"Star Trek," "Star Wars"...even "Cars 2." All these movies--as well as countless spy films--all featured high-tech eyewear that overlaid rich (targeted, social) info on what the wearer saw. Google wants this to be real. Google Goggles may never mean the same thing again.READ»
Using algorithms to calculate shortest routes and congestion, scientists have come up with a new GPS that gives drivers the most efficient route. Are people willing to drive a little longer to prevent emissions (and save money)?READ»
Navigation, thanks to a bunch of innovations, is about to get futuristic in a way Star Trek's Mr. Chekov would be impressed with ... and Google isn't necessarily along for the ride.READ»
This simple and dignified way to always know where someone is has applications beyond the elderly, too: small children and runners should get some, too.READ»
Seems like every year, a hiker gets horribly lost in the wilderness, prompting an all-out search-and-rescue mission that usually ends happily but always drains the hell out of resources. Media outlets like to describe these hikers as ...READ»
Researchers have come up with software that results in centimeter accuracy in height data for GPS equipment. Sounds like a simple trick, but it could have big side effects.READ»
Sometimes, we're all in the mood for a thick and meaty infographic. Other times, especially Fridays, we're in the mood for something that's simply gorgeous and excellent, like these visualizations of iPhone-tracking data by Michael ...READ»
On this day in history Charles Goodyear received a patent for the vulcanization of rubber, and Mister Spock received a patent for the rubberization of ears ... well, we kid. But for genuine reports on what's in today's news read on:READ»
The dust-up over Apple and Google's location tracking leaves out an important group of people: those who want to be tracked. In the near future, many of us will want our smartphones tracking 24/7/365.READ»
SimpleGeo has placed 20 million locations for "places" in the public domain to drive developers of location-based service apps. The thing is that data, combined with location-tracking smartphones, could spark unsavory uses too.READ»
Conspiracy theorists, start your engines! A computer hacker has discovered a crazy little facet of of the iPhone and iPad's programming: As soon as they're activated, they track every cellphone tower they've ever connected to. In ...READ»
By using the host of position-relating sensors in modern smartphones, scientists at MIT think they could make the phones and network perform better so your calls don't drop when you're on the move.READ»
The ongoing crisis in Japan is an enormous human tragedy. And there are less immediately pressing but still considerable side effects--Japan is a key location for much of the world's high tech industry. From NAND flash to GPS, here's how the earthquake and tsunami will impact the industry. READ»
