Gps

An Amritsar man claimed he caught his wife with another man at a hotel after tracking her scooter using a GPS device, raising questions around trust, privacy, and the use of tracking technology.

Karnataka: Over 8,300 KSRTC buses to be tracked in real time; tender floated

KSRTC plans to roll out a mobile app by June. It is also aiming to track drivers' behaviour to reduce the annual expenditure on accidents, which amounts to Rs 100 crore

Privacy on Wheels: Are you being followed?

Connected vehicles collect vast personal data, which make them mobile data centres. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) mandates strict data protection standards, requiring transparency, consent, and robust security measures from automakers. Manufacturers must prioritise user privacy and consumers must demand transparency and control over personal data.

North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels: South Korea

Tensions between the rival Koreas have escalated as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un flaunts his advancing nuclear and missile program and engages in electronic and psychological warfare, such as flying thousands of balloons to drop trash and anti-South Korean propaganda leaflets in the South.

Extreme Solar Storm Alert: Threat To Earth's GPS & Communication Systems

Brace yourselve for an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm, rated 5 out of 5 by the Space Weather Prediction Center, reminiscent of the notable 2003 event. With the sun reaching a peak in its activity phase known as solar maximum, expect vibrant auroras and potential communication disruptions. Stay informed as potent solar flares and coronal mass ejections persist, impacting Earth's ionosphere and GPS systems. Learn from experts like Dr. Ravi A V Kumar and Professor RC Kapoor about the implications of this surge in solar activity and how it may affect our technological lives. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this captivating astronomical phenomenon.

2 Kerala doctors killed after following Google Maps directions into river

Two doctors died after GPS misguidance led their car into water in Kerala, the Times of India has reported.

MC Explains: What is NavIC and will it ever replace GPS in India

NavIC offers a positioning accuracy of 3 metres, depending on signal strength and availability of satellites, while GPS has an accuracy of 5 metres. ISRO is planning to launch more satellites in the NavIC constellation, and make its coverage global.

Anti-GPS jamming, identification devices developed by IIT Jammu nearing completion: Officials

Seven major projects, including these two ventures of anti-GPS jamming and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) devices, are part of the design and development being undertaken by IIT Jammu and CST Advanced Systems Private Limited in a joint collaboration.

iPhone 15 will support ISRO's NavIC GPS system

NavIC uses seven satellites connected with a network of ground stations to offer Standard Position Service (SPS) for civilians, and Restricted Service (RS) for official uses.

Govt plans to make NavIC support mandatory for all devices, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar also said that the government is planning to provide incentives for NavIC powered chips in system design

Bengaluru man traces India map using GPS, covers 73 km on foot in 17 hours. Watch

'I walked through dark and tiny lanes with dogs barking at me. It was scary,' said 51-year-old Vikas Ruparelia.

GPS-enabled vehicles mandatory for inter-state apple transport, KYC of merchants to be checked

As per police data, about 100 vehicles carrying apples were stolen, and over 500 cases of cheating, forgery and non-payment of dues were registered in the past three years in Shimla district.

Why & How Google Tracks Your Location, How To Stop That?

Search engine giant Google was fined $400 million by the Michigan attorney general for tracking its users’ location. But why does Google track our location? How exactly does it track you and me? How to stop Google from doing that? We will answer all these questions in this video. Watch!

Enable GPS on ambulances, establish control room for traffic management: HC

A division bench of the High Court headed by Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale gave this direction after hearing a petition by 'Bharat Punaruttana Trust'.

Solar storm expected to hit earth today, possibly causing GPS blackouts

A solar storm is expected to hit the earth today, possibly disrupting radio and GPS signals.

After RFID tags, Railways to install GPS in wagons for real-time tracking, preventing artificial shortage: Report

The Railways is expected to install RFID tags in all wagons by the 2022-end. This, combined with the GPS, will minimise the scope of artificial shortage and lead to optimum utilisation, an official reportedly said.

Government makes vehicle location tracking essential for oxygen containers

The road ministry said that GPS tracking will ensure that there is no diversion or delay in delivering oxygen tankers, which have been in high demand across the country due to the outbreak of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CarDekho launches advanced GPS vehicle tracking system

Powered by a compact plug-and-play device that can be connected to any vehicle, Uplink provides round the clock safety, security and surveillance of the vehicle, CarDekho said.

New Geospatial Policy | Data sovereignty for civilian and defence domains

At the height of the Kargil War, the United States refused to give GPS data to India which hammered home the importance of having an indigenous GIS independent of data from outside sources 

Review: LetsTrack Premium does a good job of tracking your car but it could do more

LetsTrack Premium's price point is something that would offer value-for-money only for fleet users.

Here’s how tracking technology is rising aggressively

The GPS tracking market is reported to manifest notable development potential by the year 2023.

MIT's 'GPS' locates hidden implants in body

MIT’s GPS may be the key to delivering medicine to tough-to-reach places inside the body.

China launches 2 navigation satellites

The satellites were launched aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket last night from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, state-run new agency Xinhua said today.

It will be a while before your driving habits decide motor cover

In telematics-based insurance, a black box is installed in the vehicle to track its usage including speed, distance covered and the terrain. It is GPS-enabled, which means the vehicle can be tracked in case of theft.

Mobile phones without panic button import allowed till Feb:DoT

The Department of Telecom today allowed import of mobile phones without panic button or emergency calling feature till February 28, 2017.