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Meet Karen Jacobsen: The Voice Behind Billions of GPS Trips
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Meet Karen Jacobsen: The Voice Behind Billions of GPS Trips

An Australian voiceover artist recorded 50+ hours of audio in 2002 that became the original GPS voice, guiding billions of people to their destinations worldwide. Karen Jacobsen's voice has become one of the most recognized sounds on the planet.

Startup Beats GPS Jamming With New Satellite Navigation
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Startup Beats GPS Jamming With New Satellite Navigation

A Virginia company just proved satellites can navigate without GPS, solving a growing problem that's been disrupting spacecraft in conflict zones. The breakthrough could protect thousands of satellites from interference that's becoming more common every day.

Harvard Scientists Create Cellular 'GPS' for Safer Treatment
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Harvard Scientists Create Cellular 'GPS' for Safer Treatment

Researchers have discovered how to deliver medicine directly to specific cells using naturally produced particles, potentially making treatments for cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's safer with fewer side effects. The breakthrough could transform how doctors treat serious diseases by targeting only the cells that need help.

Space Tech Now Protects Everyone, Not Just Satellites
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Space Tech Now Protects Everyone, Not Just Satellites

Your phone's GPS, banking transactions, and delivery routes all rely on satellites. Now AI-powered tools are helping everyday industries detect and prevent disruptions from orbit before they affect life on Earth.

Lost Hikers Found Using New Tech After GPS Fails
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Lost Hikers Found Using New Tech After GPS Fails

When traditional GPS couldn't locate two stranded hikers in Massachusetts, firefighters turned to an innovative mapping tool that saved the day. The rescue shows how new technology is making outdoor emergencies safer to solve.

What3Words App Helps Rescue Stranded Mass. Hikers
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What3Words App Helps Rescue Stranded Mass. Hikers

Two hikers trapped in rugged Massachusetts terrain were saved when rescuers used an innovative app after traditional GPS failed. The rescue showcases how new technology can make life-saving differences in emergencies.