GPS

The measuring station on the roof of the Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry receives data from GPS and other satellite navigation systems around the clock. Credit: ETH Zurich / Benedikt Soja An exceptionally severe storm swept over Zurich on 13 July 2021 shortly before 2 a.m., with howling squalls, constant lightning and torrential rain that awakened people with a start. …

A general view of an Old Navy store. Gap Inc.Gap's largest banner Old Navy returned to growth for the first time in more than a year during its holiday quarter as the retailer delivered earnings on Thursday that came in well ahead of Wall Street's expectations. Sales at Old Navy grew 6% to $2.29 billion, and Gap's overall gross margin surged 5.3 percentage points to 38.9% thanks to fewer markdowns and lower input costs. Analysts had expected a gross margin of 36%, according to StreetAccount. Shares of Gap jumped about 5%…

A few years ago, setting up shop in Europe was the soup du jour for North American VCs. From OMERs and Lightspeed to Bessemer Venture Partners, the market attracted firms of all sizes, and the Spotify IPO seemed to wake up North American VCs to Europe’s potential to create outsized exits. VCs wanted to make sure they didn’t miss out on the next wave. But it’s unclear that they were able to catch it. Trends haven’t fully reversed since the happy days of 2021, but they’ve come pretty close. Still, the European startup…

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $249.99.Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable.Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps.My brother and I grew up in the woods of the Pacific Northwest and being outside in the forest is my happy place. I have a good sense of direction, even in nature, but the farther out I explore the more I need GPS navigation to help me get to and from remote…

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Casio G-Shock GPRH1000-9 Rangemanwatch and it's been on my wrist for over a month. Also: My favorite hybrid smartwatch just got smarter, and its battery life is still incredibleIn typical G-Shock fashion, this is a rather big and bulky watch that is built to take a beating. I was sent the bold yellow color model to test and it looks as bright and bold on my wrist as I expected. Casio also offers a black one with yellow highlights, if the yellow is too much of a color pop…

Your dog may not know they're wearing the Petcube GPS Tracker but you'll know, and that peace of mind can be priceless. Maria Diaz/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Petcube GPS Trackerthat lets users keep tabs on their dog's location. The tracker fits into a silicon case that goes on a dog's collar, The device, which has an LED light and a beeper that can be controlled in the Petcube app, is also waterproof. Also: This $700 robot litter box changed my lifeAnyone who has raised a puppy likely knows the panic of having the…

Models of NASA’s Sojourner, Spirit, and Curiosity rovers. Image: NASA/JPL-CaltechOn July 4, 1997, a tiny, flat robot touched down on the surface of Mars and became the first wheeled vehicle to roam around on another planet. Since then, a fleet of Martian rovers have followed in the tracks of Sojourner and they have become bigger, better, and more autonomous over the years.Sojourner was followed by Spirit and Opportunity, both landing on Mars in 2004. Curiosity, which is still roaming the dusty Martian terrain, landed in…

Depiction of europium complexes changing structure upon interacting with a tumor cell. Credit: Mengfei Wang, et al. Scientific Reports. January 22, 2024A water-soluble, luminescent europium complex enables evaluation of malignancy grade in model glioma tumor cells.An important part of choosing the most suitable cancer therapy is understanding the malignancy of the tumor; however, current methods for evaluating brain tumor malignancy are invasive and have a high risk of complications.Collaborative research led by Professor…

Google has finally copied the homework of its other GPS app Waze, adding support for Bluetooth beacons so you can navigate in tunnels or other satellite dead zones, 9to5Google has reported. The feature has rolled out widely on Google Maps for Android, though is still missing in the iOS version.As a reminder, Bluetooth beacons are designed to give you navigation and traffic info underground where GPS signals can't get through. Also known as Waze Beacons, they're "battery-operated, low-energy micro-controller hardware that…

Connectivity is at the heart of modern infotainment systems. The integration extends beyond simple audio streaming, enabling hands-free calling, text message reading, and voice commands.New Delhi: In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a transformative wave of technological advancements, with one of the most notable being the evolution of infotainment systems. No longer confined to just music and radio, modern infotainment systems have become sophisticated…