New Maps updates to help you make the most of the holidays
More intuitive, sustainable, and accessible ways to explore and navigate during the holidays with Google Maps Maps
Drones key to Hurricane Ian response
A photo taken in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian shows the massive destruction on Fort Myers beach. (Photo: felixmizioznikov/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images) Not to harp on an event that’s already passed out of the headlines and national coverage, but Hurricane…
The best times for holiday travel and shopping, according to Maps data
The holidays are upon us once again. While we love the crinkle of wrapping paper and the smell of freshly baked gingerbread, the holiday season’s long lines and endless traffic are enough to turn anyone into a Scrooge. To help…
GPS interference harms the economy, national security and everyday people
GPS relies on faint radio signals from satellites about 12,000 miles away, requiring a quiet spectrum neighborhood to operate. (Photo: NASA) By Alex Damato Acting Executive Director GPS Innovation Alliance From its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its expanded…
New feature to help people navigate the energy crisis in Europe
Europe is gearing up for a challenging winter – with rising prices and pressures on the European grid, driven by Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine, further driving the need for secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy sources. We know that…
Launchpad: Rescue beacon, satellite imagery, z-axis positioning
A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the November 2022 issue of GPS World magazine. OEM GNSS Module For UAV, precision agriculture and autonomous machines Photo: Unicore Communications The UM982 GNSS module is a high-precision,…
13 surprising ways we’ve collected Street View imagery around the world
You’ve heard of Street View, but have you heard of Sheep View? As un-bahh-lievable as it may sound, these wooly creatures have helped us collect truly ewe-nique Street View imagery. That’s just one of the unexpected ways we’ve added imagery…
5 Google Maps tips for less stress this holiday season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bustling shoppers, home-cooked meals and quality time with loved ones. Even with all this holiday cheer, the season can feel overwhelming. To help you save time, money and your sanity, here are…
Taiwan to launch GNSS-R weather satellite for typhoon prediction
The Triton weather satellite. (Photo: NSPO) Taiwan will launch its first indigenously developed meteorological satellite in March 2023, reports Taiwan News. The Triton satellite was designed and made by the National Space Organization (NSPO) over eight years. The satellite has…