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Evolution of GPS Technology and US Policy

US policy previously hindered GPS signals, but now the technology has advanced to beam those signals directly into personal devices like phones, enabling precise location tracking.

5 Jul, 11:00 — 5 Jul, 11:00
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wapoMostly Factual37d ago

How you — and your phone — know where you are

U.S. policy used to jam up GPS. Now, those signals beam into your pocket.

By Katherine Dunn

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