How I use Google Maps to make my commute stress-free

One of the most underrated ways Google Maps makes commuting less stressful is that it reroutes in real time. For instance, it ...

Where is Santa? See NORAD, Google Santa trackers

If Google had a most popular searches list on Christmas Eve, one might question, “What time does Santa Claus arrive? When ...

I left Google Maps behind for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery)

CoMaps is community-driven, open-source, transparent, and the developers aren't concerned with making a profit. The app is fairly new (just hitting Google Play Store and the Apple App Store around ...

We use Telegram for road trip coordination because Google Maps is missing this essential feature

Google Maps is one of the best navigation apps. It is preinstalled on most Android phones and is usually the first app I open ...
Hackaday

Hardware Store Marauder’s Map Is Clarkian Magic

The “Marauder’s Map” is a magical artifact from the Harry Potter franchise. That sort of magic isn’t real, but as Arthur C.

Should You Track Your Child With a GPS Tracker or Kids Smartwatch?

CR tested GPS trackers from Bark, Garmin, and others and found differences in how they protect kids’ data. Here’s what to ...

Android 16 makes it easier to spot apps tracking your location

With a revamped privacy indicator appearing as a tappable blue icon in the status bar, you can see exactly which apps are ...
IEEE

A Frequency Domain Backprojection Algorithm Based on Local Cartesian Coordinate for Generally Bistatic SAR With Curve Track

Abstract: Bistatic synthetic aperture radar (BiSAR) provides enhanced angle-of-view information compared to monostatic SAR, offering improved target detection capabilities. Nevertheless, the variance ...
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 ...
The Boston Globe

These maps break down how Tuesday’s system will unfold

An early-season snowstorm, New England’s first significant weather-maker, will make for a messy morning commute Tuesday in Central and Western Massachusetts. A winter storm warning is in effect all ...