Vatn Systems has released INStinct, an inertial navigation system (INS) designed to provide GPS-free navigation for maritime operations. The defense technology company, which manufactures autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the U.S. military and commercial clients, said the system uses technology from ANELLO Photonics to deliver navigation capabilities in GPS-denied environments at lower cost than existing systems. The system features a modular design that allows users to configure it based on mission requirements. It can be […]

October 23, 2025 Qualified individuals can use their health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) funds to reimburse themselves after buying eligible Garmin devices, including fitness and health tracking products — and even smartwatches. Through our collaboration with Truemed, customers may be eligible to use their HSA/FSA funds for qualified purchases. By completing a health survey, qualified individuals can receive a letter of medical necessity (LMN), which unlocks the ability to reimburse themselves […]

Arming Boreas and Certus Evo systems with electronic protection ensures mission continuity in the face of GNSS jamming and spoofing. (Credit: Advanced Navigation) Advanced Navigation, a global leader in assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) and autonomous systems, has introduced a line of defense-ready inertial navigation systems (INS) featuring integrated electronic protection (EP) capabilities. The systems are designed to counter electromagnetic warfare threats and ensure mission continuity amid a global surge in GPS jamming and […]

Photo: Courtesy of Defence Index A new Turkish-made twin-jet kamikaze drone, showcased at the Ateş Serbest-2025 exercise, features GNSS-independent autonomy, with GNSS/GPS signals, supplemented by odometric data where necessary, reports Defence Turk and Defence Index. With specially designed avionics and onboard visual-odometry algorithms, the drone can navigate and reach its assigned coordinates without dependence on satellite positioning. According to information obtained by both news outlets, the KZ-350 drone is being developed with a target range […]

Photo: Yuriy Gluzhetsky/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Maritime Working Group is investigating GNSS jamming and spoofing in the maritime sector, starting with a survey. The survey is “aimed at anyone in the maritime sector who has experienced GNSS interference and who can provide us with further information on the impact that it is having,” the group stated. Interference have been pervasive for years now in areas such as the Baltic Sea and the […]

October 17, 2025 Here’s how you can choose between these radar- and camera-based golf launch monitors. If you’re thinking it’s time to upgrade your golf game with a Garmin launch monitor and simulator, you’ve come to the right place.  Garmin offers two golf launch monitors1: Approach® R50 and Approach R10. Both offer premium metrics, simulation capabilities and compatibility features for you to improve your swing, but they differ when it comes to how all those […]

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 […]