According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 24,700 portable navigation systems were swiped in 2008, representing a whopping 700% increase over 2006. While the number in thefts has rocketed ...

The ESP8266 combines the timestamp from the GPS messages and the PPS signal to synchronize itself with the atomic clock aboard the orbiting satellite. To prevent the system from drifting too far ...

TomTom creates navigation devices and software. The company offers portable GPS units, maps and traffic services designed for easy use and precise guidance. Since its founding in 1991, TomTom has ...

Retailing for $3,000, this was the first GPS device that was truly portable. Perhaps the most notable development during this period, however, was the system's use during the Gulf War. This marked ...