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School Shoes That Grow 3 Sizes Win $50K Prize
Innovation5d ago

School Shoes That Grow 3 Sizes Win $50K Prize

Three South African graduates created expandable school shoes with GPS tracking that grow three sizes, solving two problems parents face: constantly replacing outgrown shoes and keeping kids safe. Their innovation won them $50,000 at a national competition.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Kansas City Schools Cut Bus Absences 86% in One Year
VideosApr 2

Kansas City Schools Cut Bus Absences 86% in One Year

A Missouri school district transformed chaotic bus service into a model system using GPS tracking and modern tech. The results: near-90% graduation rates and happier families across the board.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
GPS Nail Gun Leads Police to Stolen Tools in Auckland
Community HeroesMar 23

GPS Nail Gun Leads Police to Stolen Tools in Auckland

A quick-thinking theft victim in Auckland used GPS tracking on his stolen nail gun to help police recover his property and arrest a suspect. The case shows how modern technology is giving everyday Kiwis new ways to fight back against crime.

Stuff NZ2 min read
AI Snowplows Cut Complaints 30% in America's Snowiest City
InnovationMar 4

AI Snowplows Cut Complaints 30% in America's Snowiest City

Syracuse residents once flooded hotlines with complaints during blizzards, doubting plows had passed their streets. Now GPS tracking and AI show exactly when every road gets cleared, restoring trust and slashing complaint calls by nearly a third.

Japan Today3 min read
How Google Maps Saved a Driver From a $65 Parking Fine
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

How Google Maps Saved a Driver From a $65 Parking Fine

A retired nurse used her phone's GPS history to prove a parking camera got it wrong. Her victory is sparking change in how companies handle disputed fines.

Stuff NZ2 min read