In October, a panel of three judges unanimously agreed that a GPS tracking device on a vehicle put in place by police would be considered a search under the Fourth Amendment. However, the panel split 2-1 when deciding if evidence gathered was admissible in court under the good-faith exception, which would exempt the evidence from […]
Actress Ashley Judd has filed a police report accusing her sister Wynonna of placing a GPS tracking device on her silver Mini Cooper. What information Wynonna was trying to gather remains unclear, although in a document filed with the Franklin Police Department in Tennessee, Ashley suspected it had to do with an “ongoing custody battle” […]
Police in Scranton, Pennsylvania, apprehended an armed robber who was caught thanks to a quick-thinking pharmacist. Dannie Bradford, 35, is now facing a number of robbery, drug, and assault charges. According to police, Bradford, who was armed with a gun, entered CVS shortly after midnight and demanded Adderall from the pharmacist. Bradford made off with […]
British GPS company, Bluetrack, is reporting record sales of its BOND GPS tracking device. The device, like its namesake, is designed to track covertly and efficiently and has quickly become a favorite among parents with new teen drivers. BOND is waterproof, easily attaches to the underside of a car, and utilizes wireless charging technology with […]
Sygic’s GPS app with HUD (head-up-display) has arrived just in time for the for the busy holiday shopping season. More people are on the road this time of year and Sygic’s app aims to make travel safer well beyond the holidays. The HUD feature is an in-app purchase that’s just $4.99. Drivers simply place their […]
Most people have no idea that when their GPS signal is turned off, their phone can still track them. That’s startling news for many who already worry about a lack of privacy, like Chris F of Tampa who says, “Of course it’s a concern. It’s 2013 and we have concerns for our lives and our […]
For years now, farmers have been using GPS tracking systems to keep track of their yields and to control planting and spraying. Recently, John Deere released a GPS tracking system for combines and tractors with wireless data transfer that will make information the farmers already have even more useful. The wireless data transfer allows farmers […]
Ranchers in northeast Washington are taking non-lethal, proactive measures to protect their cattle from wolves. Environmental group Conservation Northwest in conjunction with Washington State are sponsoring a pilot program that allows ranchers to monitor the wolves by using GPS tracking. Last year, seven wolves from one pack were killed after repeatedly attacking cattle. The action […]
Most pets have a microchip embedded under their skin that holds identifying information. However, these microchips are only useful once the lost pet has been taken to a facility with a microchip reader where it is scanned and eventually the owner of the animal can be reached. Although these microchips have helped return many lost […]
The Boston Police Department is moving forward with a plan to install GPS devices in every patrol car to increase efficiency when dispatching vehicles. However, officers feel GPS monitoring devices are invasive and provide unnecessary, invasive information about their personal lives. The Boston Globe reports: “No one likes it. Who wants to be followed all […]
Prosecutors had no trouble securing the conviction of 27 year old Brandon Campbell this past Saturday. Campbell was accused of robbing as many as 15 homes in Colorado. During the robberies, Campbell was wearing an electronic ankle bracelet that monitored his whereabouts. The GPS tracking data from the bracelet put Campbell at the scene of […]
UPS has announced an early rollout of ORION, On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation, its route optimization software that was first prototyped in 2008. The advanced software merges map data with customer delivery requests to provide optimized driving instructions that reduce the number of miles driven while still meeting service and shipping requirements. As soon as […]
AT&T announced earlier this week the launch of a child safety device called Amber Alert GPS that will allow parents to monitor their children’s whereabouts. The lightweight GPS device is just 1.5 ounces and small enough for a child to carry in their pocket, backpack, or attached to a carabineer or lanyard. The device is […]
The St. Petersburg police department appear to have taken a page right out of James Bond’s playbook, in an effort to be more effective in tracking criminals in a high speed pursuit. During a high speed chase, a sticky, GPS tracking cannonball can be fired from a mounted cannon on the hood of a police cruiser […]
If you’re a little pokey on the green—beware—there’s a new product out designed to monitor the speed at which each foursome plays. The product itself is a tiny GPS device designed by South African company Tagmarshal that chaperones each group as they play. Each four-ball is marked with a GPS and every 20 to 30 seconds […]
Whether you’re ready to scale Everest or just bought your first pair of hiking boots, there’s a GPS for you. Choosing the right GPS device while exploring the great outdoors not only adds an element of safety, but can also allow you to take pictures of your adventure without needing a camera or phone, share your […]
Garmin has introduced two new GPS watches that are packed with features, such as being the first GPS watches with a color screen, and the ability to predict race finishes. The Forerunner 220 and 620 watches were recently introduced, and they are both equipped with a 1-inch Chroma display. Additionally, both watches contain rechargeable batteries […]
As GPS tracking technology becomes more sophisticated and widespread, more and more people are able to use various GPS tracking devices to track the positions of a lot of things – even pets. In 2013, bicycles are no exception. The National Bike Registry estimates that 1.5 million bikes are stolen each year, with the […]
