The prevalence of GPS in cars and smartphones makes it a popular option for getting where you're going. But according to a survey by Michelin, it still leads drivers astray occasionally, and many ...

On a trip to Oregon's Willamette Valley in the spring of 2010, I was using the Google-powered Maps app on an iPhone 3GS to hunt down wineries while my friend drove. That's farm country, and driving on ...

While many people believe GPS navigators are pretty redundant these days, companies like TomTom and Garmin continue to be rather committed to this product category. And at some level, they have every ...

There’s a very good reason why Google Maps is now the most popular navigation app out there. With a freeware license, offline support, insanely accurate maps, and real-time traffic data, Google Maps ...

In 2025, a navigation app is no longer just a digital map — it’s an ai-powered travel assistant that brings together real-time traffic conditions, offline maps, advanced route planning, 3D maps, ...

The oft-quoted saying “all models are wrong, but some are useful” is a tounge-in-cheek way of saying that at some level, tools we use to predict how the world behaves will differ from reality in some ...

If you're planning to hike this summer, experts say to consider bringing a paper map. That’s because hiking organizations and rescuers around the country are seeing an increase in injuries and rescues ...

GPS is the best technology for tracking the location and movement of any object anywhere in the world. GPS stands for “Global Positioning System,” and refers to a worldwide network of satellites, ...