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Beidou, China's home-grown GPS, now active
China's own global positioning system, known as Beidou, is now operating after more than a decade of Continue reading…
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DirecTV accelerates introduction of new HD interface, iPad app gets more channels
DirecTV finally launched its new TiVo HD DVR, but customers with standard set-top boxes are getting Continue reading…
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Iran allegedly used GPS exploit to capture US drone
The US surveillance drone that is now in the hands of Iran was allegedly captured using a GPS Continue reading…
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Lockheed testing prototype of improved GPS satellite set for 2014 launch
The next generation of GPS satellites is getting closer to deployment: a prototype arrived at Continue reading…
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Sirius XM Internet Radio for iOS update lets you rewind programming up to five hours
Sirius XM Internet Radio's iOS app has been updated with the time-shifting capabilities promised in Continue reading…
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SETI restarts the Allen Telescope Array, resumes looking for alien life
SETI, the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, has resumed operations at its Allen Telescope Continue reading…
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Satellite Sentinel Project enlists George Clooney and Google in fight against Sudan war crimes
The Satellite Sentinel Project is an initiative that uses commercial imaging technology from Google Continue reading…
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HBO sticking with cable and satellite, won't offer streaming service
If you had an inkling of hope that HBO might start moving away from cable and satellite providers, Continue reading…
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Gogo airline Wi-Fi goes global in 2013, with Inmarsat Ka-band satellite for 50Mbps speeds
Gogo revealed plans to boost its in-flight internet service back in March, but today we're getting Continue reading…
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DirecTV wins subscribers from NFL Sunday Ticket, plans to add more features soon
It looks like those ads hawking a free year of NFL Sunday Ticket to new DirecTV subscribers have Continue reading…
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HTC in disarray: staff departures, 'disastrous' First, and production problems cloud company's future
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Microsoft's new Kinect will be coming to Windows
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EA producing Wii U games, but 'not anywhere near as many' as for PS and Xbox
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Sony mulls investor proposal to sell off movie, TV and music units
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Google+ mobile site redesigned with Google Now-style cards
