Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:42:36 GMT

Her voice is so familiar I can almost hear it in my sleep. “Turn left.” “Turn right.” “McDonald’s on right in 300 feet.” Her words are calm, reassuring and authoritative without being pushy. Frankly, if I said much more about my GPS (Global Positioning System) unit my wife might get jealous. Funny thing is, the GPS was my wife’s idea. When she asked me what I wanted for a birthday gift, I ...

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:14:54 GMT

Like millions of motorists, Eric Hanson used a GPS unit in his Chevrolet TrailBlazer to find his way around. He probably didn't expect prosecutors would use it, too – to help convict him of killing four family members.

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:07:25 GMT

Parents, picture this.Your children scan cards before getting on the school bus, providing an electronic head-count. A global positioning system tracks where the bus is going. And if it's going to be late, the school staff can let you know right away because it all comes up on a computer.