There is no question that GPS technology has a huge range of practical applications, from finding your lost smartphone to figuring out driving directions. However, this doesn’t mean that GPS systems are all work and no play. In fact, GPS technology is the driving force behind one of the world’s most surprisingly popular leisure activities:… Read More…
We use our smartphones to provide entertainment, perform little tasks that make life easier, and to connect with family and friends. However, your smartphone can serve another function that most people don’t really consider: it could save your life. You can use your phone to call for help in an emergency, of course, but there… Read More…
When combined with smartphones, GPS technology can be used for all sorts of helpful everyday tasks, from finding your iPhone to locating yourself on a map. But some organizations and individuals around the world are going beyond the basics and are using GPS technology for some truly surprising applications. Read on for a look at… Read More…
When global positioning system (GPS) technology was being developed in the 1960s and 70s, it was a sophisticated military system initially used by the US Department of Defense to keep track of nuclear submarines. Fast forward four decades: ordinary civilians all around the world are using GPS technology for all kinds of things, from finding… Read More…
Modern smartphones can wirelessly connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi or cellular data. Working together, these two modes of connection allow for easy and convenient Internet access just about anywhere, but the fact that these two methods seem practically interchangeable has left more than a few people confused about the differences between them. If… Read More…