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If a coronal mass ejection knocked out GPS, vintage military tech could save the day by helping us navigate using the stars

The B-52 Angle Computer used mechanical celestial navigation techniques capable of surviving electromagnetic disruptions from massive solar storm events.

TechRadar

Bushnell Tour Hybrid vs Bushnell A1-Slope Rangefinder: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict

We put two Bushnell rangefinders with different price points up against each other to see which is better suited for your game

Golf Monthly

GPs and hospitals in England to be required to share data to create single patient records

Wes Streeting says legislation will save lives, but GPs are concerned about liability for errors introduced by other providers

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Huawei watch fit 5 review: Is this £250 fitness tracker worth it?

It has a bright display, up to 10 days of battery life, and even virtual pet living on your wrist

The Independent UK

First project tracking hedgehogs in Northern Ireland to help protect their future

A number of hedgehogs are being fitted with small, lightweight GPS tags, under licence from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Evening Standard

NSW to criminalise secret GPS tracking after report highlighting number of devices bought by DV offenders

Chris Minns says technology has been ‘weaponised against women, and our laws have not kept pace’

The Guardian - AU

I ran over 1,500 miles and completed the London Marathon with the Coros Pace 4 to see if this $249 sports watch could actually beat my Garmin, and its dual-band GPS accuracy and battery life left me seriously impressed

I trained for and ran the London Marathon while wearing the Coros Pace 4, and it’s proved a reliable running buddy that's great for other workouts.

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'No other smartwatch has this feature': the Apple Watch's most innovative running feature is one you've probably never used

Apple uses GPS and Apple Maps data to implement a cool hidden feature.

TechRadar

After A Simple Trolley To Combat Hilly Courses? This Could Be Your Perfect Match

How does the latest version of Motocaddy entry-level, slope-conquering trolley stack up? Joel Tadman took it to the course to find out

Golf Monthly

The Strait of Hormuz is a data problem, not just a military one

GPS jamming, zombie ship IDs, and AIS blackouts have turned the world's most important oil corridor into a data void—and the real threat to global markets.

Fortune

The USGA GHIN App Has Been Reimagined, and We Put It to the Test at Winged Foot

The updated GHIN app has some useful new features that are sure to excite golfers nationwide.

Sports Illustrated

'We need to deliver warfighting capability at a faster rate': US Space Force cancels Next Generation GPS project over 'extensive system issues' and an 'insurmountable' timeline

The US Space Force canceled the $6.27 billion OCX program after testing revealed critical failures, shifting focus to upgrading existing GPS systems.

TechRadar

I ran the London Marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Coros Pace 4 — which was more accurate?

I wore the Garmin Forerunner 970 and Coros Pace 4 to train for and run the London Marathon, and both have proved impressively accurate throughout my testing.

Tom’s Guide

I've worn the Garmin Tactix 8 for 8 weeks, and elite adventurers will love this watch — but most of you probably don't need it

The Garmin Tactix 8 is the ultimate one-watch solution for tactical operators. With an unbelievable battery life and dedicated tactical features, there's nothing better on the market at the moment.

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The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is a terrific specialist running tool, fast and accurate — but it's hobbled by Huawei's usual side-loading ecosystem problems

The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is accurate even compared to watches that cost around triple its price.

Cycling News

'A geeky area of technology is blowing up into one of cycling's trickiest dilemmas' - How has rider data become such a controversial conundrum for the sport?

From GPS trackers to improve rider safety and power data's anti-doping potential, to the issue of ownership – rider data has quickly become one of the peloton's most divisive topics, but why?

The Times of India

Lost civilisation discovered in Georgia’s highlands challenges ancient history

The rugged mountains in the southern highlands of Georgia have long been seen as a marginal region, disconnected from the broader developments that took place throughout Ancient South Caucasian civilisation. However, through extensive research by the Samtskhe-Javakheti Project (begun in 2017), this perspective has been challenged. Archaeologists, using a combination…

The Times of India

How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

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How to safeguard against overdiagnosis when more GPs treat ADHD

The proportion of people diagnosed with and treated for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is growing. Prescription rates have increased 11-fold in 20 years.

This Garmin challenger smartwatch gives runners a titanium case and a sapphire lens without Fenix prices

Amazfit's Cheetah 2 Pro brings race prediction, dual-antenna GPS and AI coaching into Garmin territory

Cycling Weekly

iGPSport SR Mini radar review: the tiny radar that’s light on weight, light on price

Can the smallest, lightest, cheapest bike radar we’ve ever encountered compete with the big boys, such as Garmin and Lezyne?

Fortune

Exclusive: Your delivery robot will now offer the blind real-time, on-the-ground eyes around sidewalk hazards

Coco Robotics is partnering with BlindSquare, the world’s most popular GPS app for the blind, to turn data from delivery robots into spoken alerts.

Space

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force after rocket swap (video, photos)

SpaceX launched a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21) — a mission that was originally supposed to fly on a competitor's rocket.

TechRadar

'1,000x faster internet': New Chinese crystal breakthrough could make the world's GPS obsolete overnight

A new ultraviolet breakthrough improves laser precision, advancing nuclear clock research and opening possibilities for autonomous navigation in space and underwater environments.

Tom’s Guide

Forget the Garmin Forerunner 970 — Here's why the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro could leave the competition in the dust

Amazfit's new high-performance model is absolutely stacked with features for runners; it's also $300 less than Garmin's flagship running watch.

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