Two years after a Supreme Court decision on warrant-less GPS tracking, the rules are still unclear. In a unanimous decision in January 2012, justices upheld a lower court ruling that police were in the wrong when they attached a GPS tracking device to a vehicle without a warrant. Since then, however, various rationales have been […]
Progressive is now using GPS tracking devices on vehicles to monitor driving in exchange for discounts. The pilot program, dubbed Snapshot, illustrates a growing trend among consumer tracking. With many consumers already using GPS-enabled phones, there’s dwindling concern about what information Big Brother might obtain. The company plans to see if the information gathered during […]
Fifteen stops along one of the busiest routes in Manhattan will soon have countdown clocks alerting riders to the time before the next bus arrives. The westbound M66, M79, M86, and M96 transport more than 70,000 riders each every weekday. The countdown clock will also be installed for the southbound M31. Riders can already get […]
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 […]
The U.S. Golf Association is conducting a three-month study using GPS trackers to track the movements and habits of golfers in hopes of shortening play. At the end of the study, the USGA will use the data collected from the GPS trackers to address the four-plus hour average round, which some golfers feel is too […]
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 […]
The Whistle Activity Monitor, produced by Whistle Labs, now offers GPS tracking. WhistleGPS is roughly the size of a silver dollar and attaches right to the pup’s collar. Now, in addition to tracking how much activity the pooch gets during the day, owners have access to GPS information. WhistleGPS syncs through Bluetooth as well as […]
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 […]
The foldable, electric Gi-Bike, created by a couple New Yorkers, hopes to provide a new option for convenient, inexpensive, and green public transportation. The list of features is expansive, including a one-second folding time, electrical assistance to help riders up hills, the capacity to go 40 miles before recharging, and a battery that also charges […]
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 […]
More fuel-efficient autos on the road mean less gas tax revenue and that, unfortunately, could mean Californians will have to pay a mileage tax monitored by GPS tracking devices. The program, similar to one tested in both Oregon and Washington, will launch in January 2016 and use volunteers. The bill gives agencies like the California […]
Ten New Jersey Transit employees, including three who were fired, have been disciplined after GPS tracking discovered fraud, abuse, and waste. NJ Transit has outfitted 480 vehicles with GPS systems. NJ Transit spokesman, John Durso Jr., says of the measure, “This was a proactive, cost-savings initiative taken by NJ Transit,” and confirmed the disciplinary action […]
GPS watches are a must among distance runners who use them to pace themselves. The GPS tracking device in the watch tells runners just how fast they’re running and how far. One of the favorites among avid runners is the Garmin Forerunner 220, which is the only GPS watch with a color screen and picks […]
A new GPS tracking method can track DNA to ancestors who lived as far back as a millennium ago. The GPS method stands for Geographic Population Structure and is a play on words for the method that helps people track down their family history, explains the researchers. According to the study by Ehran Elhaik of […]
A new kickstarter campaign is hoping to raise around $91,000 to fund Valour, a bike that utilizes GPS tracking to give directions, track rides, and alert the rider to passing cars. The bike’s key features require a connection to the corresponding smart phone app. The app stores riding data and set up routes for which […]
Courtney Ann Sanford, 32, died in a car crash just moments after updating her Facebook status. According to investigators, her car crossed the median and crashed head on into a truck on Interstate 85 last Thursday. The police report stated Sanford “became distracted by using a smartphone for internet access just prior to losing control […]
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 […]
