April 1, 2024 The Garmin ECG app enables users to check for signs of AFib and share each recording as a PDF with doctors. That allows Randy Houser to feel more in control of his condition. As a longtime fan and authorized dealer of Garmin products, Randy Houser has come to expect a wide range of fitness and wellness smartwatch features. But he never imagined that his new epix™ Pro (Gen 2) watch would work […]

Image: Geneq Geneq has introduced SXblue GLOBE for GNSS positioning and GIS technology. The system is designed to deliver positioning accuracy, efficiency and reliability in challenging field conditions using a 448-channel GNSS board.  It has advanced technologies for multipath mitigation, which aims to reduce the effects of signal reflection and ensure the integrity of positioning service, even in GNSS-challenged environments.  The SXblue GLOBE incorporates an anti-jamming and interference monitoring system, safeguarding against disruptions and ensuring […]

The Pulse Oximetry, or Pulse Ox, feature on Garmin smartwatches can offer insights to help support overall well-being. Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance or an individual focused on overall wellness, the Pulse Ox feature1 on compatible Garmin smartwatches can provide valuable insights into your body’s blood oxygen levels. By estimating how much oxygen is in your bloodstream as it travels around your body, Pulse Ox readings can help indicate whether the cells […]

Credit: cullenphotos / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has awarded a contract to Zighra, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and cybersecurity provider, for its GenesysInsights platform. This technology will enhance the safety and security of Canada’s maritime territories by providing a previously unattainable level of analysis. GenesysInsights combines AI interpretability and multi-sensor fusion, designed to offer automated threat detection and comprehensive situational awareness in maritime environments. The […]

April 2, 2024 Garmin pros have now won four of the last five Bassmaster Classic championships. March is a busy month of celebrations for Justin Hamner and his wife Christina. An eight-day span on their calendar includes both of the couple’s birthdays plus their wedding anniversary. Now they can add March 24 to the mix. That’s the day Justin reeled in a victory at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Championship at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees […]

Swift Navigation has partnered with Telit Cinterion to enhance the precision of GNSS positioning in low-power consumption devices such as wearables, robotic lawnmowers and vehicle tracking systems. Under the collaboration, Telit Cinterion’s GNSS receivers will use Swift’s Skylark precise positioning service, which is designed to deliver consistent precision across vast areas while prioritizing energy efficiency, reducing processing demands and minimizing data transmission costs. It aims to provide accurate location information quickly, even in difficult environments […]

“Seen & Heard” is a monthly feature of GPS World magazine, traveling the world to capture interesting and unusual news stories involving the GNSS/PNT industry. Photo: ChristinaFelsing / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images UAVs to the rescue A child reported missing in Robbinsville, N.J., was found in less than 10 minutes using a UAV equipped with a thermal camera, WPVI reported. On the night of January 17, Robbinsville Police received a call […]

Image: NextNav NextNav has entered an agreement to acquire additional spectrum licenses in the lower 900 MHz band (902 MHz to 928 MHz) from Telesaurus Holdings and Skybridge Spectrum Foundation. This acquisition, valued at up to $50 million, significantly expands NextNav’s spectrum portfolio by an additional 4 MHz. With the completion of this transaction, NextNav’s total spectrum assets will surge to 3.5 billion MHz-PoPs, which marks a significant leap in the company’s capacity to offer […]

OCX is more than seven years behind schedule. What are the consequences? Greg Turetzky “It’s more consequential than most people realize. The first and most impactful consequence is the limitation of the GPS constellation to32 satellites. There are more healthy satellites in the sky and, more importantly, Block III satellites sitting in the barn. These additional satellites and their modernized signals would improve navigation globally with improved accuracy and resilience. Additionally, without OCX the L5 […]

March 25, 2024 From GPSMAP to ECHOMAP to STRIKER lines, Garmin has many great chartplotters and fishfinders for anglers and boaters of all kinds. We’ll help you narrow it down. Whether you’re enjoying a day on your boat, eyeing that next big catch or both, a durable chartplotter is one of the most important components of your boating experience. You may prefer a large touchscreen with the best screen resolution possible, or you need advanced […]