The best GPS units offer reliable navigation in even the most off-the-beaten-track areas, including topographical and ...

SUMMERVILLE, Ore. (WKRC) - GPS directions took 20 cars down a wrong road and would then lead to a several-hour rescue to get all the vehicles free. On Wednesday afternoon, Union County 911 said it ...

The two men reportedly hiked for days past crocodiles, snakes, and deadly spiders after their car got stuck on a muddy road. By Mack DeGeurin Published Feb 26, 2024 3:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. When you punch a destination into your GPS, it might suggest the shortest route. But is the shortest route the safest? Not necessarily, ...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Many roads and bridges have been washed away, destroyed or closed after Hurricane Helene. Some GPS maps have not been updated to show destroyed roadways. The ...

HICKORY, N.C. — Nearly a year after a man plunged off of a road into a creek below, his widow is filing a lawsuit against Google. Philip Paxson was driving in the Hickory area and using Google Maps in ...

UNION COUNTY, Oregon — Search and rescue crews are reminding drivers to not fully rely on GPS navigation systems, particularly when seeking detours around traffic jams on main routes. This comes after ...

When I was a kid in the ’70’s, I vividly remember my father telling me that one day cars will guide us to our destinations by telling us where to turn. You know, real science fiction stuff. And now, I ...

GPS is useful tool for navigation, but it shouldn’t be followed blindly. That appears to be what happened Friday when a 30-foot box truck became stuck near the top of a rugged mountain road north of ...

OHIO COUNTY, Ind. (WKRC) - A small, local neighborhood is an example of a big problem that faced anyone who used GPS apps on their phones for directions. The problem began just south of Rising Sun.

This article is reserved for War on the Rocks members. Join our community to unlock exclusive insights and analysis. In 2019, Brandon Davenport and Rich Ganske wrote “‘Recalculating Route’: A ...