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Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Navigation satellites guide the world and its wars

GPS is part of a broader family of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that are crucial for various applications, including military operations.
Roam Research
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Navigation satellites guide the world and its wars

GPS is part of a broader family of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that are crucial for various applications, including military operations.
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

Snap Map's new 'Place Loyalty' badges will show the spots you visit most often | TechCrunch

Snapchat's 'Place Loyalty' feature allows users to see their ranking among the most frequent visitors to a location, rewarding them with badges based on their visit frequency.
Social media marketing
#apple
fromZDNET
5 days ago
Apple

Apple's original AirTag still tracks effectively, and you can get a 4-pack for its best price ever

Apple
fromZDNET
5 days ago

Apple's original AirTag still tracks effectively, and you can get a 4-pack for its best price ever

Apple's AirTag Gen 1 is on sale for $60 at Best Buy, offering a cost-effective option for tracking items compared to the newer Gen 2.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

Apple Maps will soon start showing ads, report claims

Apple plans to introduce advertisements in its Maps app to monetize the service, similar to Google Maps.
#apple-maps
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
6 days ago

Apple Maps Is Getting Ads - Here's What You Need to Know

Apple Maps is integrating advertisements into its services, providing transparency and ensuring users can differentiate between ads and non-ad results.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
6 days ago

Apple Maps Is Getting Ads - Here's What You Need to Know

Apple Maps is integrating advertisements into its services, providing transparency and ensuring users can differentiate between ads and non-ad results.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Wireless AI paradox emerges as Wi-Fi evolves into strategic growth engine | Computer Weekly

Strategic investments in wireless and AI are crucial for businesses to achieve operational efficiency and productivity gains.
#edge-ai
Tech industry
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Edge AI partnership news from NVIDIA, AT&T, Cisco, T-Mobile, and Nokia

AT&T, Cisco, and NVIDIA, plus T-Mobile, Nokia, and NVIDIA are collaborating to deploy edge AI platforms enabling real-time decision-making across distributed networks with zero-trust security.
Apple
fromMobile World Live
4 weeks ago

Apple unveils platform allowing advertising on Maps

Apple introduced a unified platform, Apple Business, to enhance device management, operations, and customer engagement, launching on April 14 in over 200 regions.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

GPS Denied: Time to Upgrade

On February 28, ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz started appearing on tracking screens in places they couldn't possibly be. They appeared to be sitting on airport runways, parked on Iranian land, and clustered at nuclear power plants. More than 1,100 commercial vessels had their navigation systems scrambled in a single day following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, bringing a waterway that handles a fifth of the world's oil exports to a halt.
Science
Wearables
fromEngadget
1 month ago

WhatsApp is now officially available on Garmin smartwatches

WhatsApp launches an official app for select Garmin smartwatches, enabling users to read, reply to messages, and manage calls directly from their wrist with end-to-end encryption.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Telenor IoT expands global connectivity with launch of global APN | Computer Weekly

Telenor IoT enhances global connectivity with a new APN service, simplifying deployments and improving performance for IoT devices worldwide.
US politics
fromInvestigative Post
1 month ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The generation that memorized phone numbers, gave directions using landmarks, and navigated by instinct built a relationship with the physical world that GPS and contact lists have made impossible to develop - and the thing they lost wasn't convenience, it was a form of spatial intelligence that made them participants in their environment instead of passengers - Silicon Canals

Reliance on digital navigation tools has diminished our spatial memory abilities and mental map-building skills, causing measurable changes in brain structure and cognitive function.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Vulnerable' satellites guide the world and its wars

Signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems are quite vulnerable. They are exceptionally weak, meaning that any radio noise near their frequency, accidental or malicious, can interfere with reception. I am confident that there are people in every government who understand the problem. The challenge is getting leadership to both understand and act to reduce the risk.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

From Dumb Devices to Digital Teammates: How Agentic AI is Revolutionizing the Internet of Things

Agentic AI transforms IoT from obedient automation into intelligent systems that anticipate needs, reason through problems, and take initiative rather than simply following programmed commands.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Samsung starts showing a list of satellite-ready apps

Samsung phones display a curated list of satellite-ready apps accessible through Settings, showing only compatible apps from your installed collection based on your specific satellite service capabilities.
#6g-technology
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Tech industry

6G Is Coming. Here's What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

6G Is Coming. Here's What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech

6G development is underway with expected global deployment by 2030, though early hype mirrors unfulfilled 5G promises of transformative applications.
Science
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Oh great, here comes 6G

6G is entering early discussion phases with commercialization targeted for 2030, featuring satellite connectivity, environmental sensing networks, and AI integration, though specifications remain undefined.
#satellite-communication
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

MediaTek Showcases Emergency Satellite Alerts With Starlink, AI Glasses

MediaTek partnered with Starlink to enable wireless emergency alert messages via satellite communication, supporting WEA, CMAS, and ETWS frameworks across Canada, Japan, and the US.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

MediaTek Showcases Emergency Satellite Alerts With Starlink, AI Glasses

MediaTek partnered with Starlink to enable wireless emergency alert messages via satellite communication, supporting WEA, CMAS, and ETWS frameworks across Canada, Japan, and the US.
#google-maps
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Roam Research

Your Google Maps just got two huge upgrades - including a totally new driving experience

Roam Research
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions

Google Maps introduces Immersive Navigation with 3D rendering powered by Gemini AI, offering enhanced driving directions with natural voice guidance and intelligent route alternatives.
Roam Research
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Your Google Maps just got two huge upgrades - including a totally new driving experience

Google Maps introduces Ask Gemini for conversational AI-powered queries and Immersive Navigation featuring 3D driving views with enhanced visual and voice guidance.
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

Google Maps is redesigning its service with Gemini AI to provide conversational recommendations and 3D navigation visualization for over 2 billion users worldwide.
fromAdrelien | Meshtastic, IoT & Off-Grid Tech Guides
2 months ago

Why Your Meshtastic Node Sees More Satellites (GNSS Explained)

The other day we were scrolling through r/meshtastic and someone asks: "Why does my device show 10+ satellites in view while my buddy's barely sees 8?" Good question. Really good question, actually. And it's about to take us down a rabbit hole that involves atomic clocks, Cold War competition, European independence, and why your Meshtastic node cares about all of this.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

The smart sensors improving the world's biggest cities

Sensors and low-cost interventions are being used to monitor and mitigate heat, pollution, and infrastructure challenges in rapidly growing megacities.
fromdzone.com
2 months ago

Managing Changing Hardware/Peripherals in a Robust POS

Retail point-of-sale systems today offer a wide range of options for peripherals and hardware. Their technical specifications play a major role in selection, and big retailers often choose multiple vendors to reduce a single point of failure. This gives them an advantage to negotiate price or support as well. Technically, these peripherals also require updating with new models and may have new feature sets. This necessitates the redevelopment of point-of-sale applications, increasing development costs.
Information security
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Oyster cards could be loaded onto smartphones under new TfL deal

TfL signed a seven-year contract with Indra to modernize Oyster, introduce account-based ticketing, and enable loading Oyster onto smartphones.
Venture
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Private LTE/5G networks reached 6,500 deployments in 2025 | Computer Weekly

Private LTE/5G market reached US$2.4bn in 2025 and is forecast to grow to US$12bn by 2030, driven by enterprise deployments, dedicated spectrum and rising end-user demand.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Samsung's Digital Home Key lets you use your phone as your key

The new feature, called Digital Home Key, will live inside Samsung Wallet and is powered by the Aliro smart home standard. The new standard uses near-field communication (NFC) for its tap-to-unlock technology. It also supports ultra-wideband (UWB), giving users the ability to unlock their door as they approach and without pulling out their phone.
Mobile UX
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Netmore claims Actility acquisition to herald transformation of Massive IoT | Computer Weekly

"Our shared commitment to advancing IoT innovation creates a unique opportunity to power some of the most advanced IoT solutions globally," he said. "Through our close alignment on values, culture and commitment to service, we can accelerate adoption across industries, enabling operators and enterprises to unlock the full potential of connected ecosystems. Together, we will make LoRaWAN the default infrastructure for massive IoT."
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I created the ultimate Wi-Fi password key with the most unexpected gadget - how it works

I'm blown away that I can write data to a little chip and then access that using a phone or tablet. I've embedded NFC tags into all sorts of things, from documents to business cards to 3D-printed objects. And it's easy! What you'll need You need two things: NFC tags: These come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from to to .
Gadgets
fromFuturism
1 month ago

New App Detects the Radio Fingerprint of Smart Glasses and Warns You When Someone Is Using Them Nearby

Covert recording is a lot about power. So, I was worried from the very beginning when Meta announced they were going to revive the Google Glass idea. That might be influenced by my study subject very well, but it might as well be influenced by every report and story I read on digital abuse and hate speech in the last twenty to thirty years.
Privacy technologies
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Why long range communication is useful for industrial monitoring - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Long-range radio waves can pass through obstacles more easily, which makes them perfect for monitoring expansive factories or outdoor infrastructure. A recent report by Fabrity highlighted that these systems use very little power. This allows sensors to operate for 5 to 10 years on a single battery. Using such tech means you do not have to install expensive wiring across your entire site.
Roam Research
Digital life
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Urban digital twins - missing pieces and emerging divides | Computer Weekly

Digital twins enable broad decision-making across domains but struggle to model human behaviour and complex dynamics; AI can help yet introduces its own challenges.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Samsung Wallet can now hold your house keys

Samsung's Digital Home Key feature in Samsung Wallet enables users to unlock compatible smart doors with their phone using biometric authentication or PIN.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Passive RFIDs can now stream telemetry data from sensors

ISO/IEC 18000-65 enables battery-free passive RFID sensors to stream time-series data by assigning frequency channels and supporting cross-manufacturer interoperability.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple's new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data | TechCrunch

A new iPhone and cellular iPad feature limits location precision shared with carriers to protect users' privacy without affecting apps or emergency services.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

You can share your real-time location via Google Messages now - here's how

Google Messages now enables real-time location sharing in text messages, allowing users to share their current location with automatic updates as they move, with customizable duration options.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google wants to integrate Nano Banana into Maps next

Google is integrating its Nano Banana AI image generator into Google Maps to create stylized images based on Street View locations.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Vodafone IoT and Skylo bring NTN NB-IoT connectivity to global customers | Computer Weekly

Vodafone IoT partners with Skylo Technologies to provide NB‑IoT satellite non‑terrestrial network connectivity enabling roaming IoT services across remote and maritime environments.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in

By the end of the year, Northwood, based in El Segundo, California, had shown the ability to build eight of these Portal arrays a month. And in January the company had deployed operational Portal antennas across two continents. These deployments, which comprise an area of 8 to 15 meters, have the equivalent capability of a 7-meter parabolic dish, said Griffin Cleverly, co-founder and chief technical officer of Northwood.
Science
Privacy technologies
fromFox News
2 months ago

Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to stop it

Smartphones transmit necessary system data and extensive tracking/advertising signals overnight, often sharing sensitive information without clear, informed user consent.
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Platforms must adapt to IoT demand to support eSim growth | Computer Weekly

IoT eSIM deployments will grow rapidly in 2026, driven by GSMA SGP.32 standard adoption and demand in logistics, oil and gas, and street lighting.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to send a message via satellite on iPhone

Apple's satellite features were originally designed for emergencies, allowing iPhone users to contact emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. With recent versions of iOS, Apple has expanded those capabilities to include sending and receiving messages via satellite. This makes it possible to stay in touch with friends and family from remote locations where traditional networks do not reach, such as hiking trails, rural areas or offshore locations.
Apple
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Sensors are transforming the world - work together to maximize their benefits

Converging diverse sensing disciplines into a shared scientific home accelerates innovation, real-world impact and cross-domain discovery.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How Qualcomm's new wearables chipset could spell the end of smartphone dominance

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip enables on-device AI processing for smartwatches, glasses, and AI pins with five times stronger single-core performance and ultra-low power connectivity.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I replaced Google Maps with a free alternative that doesn't track me (or kill my phone battery)

CoMaps provides a free, open-source, privacy-first, offline-capable map app with voice-guided directions and lower battery use than Google Maps.
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Direct-to-device connectivity set to underpin next generation of industrial IoT | Computer Weekly

Ubiquitous satellite direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity will drive rapid, near-term mass adoption in industrial IoT across agriculture, mining, energy, transport and utilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Making sense of 6G: what will the 'agentic telco' look like?

6G networks will integrate AI across all layers to enable autonomous, physical AI applications like self-driving cars and robotic systems, with multiple industry players collaborating on open standards by 2030.
Apple
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to share your location via satellite on iPhone

iPhone 14 and later models can share location via satellite when cellular and Wi-Fi are unavailable in supported regions, requiring a clear sky view and iOS 18 or newer.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage | TechCrunch

Android users can now share secure luggage location links with airlines through Find Hub to track lost baggage, with over 10 global airlines currently participating.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

41 hidden Google Maps settings and features every power user should know

After writing about Google Maps for nearly 15 years, I've learned firsthand that it's packed with hidden settings, menus, and toggles. Many help you fine-tune the app to your liking, while others unlock new features you probably didn't know existed.
Roam Research
Privacy technologies
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Love in the Time of Location Sharing

Location sharing has grown from a dating-safety tool to a normalized interpersonal practice signaling trust, coordination, and intimacy among young adults.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Android's Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking links

Google is rolling out an Android update that includes the ability to share the location of your missing luggage with an airline. It's similar to the luggage-tracking feature Apple brought to the iPhone, allowing you to view the location of your Find Hub tag or accessory on a map, and provide your airline with a link to the information they need to track it down.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Huawei expands Agentic Communication Network for mobile AI era

Huawei's Agentic Communication Network transforms traditional networks to support AI agent communication through digital identity management, dynamic group communication, and task session management.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Qualcomm's new chip is geared toward wearable AI gadgets

Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip designed for AI-powered wearables like pendants, pins, and smart glasses, featuring improved power efficiency and 30% longer battery life.
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making | Computer Weekly

AI, connected data, and safety-focused services are transforming fleet operations, with GPS tracking adoption at record highs and AI delivering measurable safety improvements and cost reductions.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

AI and machine learning are the future of Wi-Fi management: WBA report

AI and ML are critical for enabling autonomous, self-optimizing Wi-Fi networks capable of managing dense deployments and real-time performance demands. AI/ML reduces operational costs, improves reliability and security and delivers a more consistent quality of experience. Proprietary approaches, inconsistent data quality, and closed interfaces slow innovation and increase integration costs. Interoperable frameworks - not algorithms - will be key to success. Interoperability must include data models, telemetry, APIs, and model lifecycle management.
Artificial intelligence
#airtag
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I love AirTags, but this slim card tracker is better for my wallet - and works with iOS and Android

KeySmart Gen 3 SmartCard is a thin, IPX8 water-resistant tracker supporting Apple Find My and Google Find Hub with an 11-month battery and Qi charging.
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Myriota introduces satellite-based scalable global asset tracking | Computer Weekly

AssetHawk combines native 5G NTN satellite connectivity with HyperPulse to deliver affordable, rapid-deploy satellite asset tracking for global visibility beyond cellular networks.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pixel Watch now lets you tap to pay without opening the Wallet app

Google introduces express pay feature for Pixel Watch 2 and later, enabling contactless payments by tapping retail terminals without opening the Wallet app, while adding phone security and location awareness features.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Are your Bluetooth devices missing these key features? Here's why - and who to blame

Bluetooth 6.2 adds capabilities, but manufacturers choose which features to implement, so advertised Bluetooth versions do not guarantee feature availability.
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Hyundai Motor Group and Vodafone IoT deploy connected cars across MENA region | Computer Weekly

Vodafone IoT and Hyundai Motor Group will deploy regulatory-compliant, locally routed Global SIM+ in-car connectivity across Bahrain, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE for secure, seamless connected vehicle services.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Galaxy S26 series could support satellite communication

The Galaxy S26 series will support satellite communication via SCS and NTN, and will include Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth LE, NFC, and UWB connectivity.
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