The Austrian company, known for its fitness apps, is launching a 24-hour fitness tracker that monitors activity as well as sleep quality. Orbit consists of a silicone band with a detachable module, is waterproof up to 300 feet, vibrates when a user has been sedentary for too long or reaches a fitness goal, and syncs […]
A year after joining the long list of Catapult Sports clients, a company who provides GPS tracking devices to sports teams to gather relevant athlete data, the New York Giants introduced a “recovery stretch” to help reduce soft tissue injuries. The post-workout stretch was devised as a direct response to data collected from the GPS […]
“Jackie’s Law,” created to help victims of domestic violence and GPS stalking, was signed Wednesday in New York by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Under the new law, New York police can charge people using GPS tracking devices to stalk victims without the victims pressing charges. The law is named in honor of Jackie Wisniewski who was […]
One of the newest wearables to hit the market is GTX’s SmartSole, a GPS tracking device placed in the bottom of a shoe. The sole is targeted at young children, elderly, and even people traveling to unsafe places. The SmartSole is a foam insert embedded with a quadband cellular modem and SIM card that works […]
A PhD student at the University of British Columbia created a GPS tracking system to collect, analyze, and report information on 100 African elephants. The tracking system uses Google Earth to provide real-time tracking of the animals’ movements and location. The information gathered from their GPS tracking collars is transmitted using satellites or a local […]
While most everyone was watching the World Cup final, a handful of people in Rio de Janeiro’s department of transportation were watching something else all together–aggregated data feeds provided by Waze and Moovit from smartphones moving all around the city. Rio is using the information gathered for traffic management and is the first city in […]
LG is the next major player to market a GPS tracking wristband for use primarily by parents of young children. The new KizON wristband pinpoints a child’s location using WiFi and GPS, allowing parents to track the child’s location in real-time on a smartphone or tablet. Parents can also call the wristband and it will automatically answer. […]
The Florida State University football team is using harnesses with GPS tracking to prevent injuries. The harness, which weighs about an ounce and fits under the shoulder pads players wear, has been key to an injury-free season. FSU coaching staff uses the the harness to measure fatigue, performance, and health of the players. Coach Jimbo […]
Despite their defeat, the U.S. Men’s National Team gained valuable insight during their game against Belgium thanks to GPS devices worn by each player. A study published by FIFA’s chief medical director, Jiri Dvorak, following the 2010 World Cup, stated improved injury prevention helped lower the number of overall match injury cases. This year, the number […]
Fitbit users will soon be able to update their apps and take advantage of several new features, including GPS tracking. Currently, GPS tracking is fairly limited to run-specific apps. With this update, users can track and record their run route and will be able to utilize stats like distance, mile time, and overall run time. […]
POM and Total POM combine GPS, Bluetooth, and cellular technology to provide a comprehensive tracking device that will offer users peace of mind (POM). POM is developed and produced in the USA and because it doesn’t rely on GPS technology alone, it can track people and items inside buildings as well as outdoors. Another benefit, […]
A recently released report by IDTechEx projects the pet tracking industry will grow to $2.6 billion by 2025. GPS trackers aren’t just for humans and cars anymore. The pet industry has seen exponential growth of GPS trackers, activity trackers, long-range Bluetooth trackers, health monitors, training devices and other wearable tech gadgets for both our furry […]
Nearly 2,000 zebras made the record-setting sojourn between Nambia and Botswana in a sparsely populated area of southern Africa, a feat discovered thanks to GPS tracking collars worn by eight of the zebras. This migration is a rare highlight for wildlife disappearing at an alarming rate. A recent study published showed animals are going extinct […]
Most people associate GPS tracking bracelets with criminals, but a San Francisco company is smashing the stereotype by bringing jewelry with GPS tracking to consumers everywhere. The company produces hair clips, bracelets, necklaces, and key chains that are as functional as they are fashionable. Each piece is embedded with GPS tracking and aimed at women […]
AT&T recently showcased its latest future-forward idea, luggage with GPS tracking. Smart Luggage is embedded with a GPS tracking system allowing the owner to keep tabs on the luggage’s whereabouts while in transit. Automatic alerts will be sent to the owner’s smartphone when the luggage is off the plane or if the bag is moved […]
A cellphone GPS tracking system is to thank for the capture of two robbers and their accomplice who held up a RadioShack in Illinois. Two robbers entered the store and demanded the young woman working behind the counter fill a bag with electronics. They made off with more than $15,000 worth of merchandise, including a […]
The Sprint WeGO, a cell phone targeted at five year olds, is now available at Sprint stores nationwide. Parents concerned about their young child having internet access need not worry, the small phone doesn’t have internet access and can only make calls and send texts. Texts can only be sent from ready-made templates like “I […]
NASA is using GPS tracking devices to keep an eye on a gigantic iceberg in Antarctica. The iceberg, labeled B31, is about 240 square miles and recently broke free from the Pine Island Glacier. Scientists are less concerned about keeping track of it and more concerned about losing track as the Antarctic winter approaches, meaning […]
