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Secret GPS tracker terrifies Ontario man

February 21, 2012
An Ontario man said he's angry and frightened after discovering someone hid a GPS tracking device under his vehicle, apparently to secretly monitor his movements.

LightSquared’s GPS-Crippling 4G Bid is Sunk by the FCC

February 15, 2012
Move will likely force Sprint to sever ties with firm, losing valuable source of income

GPS-jamming U.S. broadband network halted

February 15, 2012
Federal officials are effectively killing a private company's plans to start a national high-speed wireless broadband network after concluding it would in some cases jam GPS devices.

FCC suspends LightSquared waiver over GPS interference

February 15, 2012
Agency tasked with overseeing military and government spectrum use says interference with other devices is unavoidable.

LightSquared asks FCC for stricter GPS gear standards

February 8, 2012
LightSquared is asking the FCC to impose stricter standards on GPS equipment to ensure that its network can co-exist with these GPS devices.

Beat the traffic with these GPS devices (roundup)

February 4, 2012
We've rounded up a selection of navigation devices with the best of traffic data and avoidance technology.

GPS shoe makes its way to market

January 26, 2012
After receiving FCC clearance in September 2011, the Aetrex GPS Shoe is retailing for $299.99.

Why Supreme Court’s GPS ruling will improve your privacy rights

January 23, 2012
Supreme Court's ruling against warrantless GPS tracking is likely to enhance Americans' privacy rights in other hot-button disputes including warrantless cell phone tracking.

Police need warrant for GPS tracking, high court rules

January 23, 2012
The Supreme Court unanimously rules that warrantless GPS tracking of people in automobiles violates the U.S. constitution.

LightSquared says GPS interference testing was rigged

January 18, 2012
LightSquared, which plans to build a nationwide wireless broadband network, said that a government agency colluded with the GPS industry to find interference issues between GPS services and its own wireless broadband network.

The joy of Microsoft’s ‘avoid ghetto’ GPS patent

January 7, 2012
Microsoft is granted a patent for a GPS that will help pedestrians avoid high-crime areas and high-heat areas. Some say this will discriminate against poor neighborhoods.

Magellan switches it up with GPS watches

January 6, 2012
Magellan marks its debut into the fitness arena at CES 2012 with the introduction of two GPS watches, the Switch and Switch Up.