OK, I purchased one of those inexpensive 8 dollar GPS devices. I wanted my own, local, accurate time. I am not quite getting that. The particular devices is the ublox-7. It looks like a thumb drive ...

WASHINGTON (DPA) - Remember Y2K, when clocks changed from 1999 to 2000 on the night of Dec 31, 1999? Many wondered what would happen to computers and systems when the last two digits on the date went ...

In the power generation industry, accurate time-keeping by supervisory control systems is of utmost importance. Operational failures can propagate rapidly across plant systems and trigger a chain ...

Greg Milner is the author of Pinpoint. “Your GPS is WRONG,” the sign proclaims. “This is NOT Mt. Rushmore.” It seems a quirk in Google Maps’ database is leading drivers in search of the monument to a ...

GPS is a space-based technology for everyday use. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. GPS stands for Global Positioning System and we ...

Losing GPS would mean losing a lot more than Google Maps. The technology is integrated into everything from lights that turn ...

It’s an innovation that allows you to pinpoint your earthly location with just the phone in your pocket; it helps drivers navigate tricky routes, and it can even direct rescuers to stricken people in ...