Remember how, if you wanted to measure distance between two places, you’d have to either a) spend the next half hour searching the App Store for a non-hideous free app that wouldn’t be too frustrating ...

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps, and for those ...

Google Maps now gives users the ability to measure the distance between two or more locations simply my placing markers down on a map. The feature, available only in Maps on the web for now, lets ...

Of course, many different types of distance measuring sensors exist but not all sensors are the same. Each sensor has its own advantages and disadvantages. At its most basic level, a distance ...

Google Maps can do more than plot a route - it can also measure straight-line distances between any two points, and even calculate the size of an area. On a computer, right-click on the starting point ...

Now and then there is a bright radio flash somewhere in the sky. It can last anywhere from a few milliseconds to a few seconds. They appear somewhat at random, and we still aren't sure what they are.

Q: I know that Google Maps allows you to measure distances, but I can’t figure out where to find this option. A: There are so many powerful and somewhat hidden features of Google Maps and for those ...

A proposed change to the Rules of Golf allows players to use distance-measuring devices. Here's a round-up of the best ones, including GPS units, rangefinders and smart gadgets. Tech-heads, rejoice! A ...

This week, one reader emailed us with a very practical problem. Just how do you work out how far you've run? "What is the easiest and most effective way to measure the distances you're running? I've ...