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WA govt taking weeks to remove system access for ex-staff: audit
Defence hands EY $10m for a five month job
Uber posts US$509m adjusted loss on driver incentives even as trips rise
LinkedIn must face narrowed US lawsuit claiming it overcharged advertisers
NBN Co says it conducts many audits of delivery partner "activities"
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Woolworths revives customer free wi-fi for supermarkets
Pursues digital navigation opportunities with revamped network.
Sep 10 2020 6:55AM
China says chips for devices using Beidou navigation system in mass production
Will build a complete industrial chain for hardware.
Aug 4 2020 11:20AM
Ships are turning back to radio to avoid cyber attack
Threats prompt return of WW2 tech for navigation.
Aug 8 2017 8:45AM
Govt invests in trial to improve GPS accuracy for Australia
Wants to drop range from metres to centimetres.
Jan 17 2017 11:40AM
Satellite failure caused global GPS timing anomaly
Created 13 microsecond error.
Jan 28 2016 11:17AM
Aussie traffic data on TomTom target list
Three years' worth to be auctioned.
May 6 2011 4:30PM
Q&A: what would happen if GPS failed?
The author of a report claims we're too dependent on the global positioning system.
Mar 9 2011 9:55AM
Google overhauls search page
New layout and navigation tools introduced.
May 6 2010 12:51PM
Google offers traffic maps to Aussie motorists
Snapshots of traffic on main and arterial roads available for free online.
Sep 16 2009 4:48PM
GPS spoofing device developed to thwart spoofing
Researchers have developed a portable Global Positioning System (GPS) spoofing device in a bid to explore aspects of civilian spoofing and how such attacks may be thwarted.
Oct 1 2008 2:23PM
Global navigation systems locate big profits
Global navigation satellite system end-user devices and systems will generate yearly revenues of $240bn by 2013, research predicts..
May 1 2008 8:58AM
Google Earth 4.3 offers better navigation
Google has updated its Google Earth mapping application, offering a 3D navigation system which the company claims is smoother and more natural for users..
Apr 18 2008 7:15AM
Vendors plug-in to connected navigation
Growing demand for real-time updates on traffic, live local search and map information is prompting personal navigation device (PND) vendors to develop connected devices with two-way real-time connectivity based on cellular or Wi-Fi technology..
Apr 17 2008 4:08PM
Boffins use GPS to test kids' navigation skills
Researchers at the University of Bristol have shown that GPS technology can be used to show how children as young as three find their way around.
Jan 31 2008 2:28PM
Google touts mobile navigation system
Mapping and location service for non-GPS phones.
Nov 30 2007 12:23PM
Marine firm secures navigation data
Euronav, a UK based marine company, has bought a dongle and software security combination to prevent unauthorised use of its navigation systems for commercial boating.
Feb 19 2004 12:07PM
