Costa Rican Legislators Protest GPS Tracking Devices TAGS: costa rica | government | legislators Email Twenty-nine Costa Rican Legislators got together in an unsuccessful attempt to remove GPS tracking devices, which are, for the moment, installed inside of their respective vehicles.  This is the third …Continue reading →

Cuckoo Birds Facing Extinction: GPS May Help TAGS: animals | cuckoo birds | wildlife Email Scientists in the UK are hoping to find out what is happening to the cuckoos, whose numbers in that area have declined by two thirds.  They intend to trap the …Continue reading →

Students Say “Bon Voyage” to Handmade Vessel TAGS: boats | sailboats | trimaran Email Wilson, a trimaran (multi-hulled boat) built by students at San Clemente High school and dually named after the volleyball in the movie “Cast Away” and their instructor, Malcolm Wilson, was …Continue reading →

GPS to Track Malaria in Botswana TAGS: botswana | disease | malaria Email HP and PING (Positive Information for the Next Generation) have teamed up in the fight against malaria, outfitting healthcare workers in Botswana with Palm Pre 2 smartphones to keep track …Continue reading →

Domestic Violence Offenders in TN Will be Tracked TAGS: Berke Bill | sexual violence | tennessee Email You may remember a previous article about a domestic violence bill in Tennessee, which called for domestic violence offenders to wear a GPS tracking device at all times. This device …Continue reading →

Maps+: GPS Tracker for Easier Commuting TAGS: apps | iPad | iPhone Email You’ve finally decided to ditch driving your car to work for more environmentally friendly option.  Whether you ride your bike or take the train, wouldn’t it be nice to get …Continue reading →

US Armed Forces Relies Upon GPS Technology TAGS: Armed Forces | GPS Army | usa Email With GPS tracking constantly providing us with solutions to our day-to-day necessities – travel directions, personal tracking, recovery of lost goods, etc. – we sometimes forget what the technology was …Continue reading →

GPS Tracking Goes Green TAGS: Environment | fleet tracking Email Truck drivers have long endured the criticism of those advocating green policies. But thanks to GPS tracking, those drivers can now add saving the planet to their resumes. The unassuming …Continue reading →

GPS Technology Scares Car Thieves In India TAGS: car theft | Car Tracking | india Email When you buy a new car, you understand that you are making a significant investment. Instead of purchasing a cheaper, used model, you opt for a vehicle that you expect …Continue reading →

Spending Money to Make Money: Fleet Tracking TAGS: fleet tracking | tracking trucks Email In an ever-changing global economy, transportation companies work hard to maintain their profit margins. By cutting costs and minimizing expenditures, they are able to employ hundreds – even thousands – …Continue reading →