GPS

The battlefield is in your backyard: Why drone, GPS chaos is now civilian life - opinion

How electromagnetic threats moved from the battlefield to your balcony, and why the rules can’t keep up

A networked battlefield
Google company building.

Google Maps’ navigation revolution: The Gemini AI model will be integrated into the app

InfiniDome has become a leader in the field of GPS protection technology aimed at safeguarding platforms from disruption in the skies and on the battlefield.

Israeli start-up InfiniDome brings GPS jamming protection to modern battlefields

A microscopic magnetite fossil discovered in sediment below the North Atlantic, seen using X-ray microscopy

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


Sanctions, GPS jamming and quiet defiance shape life in Tehran

Amid post-war unrest, Iranians face daily hardships, balancing government pressures with a growing sense of change. Citizens remain uncertain about the future, yet cultural expressions persist.

An Iranian woman walks past a map of Iran in Tehran on October 13, 2025.

Drone activity above Iran shuts down local GPS system - report

Hashemi said in a televised statement that "these outages affected the quality of communications and business."

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

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

Harmony SOS was born as missiles soared above Israeli skies. In response, three young Arab citizens created a mobile App.

Harmony SOS employees

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