Arccos Golf and Game Golf systems allow recreational golfers to track their rounds like the pros We know how much the global position system (GPS) in the sky has changed our lives. We can barely get to the corner grocery store without our smart phone telling us where to go. In golf, the availability of …
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The new wave of crime prevention: GPS tracking device
They’re designed to keep the public safe and save local law enforcement money. In a time when new technology seems to debut every few months rather than every few years, GPS tracking devices are helping the criminal justice system keep an eye on convicted criminals and even those awaiting trial. It played out in a …
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GPS tracking device reveals bank robber
A Loop bank robbery suspect was arrested Friday after a GPS tracking device placed in the stolen cash led police to his location, authorities said. The robbery happened about noon at a First American Bank branch at 33 W. Monroe St., authorities said. Stacey Hill entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding …
Dominos Pizza is Eating Up GPS Technology
The Australian company (DMP), which holds the master-franchise rights to the Domino’s brand in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France and the Netherlands, said in early May it would be the first company in the world to let customers track their pizzas’ journey to their doors on smartphones, tablets and TV screens. Domino’s said today it …
GPS Technology for Domestic Violence
Violent spouses terrorize their families—children and spouses—with threats, intimidation, and physical violence. Few are apprehended, but those who are find themselves released back into the community where they seek out their families to offend again. Sixty percent of victims are repeatedly attacked, often with tragic consequences. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are increasingly being used to …
Uber SOS
Uber added an “SOS” button to its app in India following the alleged rape of a passenger last year, and today Uber has announced plans to start improving that button in a significant way. Starting in the city Kolkata and potentially rolling out elsewhere, activating the SOS button will now send live GPS updates to local …
Grounds crew inmate steals van with GPS tracker
A Fraser Valley Correctional Center inmate who was part of a work crew at the Albion fairgrounds chose the wrong van to use as part an escape bid Wednesday. Ridge Meadows RCMP say a business reported a commercial van stolen from the Planet Ice parking lot Wednesday. However, the vehicle had a tracking device inside, …
GPS satellite goes into service
CAPE CANAVERAL — The world’s population can now make full use of the latest Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite launched from Cape Canaveral last month. The GPS 2F-9 satellite has gone into service following its March 25 foggy liftoff atop a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket and subsequent month-long checkout in space. “We’re improving …
Sheriffs Want Popular Police-Tracking App Disabled
Sheriffs are campaigning to pressure Google Inc. to turn off a feature on its Waze traffic software that warns drivers when police are nearby. They say one of the technology industry’s most popular mobile apps could put officers’ lives in danger from would-be police killers who can find where their targets are parked. Waze, which …