some users who have raised complaints on the Samsung Community forums and Twitter. The issues are restricting users from using navigation apps including Google Maps and Waze. Samsung is aware of the GPS issues and is said to be working on its fix.
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Smartwatch Breakthrough Brings GPS Accuracy Down to a Few Centimetres
A team from the University of Otago, alongside Google and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved an unprecedented breakthrough in GPS accuracy for smartwatches. The device can now pinpoint a location to within eight centimetres, potentially transforming the future of wearable technology for fitness tracking, navigation, and personal safety a...
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GPS Interference Is On Rise. Here's What Can Be Done About It
GPS interference is on the rise, so you might be wondering how it works. And can anything be done about it? And perhaps most importantly do you need to worry?
-
US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
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Traffic Jam In Space: How Phones, WiFi Are Blocking Signals From Black Holes
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
-
Japanese Mountaineer Dies Of Hypothermia On Peru's Tallest Mountain Peak
A mountaineer from Japan died and another was rescued during a trek on Peru's tallest mountain, authorities said Thursday.
-
Now, NASA Successfully Acquires GPS Signals On Moon
NASA's Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE), with the assistance of the Italian Space Agency, has become the first device to track and observe Earth-based navigation signals on the surface of the Moon.
-
New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Telangana Man, Colleague Die In Saudi Arabia Desert After Losing GPS Signal
A 27-year-old man from Telangana died of dehydration and exhaustion in Saudi Arabia's Rub' al Khali desert. Mohammad Shehzad Khan, a resident of Karimnagar, had been working in Saudi Arabia for three years with a telecommunications company.
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All About Tobol, Russia's Secret Weapon Linked To Jamming Of Planes' Signals
Tobol electronic warfare system was previously linked to jamming of signals of ships on NATO's eastern flank.
-
British Flights Face "Extremely Dangerous Russian Jamming": Report
Jamming interrupts the satellite signals, including GPS, from reaching the aircraft and tricks the pilots into thinking they are somewhere they are not.
-
Massive Solar Storms To Hit Earth On Friday, Could Disrupt Internet, Radio And GPS Signals
A potent solar flare eruption is expected to result in intense auroras, as a potential 'cannibal CME' is propelled towards Earth.
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Planes Losing GPS Signal Over Middle-East, Indian Regulator Flags Threat
Concerned over reports that civilian aircrafts may sometimes be flying blind over parts of the Middle East, the civil aviation regulator DGCA has issued an advisory to all Indian airlines.
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DoT Warns E-Commerce Websites Sale of Wireless Jammers, Network Boosters Illegal Without Permission
The Department of Telecom has issued a warning to all e-commerce platforms in the country, against the sale of cellular signal jammers, GPS blocker or other signal jamming devices. The use of these devices is illegal, except specifically permitted by the government. Private sector organizations and private individuals cannot procure or use jammers ...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Facing GPS Connectivity Problems, Some Users Complain of Issues on Exynos Variants
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is facing GPS connectivity issues, according to some users who have raised complaints on the Samsung Community forums and Twitter. The issues are restricting users from using navigation apps including Google Maps and Waze. Samsung is aware of the GPS issues and is said to be working on its fix.
