U-blox has launched the UBX-M10150-KB chip and the MAX-M10N module, the first M10-platform GNSS hardware designed with firmware upgradeability. Both products run the new SPG 5.30 firmware, introducing Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP) — a mode that reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent while maintaining superior positioning accuracy. Designed for battery-powered devices, the new chip offers ultra-low power consumption of just 8 mW in continuous tracking. The new products are suitable for vehicle, people and pet tracking, as well as livestock monitoring and wearable applications. The UBX-M10150-KB […]

Photo: MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images Demand for GNSS chipsets is rising globally, driven by growth in key verticals such as automotive and transportation, consumer electronics, and asset tracking applications. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, global GNSS chipset shipments are projected to grow to 2.4 billion by 2029.  China is expected to lead this growth with the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.2% between 2024 and 2029, followed closely by Western Europe at 6.7% and the rest […]

The GEO-MEASURE GNSS roveer. (Photo: GEODMET) GEODNET, provider of a decentralized real-time kinematic (RTK) network, has launched GEO-MEASURE, a survey-grade GNSS rover that delivers centimeter-level accuracy at a consumer-accessible price. For decades, survey-grade GNSS rovers have been essential tools for precision applications, but high costs and complex configurations have limited access to survey-grade GNSS rovers to large firms and specialized professionals. GEO-MEASURE is an affordable fully equipped RTK rover integrating robust hardware, a dedicated mobile […]

October 9, 2025 Physiological data from a fitness tracker — in combination with questionnaires and environmental data — could be used to predict a panic attack, according to studies carried out by the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics (BEBI) at National Taiwan University (NTU). Three cohort studies, ranging in duration from 1 to 3 years, used the Garmin vívosmart® series to monitor patients. The hope is that the research may help clinicians to […]

Drone-maker Orkid has unveiled a new variant of its Orkid 260 drone that incorporates four technologies to improve aerial data-capture technology. According to the company, the Orkid 260VTOL represents a leap forward in the integration of advanced sensing and communication technologies, setting a new benchmark for multi-mission drone capability across commercial and industrial applications. The company said it is the “first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone to bring all four of the most advanced aerial data capture technologies together […]

October 8, 2025 Looking to equip your boat with marine electronics to improve your angling game? With high-definition underwater views from your boat, Garmin LiveScope™ helps makes fishing more efficient and big catches possible. Here’s what you need to know about Garmin LiveScope. Pretty soon, you might be angling like the pros. How does LiveScope work? The Garmin integrated LiveScope system enables you to see real-time, clear sonar imagery of fish and underwater structures. With […]

CMC Electronics is partnering with ÉTS to create the CMC Electronics Industrial Research Chair in Resilient GNSS Navigation. (Image: CNW Group/CMC Electronics) A five-year research and development program has been launched to enhance GNSS navigation for aviation, encompassing security, integrity and spoofing resilience. CMC Electronics is partnerinng with École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) in Quebec, Canada, to create the CMC Electronics Industrial Research Chair in Resilient GNSS Navigation. The five-year chair, valued at more than $6 […]

September 24, 2025 Rappelling down a waterfall can be both an exhilarating and awe-inspiring experience for canyoneering enthusiasts. It requires pushing yourself physically and mentally while simultaneously taking in the natural wonders around you. Michelle Martineau and a group of her neighbors aren’t new to rappelling down local waterfalls. But, after having to help her friend begin her descent before reaching the waterfall, she was left rappelling in the dark. Luckily, Michelle had a Garmin […]

Mayflower Communications Company, a Massachusetts-based leader in advanced anti-jam system solutions for military and commercial markets, has been granted two U.S. patents — US 11,262,457 and US 12,235,365 — that significantly advance its GNSS anti-jam capabilities. The patents expand Mayflower’s proprietary technology into signals of opportunity (SoOP), enabling interference suppression across both Iridium and GNSS frequency bands. GPS remains a cornerstone of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for both military and commercial platforms. However, its vulnerability to […]

September 25, 2025 Medical innovation has transformed patient care over the past several decades. However, experts say maternity care has not kept up, burdened by an outdated care model, rising costs, limited access to virtual providers and a growing shortage of health care professionals. Research shows virtual care can help improve access throughout the pregnancy, delivery and even post-partum medical journey. That’s what remote maternity care platform HeraMED is addressing. And they’re using Garmin smartwatches […]