While decreases in spending by school districts usually results in less effective and less efficient school services for students, a county school system in Georgia has saved money and improved services for everyone by installing GPS technology on 156 of their school buses. Under budget The school system’s transportation department was over budget in December of […]
College football players are using some new equipment to improve their practice sessions. Are you thinking high-tech shoes or lightweight padding? Some forward-thinking coaches are using GPS devices inserted into shoulder pads to gather valuable data about each player’s performance. The method has been used for years by soccer and rugby teams in Australia and […]
As technology evolves to improve our everyday lives, it also has a significant impact on our economy. The term “Silicon Valley” that once referred to a specific geographical area has expanded to encompass the broad spectrum of the high-tech sector. Thanks to the popularity of GPS tracking and other devices, geologic information systems (GIS) is the latest red-hot career field at universities.
The ability of smartphones to track your location may seem like cutting-edge technology. You might be surprised to learn that this function actually relies on methods dating back to the 1970’s. Scientists are currently on a mission to bring location technology into the 21st century. Here’s a look at where we are now and where we’re […]
It is apropos that Android be a leader in GPS wearables. The most widely used mobile operating system merges the real world with the virtual one more seamlessly than any rival. If all artificial intelligence was as cute and helpful at Bugdroid, maybe folks like Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates wouldn’t be making ominous predictions […]
The word “global” in GPS may soon be taking on a new aspect. A tragic accident in the Himalayas prompted the government in Nepal to institute new safety rules, including a requirement that trekkers be equipped with GPS trackers before setting out.
Tell Granny to get out her…. tracking shoes? That’s right; a new strategic partnership is resulting in the creation of so-called “SmartSole” shoes, capable of giving caregivers real time access to lifesaving location data for loved ones who’ve wandered off.
As technology improves, devices traditionally become smaller. The first computers filled up entire rooms. GPS systems are included in phones that fit in the palm of your hand. In a new twist, you may someday be visiting an electronics store to purchase your clothes. Dutch clothing designer Borre Akkersdijk, in conjunction with his textile business ByBorre, recently created […]
GPS tracking systems are a prime example of how cutting-edge technology improves your everyday life. Its many practical applications include finding that hot new restaurant and making sure your packages are delivered on time. You can even use GPS for leisure-time activities such as geocaching. Despite its versatility, one thing you don’t associate GPS with […]
Foodies love to talk about where their food comes from. Now it’s getting easier to track it all the way to your front door, as a San Francisco tech startup has brought GPS tracking into the world of food delivery. TryCaviar.com/, which has spread to eight metro areas thus far, offers customers the ability to […]
