Trump’s GPS strategy could surpass China once more
The United States developed GPS, yet under the Biden administration, we seem to be ceding significant technological ground to China, which could lead to troubling outcomes. If President Trump returns to power, there might be a chance to change direction and bolster our economy and national defense. GPS is crucial. It’s woven into almost everything—from […]
Opposition from Trump Critics and Chinese Firms to Government’s GPS Initiative
Trump Administration’s Efforts on GPS Resilience The Trump administration is focused on safeguarding America’s infrastructure from threats posed by China and other entities aiming to compromise the GPS system. This endeavor is critical, yet there are significant opponents, including some in China, who are resisting these reforms. In 2020, Trump signed a Presidential Order addressing […]
China’s BeiDou, a competitor to GPS, enables more than 1 trillion location checks every day
China’s Beidou satellite system is making waves by checking over 1 trillion locations each day and bolstering the country’s expanding tech economy. This homegrown network, named after the seven stars of the Big Dipper, works seamlessly with about 288 million smartphones, primarily from local brands such as Huawei and Xiaomi. It’s impressive how it handles […]
Maxar Intelligence debuts drone tech that can beat GPS jammers
On Tuesday, major geospatial information companies announced new products that can operate drones even in areas where GPS signals are clogged. The war between Russia and Ukraine presented a unique problem. Each army learned how to jam other GPS signals. This has prompted the latest innovations from Maxar Intelligence, a drone guidance technology that is […]
FCC Chair Brandon Carr Proposes Exploration of Alternatives to GPS, 911 Enhancements
In a recent blog post, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Kerr outlined plans to vote on several proposals aimed at improving the reliability and accuracy of critical technologies, including GPS and 911 emergency services. The FCC will vote for several proposals to enhance the reliability and accuracy of critical technologies, including GPS and 911 […]
How to spot a hidden GPS tracker on your car
Latest statistics say 80% of stalker victims are being tracked using Tech. What is one of the most popular ways to do it? A GPS tracker like AirTag. They are small enough to slip into a bag, pocket, or a car that is not detected by your car. “Kim, this won't affect me.” I wish […]
Federal Agents Raid N.Y.C. ‘Hideout’ Of Tren de Aragua Gang Members After GPS Ankle Monitor Leads Them There
(L) New York City Police Department officers increase patrols in New York City. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) / (R) Jarwin Valero-Calderon's ankle monitor led authorities to his Bronx hideout. (Photo courtesy of Miami-Dade Police Department) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory5:40pm – Friday, December 20, 2024 Federal agents arrested members of the Torren de Aragua […]
Feds raid migrant Tren de Aragua gang house in NYC — after tracking GPS ankle monitor to hideout
Federal agents captured the immigrant Tren de Aragua gang barricaded in a Bronx apartment after tracking one of their ankle monitors to their hideout, sources told the Post. . Seven gang members were handcuffed during the Dec. 5 attack on an apartment building on the edge of Crotona Park, including a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who […]
South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals
According to reports, South Korean military officials announced that the aircraft's GPS signal was jammed for the second consecutive day by North Korea. Associated Press. Neighboring President Kim Jong Un increased hostility towards the country last month after releasing thousands of balloons to drop garbage and propaganda leaflets in cities across the south, reports said. […]
Pharmacy closures in England threaten plan to use them instead of GPs for some care | NHS
The alarming pace of corner pharmacy closures is threatening the use of pharmacies instead of GPs to care for millions of people, an NHS patient advocacy group warned today. A total of 436 pharmacies closed permanently and 13,863 temporarily in England last year, leaving patients unable to access health advice and medicines. Healthwatch England said […]