November 15, 2024 How much sleep do you need? Let Garmin sleep coach do the math.  Is seven hours of sleep enough for you? Is nine hours of sleep too much?   It can be tough to figure out exactly how much shuteye you should be getting each night. Garmin sleep coach can help.  Adults generally need between seven and nine hours of sleep. But just how much sleep you need varies.  How Garmin estimates your […]

Photo: Safran; Getty Images: JTSorrell / iStock / Getty Images Plus (background), TommL / E+ (tv), yangphoto /E+ (power grid), Torsten Asmus / iStock / Getty Images Plus (finance), Michal Krakowiak / E+ (plane) In the early 19th century, as the sun moved across Britain from east to west, people set their clocks to local mean time, so that noon in Greenwich would occur about 16½ minutes before noon in Plymouth. Back then, travel on […]

South Korea’s military has reported that North Korea disrupted GPS signals from border areas for the fifth consecutive day, impacting numerous civilian flights and maritime vessels. This interference originated from the western border cities of Kaesong and Haeju, North Korea. According to NBC News, the GPS jamming affected the West Sea (Yellow Sea) area. While the exact number of affected flights and vessels was not specified, the disruption was significant enough to prompt warnings from […]

The Pentagon’s first batch of new and more capable GPS satellites, part of the GPS IIIF program, is facing significant delays. The first batch is eight to eleven months behind schedule, which the U.S. Space Force attributed to manufacturing difficulties encountered by contractor Lockheed Martin, particularly with complex components necessary for the satellites’ operation. Originally expected to be available for launch in April 2026, the first satellite’s delivery has now been pushed to November 2026. The GPS IIIF […]

October 28, 2024 The Garmin automotive OEM team collaborated with more than 40 suppliers to raise funds for military charities during the Global Supplier Awards and Charity Golf Invitational in Novi, Mich. Held in late August, the 11th annual fundraiser raised an impressive $168,000, with each of the following charities receiving approximately $42,000: Michigan Operation Freedom Outdoors Blue Star Service Dogs Selfridge Air National Guard Base 125th Infantry Regiment of the Michigan Army National Guard […]

Topcon Positioning Systems has significantly expanded its Topnet Live reference station service, adding 180 full-wave geodetic reference stations across California, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and Washington. This expansion is designed to enhance network corrections, providing centimeter-level accuracy for various industries such as engineering, surveying, construction, and agriculture. The improved service can also benefit specialized applications, including automated mowing, line marking and UAV operations for mapping and delivery in sectors such as the turf industry. According to Topcon, […]

October 29, 2024 Jake Catterall stood alone on a mountain in the Alps when night fell. He wasn’t supposed to be alone.  The ultradistance athlete, equipped with the Garmin Enduro™ 2 multisport watch and the inReach® Mini 2 satellite communicator, was partway through his latest challenge: A 35-day trek through the Alps from Italy to Monaco, becoming the first to run the new Via Alpina trail for 1,243 miles and the elevation equivalent of more […]

Septentrio has partnered with GNSS Store to expand its product ecosystem. Through this collaboration, GNSS Store has developed a range of new products, including evaluation boards, dongles, compact smart antennas and other plug-and-play systems. These products are based on Septentrio’s mosaic GNSS module family, which includes the mosaic-X5 positioning module, mosaic-H heading module and mosaic-T timing module. The mosaic GNSS receiver is a compact device that delivers high-precision positioning using tri-band technology. Its advanced built-in features […]

November 5, 2024 From beginner cyclists to pro racers, Garmin has an indoor bicycle trainer for everyone. You don’t always feel up to heading out on your bike — we get it. Maybe the sun is scorching, or the cold is threatening frostbite. No matter what, you can always ride inside. You can prepare for your next cycling race with our smart technology — or just stay in shape — anytime, and we’re here to […]

A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the October 2024 issue of GPS World magazine. SURVEYING & MAPPING Updated CAD SoftwareWith enhanced features and workflow improvements Topcon Positioning Systems has released a new version of its computer-aided design (CAD) software suite, formerly known as MAGNET. With enhanced features and workflow improvements to the Office, Field and Tools modules, version 9 is also renamed under the Topcon software suite as the […]