The four main points of the compass are north, east, south and west. Half way between each of these there are four other points: north-east, south-east, south-west and north-west. This makes an ...

You’re running through the woods, a map in your hand. A compass points direction as you race the clock, looking for hidden flags. This is orienteering, a sport of quick thinking and backwoods ...

Having a GPS-enabled device with a built-in digital compass in your pocket is nothing special these days, but there's still room for improvement when it comes to the usability of these functions. The ...