Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to reach emergency services or let loved ones know you're safe. Satellite messaging is a relatively new feature in ...

Is Google Maps not working? The app is fairly reliable, but it’s not impossible to run into an issue on occasion. Of course, it’s never fun when technology isn’t performing as intended ...

Cierra is an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

When the iPhone 14 launched, one of its key talking points was its satellite connectivity. In case of an emergency, the iPhone 14 series could connect to a low-orbit satellite and send an SOS ...

A satellite communications system used by the US and UK to run military operations is central to efforts by Britain to resolve the sovereignty of the Chagos islands, UK security officials familiar ...

Eveleth says the four giant arms shown in the satellite image are “bays” which will be able to shoot lasers at the tall, central tower, which houses a target chamber containing hydrogen isotopes.

TOKYO -- Japanese satellite operator Sky Perfect JSAT Holdings plans to put 10 Earth observation satellites into low Earth orbit in 2027, tapping into security-related demand driven by mounting ...

From war-torn countries such as Ukraine to the central parts of busy mega cities like New York and London, satellite imagery is usually around two years old. Still, satellite companies have ...

It was raining, with thick cloud coverage overhead, but Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 still connected to an orbiting satellite thousands of miles away within seconds. "What you experienced was pretty ...

Law offered one example of a forested area he visited in Malaysia that was blank on Google Maps, but that a search using Copernicus revealed pathways, obstacles, and precise distances on satellite. “I ...