GPS

Ancient magnetite fossils may be remnants of a natural GPS used by marine creatures

Scientists say microscopic magnetite fossils may have enabled an ancient creature to detect Earth’s magnetic field, offering clues to how early species navigated long distances.

A microscopic magnetite fossil discovered in sediment below the North Atlantic, seen using X-ray microscopy
An Iranian woman walks past a map of Iran in Tehran on October 13, 2025.

Sanctions, GPS jamming and quiet defiance shape life in Tehran

The Strait of Hormuz and a 'No Entry' sign are visible on the screen.

Drone activity above Iran shuts down local GPS system - report

Harmony SOS employees

Harmony SOS shelter locator app: A lifeline for Arab communities in crisis


Security forces shut down navigation system apps using GPS amid Iranian attacks

"They mainly target metropolitan areas. We see that most of their fire is aimed at the Haifa metropolitan area, the Dan metropolitan area, and the Be'er Sheva region."

 An Israeli driver uses Waze, April 4, 2024.

The Galaxy Z Flip is being used by US police as a body camera

Samsung's foldable smartphone finds an unexpected second career as a police body camera in 25 departments across the US. And to make it happen, some special adaptations were made.

  Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip as a body camera

New technology: How rescue services will overcome navigation disruptions

California's oneNav unveils L5-direct™ technology in Israel, enabling security and rescue services, as well as location-based applications, to overcome GPS disruptions.

 oneNav vs. Smartphones

Revealed: A Waze-like GPS is Israel's new secret weapon in Gaza

The app, developed by Shin Bet investigators, was inspired by tactical intelligence gathered from Nokhba terrorists captured before the IDF's ground maneuver in Gaza. 

 Where are we heading? An illustration of the Waze logo.

You are not in Beirut: GPS disruptions in Israel

Navigating the disrupted GPS: How to ensure accurate alerts in Israel amid security measures against Iranian threats .

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The GPS disruptions continue this morning as well

Surfers report location appearing in Cairo area on navigation apps as GPS disruptions persist. Cyber system advises pre-downloading maps and updating delivery addresses manually.

 Disruptions in WAZE

Navigational disruption: GPS signal interference detected throughout central Israel

Residents of central Israel report GPS disruptions, saying they are in Beirut or Cairo.

 A man holds his phone showing his in Beirut at the Google Maps app, in Jerusalem, April 4, 2024

‘Navigational warfare:’ Expert says cyber attacks on GPS could put lives at risk

GPS disruptions raise alarms. Yigal Unna warns of jamming, urging enhanced defense measures amid growing navigational warfare threats.

 Members of the military stand next to a helicopter next to the French ship amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude as it docks, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in the city of Al-Arish, Sinai peninsula, Egypt, January 21, 2024.

Enhancing life: Smart solutions for seniors' independence

From smart technology to daily aids, here's how innovation is reshaping life for seniors and fostering independence.

  Beyond beauty, order, and cleanliness, there should also be items that enable you a quality of life. Design: Tzvia Kaziof

Grand theft auto: IDF GPS jamming stops Hamas drones, car thieves

The IDF has been jamming GPS signals to stop Hamas and Hezbollah drones, but this has also led to many car thieves in Israel being thwarted.

Pursuit of a stolen vehicle

GPS data can detect earthquakes hours before they happen - study

Research from two French scientists may be the key to predicting when and where earthquakes will happen.

 A road in Turkey is cracked after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.