Tech 101 · Technology
Tech 101, in its first season, features How GPS Works: How Your Phone Knows Exactly Where You Are
· 25 min 40 sec · Hosted by Daniel Lucas
Episode description and notes
An eye-opening exploration into the invisible global technology powering modern navigation, location tracking, ride-sharing apps, emergency services, food delivery, and everyday smartphone use. This episode uncovers how satellites orbiting thousands of miles above Earth communicate with devices in real time, allowing people to pinpoint locations with astonishing accuracy almost anywhere in the world. From military origins to modern digital dependence, the conversation examines how GPS transformed transportation, communication, travel, business, and personal convenience — while also raising important questions about privacy, surveillance, and humanity's growing reliance on location-based technology. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tech-101--6952265/support .
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