GPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attack

One study found that in 2019, GPS, known as the “silent utility,” enabled $1.4 trillion in economic activity in the United States alone. While the Pentagon operates GPS for military purposes,for more ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

The Age of Mobility: bringing community economic data into the modern era

Wadena County is a net importer of workers, and the incoming workforce is highly local. Read more key findings.
Cruise Hive

Mobile Cruise Port: How to Get There, Piers, and Full Guide

Planning a cruise from the Mobile Cruise Port? Get details on how to get there, where to park, and the best sights to see ...

Garmin Offloads GPS Running Watch, Forerunner 55 at Record Low Is Now Budget Alternative to Apple Watch

You can purchase the Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Watch for $150, which is a $50 and 25% savings off the original $200 ...

GPS is vulnerable to jamming—here’s how we might fix it

Losing GPS would mean losing a lot more than Google Maps. The technology is integrated into everything from lights that turn ...

Technology is transforming travel and here's what's next

For better or worse, advancements in tech are transforming our trips. We look at the developments and how they might shape ...

Dad thwarts Christmas Day kidnapping with phone tracking, sheriff says

On Christmas Day, a 15-year-old girl took her dog for a walk but didn’t return at her usual time. Authorities credit her ...
Reuters

Exclusive: India weighs greater phone-location surveillance; Apple, Google and Samsung protest

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - India's government is reviewing a telecom industry proposal to force smartphone firms to enable satellite location tracking that is always activated for better ...