A Next.js web app that uses your browser's geolocation to display your position in hilariously cosmic terms, like your spot in the Virgo Supercluster.

How do I run useless-gps locally?

Clone the repo, run `npm ci` for deps, then `npm run dev`. PR any changes — main's protected.

Is useless-gps open source?

Yes, fork it on GitHub. Contributions via PRs only, with operator review.

🌐 Frontend & Web

Useless-GPS: The Cosmic Prank Pinpointing Earth in the Void

A radar sweeps your screen. Beeps echo. Then: 'You are here: Milky Way, 100,000 light-years wide.' Useless-GPS nails the absurdity of hyper-accurate tech.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Retro radar screen from useless-gps displaying cosmic location cards

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Useless-GPS flips precise geolocation into cosmic absurdity using Next.js and Framer Motion. 𝕏
Highlights dev joy in 'useless' projects amid utility-obsessed tools. 𝕏
Echoes hacker prank culture; ripe for forks and micro-trends in humorous dev tools. 𝕏

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