At the heart of GPS is the ability to measure the distance from a receiver to several satellites. There are always 4 to 8 satellites visible at any given time. Each satellite sends out a signal, which ...

or dog collar to keep track of whereabouts afield. Regardless of how you enjoy the outdoors, like most hunters and anglers these days, you’ve probably tapped into the Global Positioning System in one ...

Used correctly, a GPS – or global positioning system – can be a handy tool for any hiker. Here, we examine how to use GPS for hiking navigation in the great outdoors. Learning how to utilise GPS for ...

Travellers in Switzerland with the SBB app can use the GPS-based rail fare system called SBB EasyRide. Passengers check in and check out using the app, which tracks their location to calculate the ...