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Pokémon Go data was used to help train AI systems being developed for military drones
Data collected from the mobile game Pokémon Go is being used to train AI systems for military drones. Niantic Spatial, a division formed after Savvy Games Group acquired Niantic's gaming business, partnered with Vantor to develop a positioning solution for GPS-denied environments, utilizing ground scans from Pokémon Go as part of the AI training data. This development raises ethical concerns about the indirect contribution of players to military applications.
Evening Mobilization
Starlink has reportedly shut down a GPS-style cheat code, though researchers may still be able to unlock it. Separately, iOS-to-Android messaging has become more private, and a new carrier has made claims.
RAK WisMesh Tag Review: The Best Meshtastic EDC You Can Buy Right Now
The RAK WisMesh Tag is a new Meshtastic EDC device that surpasses the previous benchmark, the SenseCAP T1000-E, in several key areas. It offers superior build quality, a significantly longer battery life of 5-6 days compared to the T1000-E's 2-3 days, and an improved notification system with three dedicated LEDs. While its GPS performance in urban environments is slightly less robust than the T1000-E's and it lacks a temperature sensor, the WisMesh Tag's overall improvements make it the recommended choice for most users seeking a compact Meshtastic device.
Why Your Meshtastic Node Sees More Satellites (GNSS Explained)
This article explains Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), clarifying that GPS is just one part of a larger network. It details how multiple GNSS constellations like GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou improve location accuracy and time synchronization for devices like Meshtastic nodes. The article also discusses the geopolitical reasons behind countries developing their own systems and the trade-offs between using more satellites and power consumption.
