GPS
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NASA
NASA Laser Reflecting Instrument Makes GPS Satellite More Accurate
A NASA laser reflecting technology that will aid Global Positioning System (GPS) accuracy is now operational as of March 9. The instrument, known as a laser retroreflector array, or LRA, launched aboard GPS III SV-09, the ninth of U.S. Space Force’s Block III Global Positioning System satellites, on Jan. 27. LRAs are sets of mirrors shaped like the corners of a…
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Garmin unveils the versatile eTrex Touch to guide every outdoor adventure
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today introduced the rugged eTrex® Touch GPS handheld navigator – purpose-built for all types of outdoor adventures with a new high-resolution color touchscreen that allows users to easily swipe and zoom in on their routes. Designed to guide adventurers through a wide variety of activities, the eTrex Touch features preloaded TopoActive maps for roads and trails, and the option to add…
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Introducing Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 3 — the most advanced Apple Watch — delivering expanded health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features, and seamlessly shifting between a powerful sports watch, an elegant smartwatch, and a comprehensive health companion. Designed to keep users more connected and safer wherever they are with built-in satellite communications, Apple Watch Ultra 3 allows users to text emergency…
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Series: Ultra Comfort, from Sleep to Workout
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic,[1] establishing an iconic design identity across the entire Galaxy Watch lineup. Building upon the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, this series boasts the thinnest, most comfortable Galaxy Watch ever[2] for continuous health tracking. The Galaxy Watch8 series suits diverse lifestyles and provides advanced capabilities, setting a new standard for style and personalized health…
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Meet Edge MTB, Garmin’s first-ever bike computer made for mountain bikers
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced Edge® MTB, a rugged and compact GPS bike computer purposefully designed for mountain bikers. Ready for long days on the trail, Edge MTB features full-color maps, new enduro and downhill ride profiles and is the first bike computer in its class with 5 Hz GPS recording so riders can see their trail lines in greater detail during descents.…
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Sierra Space Demonstrates Resilient GPS Satellite Technology for National Security-Focused U.S. Space Force Satellite Program
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime that is Building a Platform in Space to Benefit Life on Earth® and protect economic freedom in the Orbital Age®, announced today a successful demonstration of the company’s Resilient GPS (R-GPS) technology for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). This major accomplishment, generating all GPS navigation signals required for the R-GPS…
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NASA to Launch Three Rockets from Alaska in Single Aurora Experiment
Three NASA-funded rockets are set to launch from Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska, in an experiment that seeks to reveal how auroral substorms affect the behavior and composition of Earth’s far upper atmosphere. The experiment’s outcome could upend a long-held theory about the aurora’s interaction with the thermosphere. It may also improve space weather forecasting, critical as the…
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TickTalk Unveils Industry-First AI-Powered Location Smartpin Correction GPS Feature for Unmatched Child Safety
TickTalk redefines child safety with its AI-powered Location Smartpin Correction GPS—an industry-first feature that ensures real-time, accurate location tracking. TickTalk is the first kids’ US-based smartwatch company to use AI technology to correct and update locations resulting in unmatched reliability. This new feature can be found on the Parental Control App (used by more than 375,000 families), keeping parents in control. TickTalk is the first kids’…
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Garmin announces new Montana handheld GPS series with optional SOS satellite communication capabilities to help you stay in touch
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced a new Montana® series – the Montana 710, Montana 710i and robust Montana 760i – to its collection of handheld GPS navigators. All three handhelds feature durable, easy-to-view, 5-inch color touchscreen displays that are glove-friendly. These versatile devices are ideal for use during a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, off-road riding and more. They’re also compatible with multiple mounting options (sold separately)…
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Find your next adventure with the rugged Tread 2 powersports navigator from Garmin
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the rugged Tread® 2 off-road navigator that guides adventures on dirt, snow and everything in between. Purpose-built for snowmobile, side-by-side, ATV, UTV and motorcycle enthusiasts, the next-gen Tread 2 features an ultrabright 6-inch touchscreen display, turn-by-turn navigation, topographic maps and more to enhance any journey. Additionally, Garmin announced the new Handlebar Controller (sold separately) that offers riders more convenient navigator…
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