Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Thursday criticized a proposal to deploy a nationwide network to provide 5G and internet-of-things services, saying it could disrupt GPS services millions of Americans rely on daily. The FCC approved the proposal Monday, which would see Ligado Networks deploy 5G and internet-of-things services using L-band spectrum that runs adjacent to spectrum used for GPS. “I applaud the congressional defense leaders for their efforts to protect national security, ensure economic […]

Photo: Shutter2U/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is working with public and private partners to launch three projects using drones to aid in COVID-19 relief efforts. According to NCDOT, the initiative will be launched in May. For the first project, Novant Health and Zipline are proposing to deliver personal protective equipment and other medical equipment across Novant Health’s medical campuses in the Charlotte area. For the second project, […]

April 24, 2020 Seismic shifts in human activity are happening around the world. During this pandemic crisis, we at Garmin consider it our duty to continue bringing this information to the public. Two weeks ago, we published early activity tracking trends in the United States and saw remarkable changes in the types of sports and exercises in which people were choosing to engage. In this edition, we take a look at what’s happening in Europe. […]

Full Title: LightSquared Technical Working Group Report, et al. Document Type(s): Order Authorization Bureau(s): Engineering & Technology, International, Wireless Telecommunications Description:FCC Unanimously Approves Ligado’s Application to Facilitate 5G and Internet Of Things Services DA/FCC #: FCC-20-48 Docket/RM: 11-109, 12-340 Source link

Screenshot: GIS Planning New hyperlocal business directory ZoomBusiness designed to help Main Street businesses across North America engage with local residents GIS Planning has launched an online tool that enables local businesses across North America to communicate with customers for free in real time. ZoomBusiness, created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is an interactive, mobile-responsive mapping directory for communities that ensures customers can find open restaurants, stores and services in their region at no charge. […]

April 21, 2020 Can your Garmin detect coronavirus? Garmin smartwatches were not designed or intended to monitor or diagnose diseases, but scientists from top universities and institutes around the world are actively researching whether wearable devices like ours can help identify early indications of coronavirus.   One premise is actually quite simple. (1) An elevated heart rate is an early sign of a common cold, the flu or coronavirus. (2) Garmin smartwatches have built-in heart […]

The world is enthusiastically watching the development of the space industry. Alpha launches from Firefly Aerospace and Orion are in the works, as well as Crew Dragon lift-offs with space tourists. Max Polyakov, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk are constantly investing money and resources into space exploration. They each espouse a different ideology and purpose – from the colonization of the Moon and space tourism to the salvation of all humanity. Who, […]

Around the world, countries are cautiously beginning to reopen businesses and activities they had shut down to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Countries Austria will reopen some smaller shops, hardware and garden stores but people will have to wear masks to supermarkets and on public transport. From May 1, all stores, shopping centers and hairdressers will open; restaurants and hotels will open from mid-May at the earliest. China has largely removed restrictions on mobility while […]

April 9, 2020 While you’re at home, you might be looking for new workouts and new tools to use to stay fit. You probably know that you can use your Garmin wearable for built-in workouts, tracking your steps or managing your stress. But did you know you can add even more fitness options from the Connect IQ  store? Connect IQ is our  store where you can explore and download apps, widgets, data fields and watch […]

Image: Kat72/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) has released a joint statement on the value of GIS in the pandemic, alongside its partners the MidAmerica GIS Consortium (MAGIC), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), and American Association of Geographers (AAG). Joint Statement on the Value of GIS in the Pandemic The spread and effects of COVID-19 can be best understood considering space and […]