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How to use GPS for hiking navigation

A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation ...
The Australia-based startup has successfully tested quantum-based tools that avoid the pitfalls of both GPS and traditional ...
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Do GPS watches need the internet?

Get answers to your FAQs about navigation wearables; from mapping capabilities to data usage. The post Do GPS watches need ...
Roth was standing at the edge of a cave in Pirkanmaa, Finland. Inside, he knew, was a geocache: a container that was stashed ...
From radio labs to anechoic chambers that look like Elsa's castle, here's a rare look at how Apple tests Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 5G and satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed defence deal under which both countries would have to help each other in case of a war.
Iron Beam is a ground-based, high-power laser air defence system designed to counter aerial threats, including rockets, ...
MBDA has revealed a new variant of the SPEAR weapon system that provides a low-cost addition to the Royal Air Force’s arsenal. First shown off last week ...
With new models popping up and older ones sticking around, figuring out which iPhone is the best fit for you can be tricky. Today, we’re going to break down two specific devices: the compact iPhone 12 ...
A Widerøe Dash-8 plane travelling from Vadsø to Vardø in Norway's northeastern-region could not land because of jamming of the GPS system. A major Russian military exercise was underway just a few ...
If you’re tired of storing a separate lawn mower and snow blower, you’re not alone. Most homeowners dread the seasonal shuffle: hauling the mower into the ...
Our sun has unexpectedly begun to ramp up its activity, which could lead to more severe solar storms that cause blackouts and ...