In a paper published this week in Nature, Google researchers demonstrated they were able to use GPS signal measurements ...

When the air is partly ionized, freely moving electrons slightly slow down the radio signals travelling to Earth from GPS and ...

That ordinary smartphone in your pocket could be a powerful tool for investigating outer space. In a new study, researchers ...

such as Sygic and GPS navigator companies, that offer dedicated capabilities aimed at large vehicles. However, Google might ...

Google’s location-tracking Timeline feature will soon only record the most recent three months of your location history, with ...

Update (15/11): This report originally suggested Timeline data would be erased by the end of 2024, but Google has since clarified that users will have longer to back up their data. A Google ...

Researchers mapped Earth’s ionosphere, part of the upper atmosphere, using signal data from 40 million phones – a method that ...

We tend to think of Google Maps as a straight-up navigation tool, like a digital compass that gets us from point A to point B ...

Those new to outdoor activities might wonder if they can utilise Google Maps for hiking instead of purchasing a GPS watch. It ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Should you get your directions from Google Maps or Apple Maps? It's a decision all iPhone ...