GPS tracking ruling could impact Calif. arson case
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled last month that police can't install GPS tracking technology on a suspect's vehicle without a warrant.
"In this case, the GPS tracking information is crucial," Griffith said.
As part of the investigation into Perkins-Grubbs, officials placed a GPS tracker on a vehicle he was driving on Sept. 29. They subsequently tracked his vehicle near several vegetation fires, allegedly including a third attempt to burn the Magalia Depot. He was arrested Oct. 4.
Perkins-Grubbs faces 20 felony counts for his alleged role in about 20 suspicious fires set on the upper ridge starting in late July and ending Oct. 3. Prosecutors allege he is responsible for fires that consumed the DeSabla Market in August and the Lovelock Inn in September, as well as multiple attempts on the depot.
The defendant was initially charged with eight counts, but deputy district attorney Corie Caraway said prosecutors added 12 additional counts following a preliminary hearing to determine whether there was probable cause to hold Perkins-Grubbs for trial. The new counts are for vegetation fires the defendant was allegedly involved in.
Sony update gives PlayStation Vita GPS tracking and video capture, Mac support
An upcoming firmware update will make the PS Vita a mapping tool and video recorder, and give the system an added dose of Mac OS support.
The PlayStation Vita may not be available here in the U.S. yet, but it’s already receiving its major update.
Andriasang reports that the Sony portable gaming system will be updated to firmware version 1.60 on February 8, and receive several new, notable features in the process. Among the new features will be the ability to capture video using the system’s photo app, and a “Map” app that will allow users to identify their location using GPS and find walking or driving directions. The Map app will also provide satellite imagery.
Finally, in a long-awaited upgrade to Sony’s overall compatibility with Mac OS X systems, the new Vita update will happen at the same time as Sony releases a Mac-compatible version of its Content Management Assistant for PlayStation. The support app will make it possible for users to transfer data between their Vita and a Mac computer.
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