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London Shoplifters Could Be GPS-Tagged and Banned From Town Centres in Tough New Crackdown

Croydon Council is considering GPS ankle tags and exclusion zones for prolific London shoplifters after almost 4,800 thefts were reported in the town centre.

International Business Times UK

Sorry, Apple and Samsung — I test smartwatches for a living, and the Google Pixel Watch 5 specs beat the Series 11 and Galaxy Watch 9 in these five key areas

Google Pixel Watch 5 launches, and it's packing five core features to help it rise above the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.

TechRadar

Shoplifters set to be tagged and banned from London town centre

Croydon Council is proposing to fix persistent thieves with GPS trackers and exclude them from parts of the borough

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Worried about losing your batteries? Now they can track themselves

This clever camera battery has built-in GPS so you can find it when it inevitably disappears into a drawer

Don't Trust Your Sat-Nav: Fleeing Drivers Guided Into Path of Infernal BC Wildfire by Phone Apps

British Columbia faces a wildfire crisis as the Bald Range fire doubles in size overnight, prompting mass evacuations and a state of emergency. GPS apps mislead evacuees into danger zones.

International Business Times UK

DId you buy a cheap GPS tracker for your kid? Here’s why you should throw it out immediately.

Cheap GPS watches for kids and no-name security camera and video doorbell brands may seem like a bargain, but are a real threat to your privacy.

Tom’s Guide

Big Walk: So, what's the deal with that number puzzle?

If you're stuck on this early puzzle, we can give you some hints—or the complete solution.

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ICE expands ankle monitor program to nearly 54,000 immigrants as Geo Group profits from surveillance shift

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now monitoring nearly 54,000 immigrants through GPS-enabled ankle monitors, a sharp increase from about 17,000 a year ago, as the agency shifts thousands of people from less restrictive forms of electronic supervision to continuous location tracking.

Latin Times

Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce auroras

Scientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth. When they hit, they can trigger solar storms, potentially scrambling GPS communications and producing colorful auroras.

The Economic Times

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand

The Guardian - UK

Strokes Gained On Your Wrist: Shot Scope Brings 100+ Tour Metrics To Apple Watch

The golf technology company has expanded its feature suite with the addition of the GPS app for Apple Watche, a first in the company's history

Golf Monthly

GPS suddenly went dark. Minutes later, a medical plane crashed into a New Mexico mountain

A medical evacuation flight crashed in New Mexico after GPS failure. The aircraft lost navigation due to a military jamming exercise nearby. Air traffic control attempted to guide the plane after the GPS malfunction. Pilots switched to visual flight rules in darkness and crashed into mountains. The investigation suggests GPS…

The Economic Times

US military allegedly caused New Mexico civilian medical plane crash with experimental jammer test, no survivors

US National Transportation Board confirms jamming test was taking place.

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Amazon Wants to Connect Your Phone Everywhere, Whether You Want Them To Or Not

Amazon aims to launch a satellite service that aims to connect your phone everywhere. It would basically kill handheld GPS systems in favor of your phone.

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US military GPS jamming exercise suspected of contributing to civilian plane crash in New Mexico — medevac flight lost signal before flying into a mountain, killing everyone onboard

A medevac flight in New Mexico suffered from GPS interference due to activities by nearby U.S. military units. Although it didn't directly cause the plane to crash, it added to the stress and workload of the pilots, causing them to miss one crucial piece of information.

Digital Camera World

AeroTek T03 2K body camera review – Impressive results and specs for under $100

The AeroTek T03 2K is a budget-friendly body cam with reasonable video footage and night vision smarts

International Business Times UK

Experimental US Military GPS Jamming Allegedly Contributed to Fatal Medevac Crash in New Mexico

A military GPS jamming exercise is suspected to have caused a fatal medevac crash in New Mexico, raising concerns over civilian flight safety and military testing near airspace.

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Safety, Navigation, and Memories: Why Your Smartphone Is Your Best Travel Companion

Picture this: you're three days into a solo crossing of Patagonia's Torres del Paine, the wind is picking up, and the trail markers have gone under fresh snow. You reach into your jacket and pull out your phone.

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Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should not

Constant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independent navigation to strengthen cognitive skills. Travel writer Tara McAndrew now deliberately navigates without digital aid for return journeys. Research indicates a decline in spatial memory with increased GPS dependence. Maintaining these skills…

The Times of India

Long before GPS, Polynesian sailors crossed the Pacific by reading stars, waves, winds, birds and clouds

Centuries before GPS satellites, magnetic compasses and detailed nautical charts transformed sea travel, Polynesian navigators were already mastering one of the world's greatest navigational challenges: the immense Pacific Ocean. In double-hulled canoes, they sailed thousands of kilometres between tiny, isolated islands spread across waters covering almost one-third of Earth's surface.…

The Guardian - UK

GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease

Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteria in women under 50

The Economic Times

Nirmal Purja's final climb: How events unfolded for Nims Dai on Pakistan's Broad Peak after two climbers turned back

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak. His expedition company confirmed his passing after a summit push on Thursday. The avalanche swept away ten climbers, including Purja, hundreds of meters downhill. Purja held the record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest peaks.…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Nirmal Purja? Ex-Royal Marine Feared Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan

Elite mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak. Rescue operations are ongoing, with Purja's GPS showing movement, raising hopes for their safety.

Tom’s Guide

Exclusive: Garmin Cirqa PM says ‘it just felt like we had all of the pieces in place’ to launch a screen-free fitness tracker

I chatted with the product manager for the Garmin Cirqa to learn more about the design process, the decision to give it a physical button, the lack of GPS, and more.

The Times of India

UK TikToker promised to show his dog the world, but after it died, he built a homemade spacecraft to send its ashes on one final journey above the Earth

Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and people often find deeply personal ways to keep their memory alive. For a UK TikToker known as The Battersby, that farewell became an extraordinary mission. After promising his French Bulldog, Oscar, that he would one day "show him the world," he decided…

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