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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.

PC Gamer · Aug 8

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 · Aug 7

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 · Aug 6

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.

RideApart · Aug 5

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.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 5

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

Digital Camera World · Aug 5

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.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

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.

inkl · Aug 5

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 Economic Times · Aug 4

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 Times of India · Aug 4