If Einstein hadn't tried to solve the mysteries of the universe, we'd still be using paper road maps to find our way home.

Modern smartphones have replaced so many standalone consumer devices, including cameras, MP3 and media players, calculators, flashlights, and even dedicated GPS units. But while they certainly do a ...

Your navigation app isn’t just showing you the way—it’s using satellites, atomic clocks, and even Einstein’s theory of relativity to keep you on track. GPS powers Google Maps, Waze, and other apps ...

Because GPS doesn't work underwater, divers usually can't track their real-time position on a digital map. The new Diver Navigation System (DNS) gets around that problem, however, using both floating ...

I’ve been navigating with compass and map since I was a boy, and I still find my way around in that Neanderthal way--instead of using my GPS-enabled smartphone--for one simple reason: I enjoy it.

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office is rolling out new high-tech tools to stop dangerous police chases. It's a ...