Seen + Heard — Smooth Start for I-95 Traffic Network GNSS technologies in the popular media Jul 1, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

GPS is being put to use along Interstate 95 from New Jersey to North Carolina in what USA Today calls "the most ambitious use of technology to combat traffic congestion."

Seen + Heard — 'Flying Priest' Lost at Sea GNSS technologies in the popular media Jun 1, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

A Brazilian priest has vanished along with his GPS device during a lawnchair balloon flight, while an Oregon man who made a successful flight last summer plans to lift off again. Also, GPS at the Boston Marathon with MyAthlete.

Seen + Heard — Fishermen Armed Against Pirates GNSS technologies in the popular media May 1, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

GPS units may help Guyanese authorities fight an increase in pirate attacks off the country's southeastern coast, reports the Jamaica Gleaner.

Seen + Heard — Which Way to the Castle? GNSS technologies in the popular media Apr 1, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

Is Leeds Castle in Yorkshire? Just how old is Stonehenge? For those in the United Kingdom, answers come via a new GPS tour guide that alerts motorists to Britain?s treasures as they drive near them, according to BBC News. Plus: Oh, Deer, They?re Tracking Me!; Plotting New Uses

Seen + Heard — Cell Phones to Thwart Terrorists GNSS technologies in the popular media Feb 28, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

Researchers at Purdue University of West Lafayette are working with the state of Indiana to develop a system that would use a network of cell phones to detect and track radiation to help prevent terrorist attacks with radiological "dirty bombs" and nuclear weapons, reports the Purdue news service. Plus: No More Lost Mail?; Child's Play

Seen + Heard — A Devil of a Program GNSS technologies in the popular media Feb 1, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

In parts of Tasmania, up to 90 percent of the Tasmanian devil population has been wiped out by a contagious cancer-like facial tumor disease, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Plus: World Leaders Seek Direction; Kosher Made Easy

Seen + Heard — Students Debate Cell Requirement GNSS technologies in the popular media Jan 1, 2008 By: Tracy Cozzens

A school-mandated purchase of a GPS-enabled cell phone has stirred cries of "Big Brother" from some students, but in the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre last spring others find it comforting that their whereabouts can be tracked. Plus: Small British Towns Fight GPS Traffic; Geo Games Grow

Seen + Heard — Our Readers Contribute GNSS technologies in the popular media Dec 1, 2007 By: Tracy Cozzens

A reader sent us a photo of this urban scene in the Netherlands. Plus: Seen (and Heard!) in Fort Worth; also: Prank Ideas Hit Sour Note

Seen + Heard — LAPD Goes James Bond GNSS technologies in the popular media Nov 1, 2007 By: Tracy Cozzens

Los Angeles cops will be able to fire sticky GPS tracker devices at fleeing getaway cars starting next year. Plus: GPS Shield Aims for Fast Tsunami Alerts; No More Sheepdogs?