Discover the invisible infrastructure powering your world with ‘GPS’, a concise history from the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series. From its secret military origins to its indispensable role in smartphones, navigation apps, and the future of autonomous vehicles, this book by Paul Ceruzzi unpacks how GPS became as essential as electricity. Explore its technological evolution, the crucial convergence with microprocessors and the internet, and its global impact. Understand the satellite technology relaying precise positioning and time worldwide, and learn about emerging international navigation systems. An essential read for anyone curious about the technology shaping modern life and its commercial applications. Perfect for tech enthusiasts and the digitally curious at The Bookish Owl.