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The History of GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation network that provides time and location information anywhere on earth to a corresponding GPS receiver. GPS technology is used for navigation, location, and time synchronization as well as a lot more....

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How to Track a Bike with GPS

GPS devices aren’t just for expensive sedans anymore. Thanks to advancements in electronics and design, GPS devices–and GPS trackers in particular–have become much more affordable for people who enjoy alternative means of transportation like cyclists.  Generally speaking, cyclists tend to...

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What’s an OBD Port?

OBD ports play an important role in pulling information from your vehicle, such as speed, mileage, and potential mechanical issues. Mechanics use it all the time to diagnose vehicles prior to repair.  But their use goes far beyond addressing problems...

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How Does GPS Tracking Work?

GPS and GPS tracking are technologies that everyone’s heard of, but few people know how they actually work. That’s not an insult–lots of people in modern society don’t question the underlying technology that powers their lives, like cellphones or even...

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What to Do When Your Car Is Stolen

There were over 1,000,000 car thefts in the USA in 2023. “Criminals are employing increasingly sophisticated methods to steal vehicles, including the use of advanced technology to bypass security systems,” said David J. Glawe, President and CEO of NICB. More...

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GPS Tracking for Moving Companies

When you’re running a professional moving company, you need to get the most from your moving trucks. Installing GPS trackers on them will help you maximize their availability and protect your biggest assets. Optimize your fleet With our convenient GPS...

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What is GIS?

Mapping technologies have come a long way since explorers triangulated their location by the North Star. Every part of contemporary life is affected in some way by these mapping systems, from the route you take to work to the vegetables...

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The Beginner’s Guide to Geofencing

Geofencing is a popular technology with a number of useful applications, for business and personal uses. Some people might use it to protect their family members or personal vehicles, while some businesses may use it to send location-based communications or...

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How GPS is Used for Public Safety

GPS is a valuable tool for businesses and individuals, but also for vital government services responsible for public order, public safety, and civil infrastructure. In this article, we’ll cover how GPS tracking assists emergency services in responding quickly and effectively...

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