App uses Wi-Fi to save people who are lost in the woods

If you’re lost or injured in the wilderness, there’s a good chance that there won’t be cellular coverage where you are – that means you can’t just phone for help. Your smartphone may still get you found, however, thanks to a new app designed at Spain’s Universidad de Alicante.

Ben Coxworth

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