FCC chair says we’re too dependent on GPS and wants to explore ‘alternatives’.

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[actionjbone@sh.itjust.works]

So... maps?

[entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org]

Triangulation could be more efficient than GPS, in terms of energy use and such

[kikutwo@lemmy.world]

Lemme guess, Starlink will magically be suggested.

[k1nsey6@lemmy.world]

In comes starlink to the rescue. But in typical Musk fashion it won't doesn't do what's advertised and cost a shit ton more

[tal@lemmy.today]

Google and Apple and others already do that ad hoc, using signal strength from Bluetooth and WiFi beacons. Can contribute to that by just setting up a wireless access point or several near where you want more signal. Doesn't even need to be Internet-connected.

[xanza@lemm.ee]

We're too dependent on a technology that we spent tens of billions of dollars researching and perfecting over decades of research!

Possibly the dumbest statement I've heard this week.

[xanza@lemm.ee]

It's literally him convincing someone to sell their house that they own outright to rent from them because it's somehow much better (for him of course). It's so fucking stupid.

[fox2263@lemmy.world]

In walks GLONASS I presume

[lost_my_mind@lemmy.world]

Remember that time he claimed Teslas windows were shatterproof and indestructable. Then he throws a baseball and the window instantly shatters?

[spongebue@lemmy.world]

Triangulation of what, exactly? GPS already triangulates your position based on what it receives from multiple satellites, yeah?

[gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works]

Lmao what a fucking dipshit

[gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works]

Triangulation of GPS signals is what allows the System to determine your Position Global(ly)

[sndmn@lemmy.ca]

They should use that in GPS! /s

[sndmn@lemmy.ca]

Sounds like this guy couldn't find his own ass with two hands, a compass and a GPS receiver.

[saltysalamander@fedia.io]

Was a ball bearing. Same guy threw a baseball a couple years ago and it didn't break.

[saltysalamander@fedia.io]

GPS literally triangulates your position using 3 satellites. It's how it works.

[gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works]

He sounds like the type of person who would drive into a lake if the GPS told him to

[jomiran@lemmy.ml]

Or GLONASS

[mox@lemmy.sdf.org]

For those who are unfamiliar with it:

GLONASS (ГЛОНАСС, IPA: [ɡɫɐˈnas]; Russian: Глобальная навигационная спутниковая система, romanized: Global'naya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, lit. 'Global Navigation Satellite System') is a Russian satellite navigation system operating as part of a radionavigation-satellite service.