May 15, 2024 As the seasons change and the outside beckons, now is the perfect time to double-check that your inReach® satellite communicator¹ is set up ahead of your upcoming activities. It doesn’t take much time, and once complete, you’re free to enjoy those superb adventure days. Confirm the Download of Your inReach Device’s Compatible App Each device connects to a Garmin app that you can download from the App Store® or Google Play to your smartphone. […]

Have you been to the gas station this week? The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, along with the unrest in various universities across the United States in support of Gaza Palestinians, and the continued aggression by the Houthi rebels in Yemen against shipping, are impacting several aspects of our lives, including the rising cost of gasoline. Since the United States began seeking out Houthi strongholds, it is now being reported that another MQ-9 Reaper […]

May 13, 2024 A reliable dashboard camera can offer peace of mind and security to drivers of all kinds. Garmin offers a wide range of dash cameras designed to suit just about every driver’s needs. From pocket-sized, GPS-enabled models with advanced features, including live streaming and incident detection, to dual dash cams for views both inside and outside your car, Garmin has a dash cam that suits your needs. Before we describe our dash cameras […]

Photo: Dana Caccamise II In my November 2023 GPS World newsletter, I highlighted the announcement made by the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) of the recipients of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY 23 Geospatial Modeling Competition awards. The primary objectives of these projects are to modernize geodetic tools and models and to develop a geodetic workforce for the future. My last three GPS World newsletters — February 2024, March 2024 and April 2024 […]

Photo: Spirent Communications Spirent Communications has released PNT X, a positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) simulation system. The platform is designed to meet the escalating demands of testing complex PNT systems, which are crucial in autonomy, safety, efficiency and precision.    PNT X integrates a variety of signal sources including L-band, S-band and alternative navigation signals, along with Regional Military Protection (RMP) support. The system allows for the concurrent operation of multiple signals from different sources, […]

Photo: Finnair Finnair, the sole international airline operating flights to Tartu, Estonia, has suspended its daily service to the city from April 29 to May 31, 2024. The decision comes in response to ongoing GNSS interferences and disruptions, including two instances where flights had to return to Helsinki, Finland, due to excessive jamming in the region. The current approach methods at Tartu Airport rely heavily on GNSS signals, which have been disrupted frequently in the […]

May 8, 2024 In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring our children lead healthy, active lifestyles while staying safe can be a daunting task. As parents, we want nothing but the best for our kids—a balance of exploration, learning and well-being. That’s where a Garmin kids smartwatch comes into play. Designed with your child’s health and happiness in mind, a Garmin watch for kids offers more than just connectivity; it promotes a lifestyle centered around wellness and […]

Photo: ipoque ipoque, a Rohde & Schwarz company and provider of deep packet inspection (DPI) software for networking and cybersecurity solution providers, has entered a technology partnership with XipLink, a global technology that provides optimized, secure and intelligent multi-path hybrid networking. Under the partnership, ipoque will integrate its DPI technology, R&SPACE 2, into the XipLink operating system (XipOS) to create the XipLink Application Classification Engine (XipACE). This technology is designed to deliver advanced application visibility […]

May 6, 2024 We are in the midst of another spring. You’ve likely left behind your indoor trainers for the time being and you’re reacquainted with your favorite cycling routes in your area. We’re also hopeful you’ve brushed up on cycling safety tips. 1. Make sure you can see other people. The Varia™ RCT715 rearview radar doesn’t just adjust the intensity of your tail light when it senses oncoming cars — it also sends visual […]

“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: deepblue4you / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images Rise in GPS Jammers The Finnish government’s Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) has seen an increase in GNSS jamming devices. In 2024, the agency already has detected 106 GNSS disturbances caused by signal-jamming devices in vehicles. When activated, the devices interfere […]