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What’s More Accurate Than GPS? Photographs
Locations identified within the 10 or 20 meters possible by GPS today are far too inaccurate -- we need to know where we are we are right down to the millimeter! One futurist says with millimeter accuracy enabled by photographs, augmented reality will actually become possible.
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More bad news about broadband caps: Many meters are inaccurate
An executive at a firm ISPs hire to audit their broadband meters says most of his clients so far haven't built accurate meters. Read Post
New Satellite Network Makes GPS More Accurate
A new network of satellites will improve the accuracy of GPS receivers. A GPS device requires four satellites to find where you’re located and the U.S. only has a total of thirty in orbit. The new network would make GPS accurate to ... Read Post
Apple Acquires Indoor GPS Startup WiFiSlam For $20M
The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that Apple has acquired WiFiSlam, an indoor GPS startup that enables smartphones to pinpoint its location -- along with that of your friends -- in realtime up to 2.5 meters in accuracy. Read Post