Image: sky map of the 295 defining sources of ICRF2. The dashed line represents the ecliptic and the solid line is the galactic plane. Credit: Dave Boboltz / USNO NASA: Many of us have been rescued ...

Whereas printed MapQuest directions and TomTom devices once reigned supreme, Google Maps is now the top choice for many when it comes to GPS navigation. The product was released in February 2005 as a ...

The number of people who blindly trust Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or whatever navigation app they use is increasing at a worrying rate. As a result, vehicles that can't get out of the sand on the ...

Every day, millions of people worldwide use mobile navigation services, and there is a good chance that you are one of them. We might not realize this, but navigation services have made our lives ...

There's a not-so-sacred ritual I practice almost every time I drive somewhere. It happens before I put on my seat belt, check my mirror and turn on the engine. I type in the address of wherever I'm ...

A GPS - or global positioning system - is a handy tool for hillwalkers. We examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation ...

Yes. According to North Carolina’s hands-free law, drivers are not permitted to use their phones for texting or email, but “the use of factory-installed or aftermarket global positioning systems” ...

Whether you're exploring uncharted trails, rough, rocky terrain, or other remote areas, a reliable GPS unit can help keep you on track and provide essential information on your route, such as your ...