Why CES Put LiDAR Mapping in the National Spotlight

If you’ve followed tech news this week, you’ve probably noticed one clear trend: LiDAR is everywhere. That’s no coincidence. CES 2026 is happening right now in Las Vegas, and for the first time, LiDAR technology isn’t limited to self-driving car demos. Instead, it’s showing up across industries that rely on accurate land and elevation data. […]
Why a Boundary Line Survey Triggered a Viral Land Dispute

A viral land dispute story spread fast this week. People shared it, argued about it, and took sides. At the center of the conflict sat one quiet document: a boundary line survey. The story did not go viral because of land size or money alone. Instead, it exploded because two people felt 100% sure the […]
Why the ALTA Survey Faces Scrutiny After PS Exam Reactions

If you follow the land surveying world even a little, you may have noticed a sudden shift in tone. Over the last few days, surveyors across Reddit started sharing reactions to the Principles & Practice of Surveying (PS) exam. Many of them felt surprised by how much attention the alta survey received. That reaction matters, […]