That’s a great quote from Google Maps product manager Manik Gupta! What led him to say such a thing is that Google is now opening their map to user input. Users will be able to edit the map to make it better. They’ve already launched the tool in 183 countries who do not have an
World’s First GLONASS Smartphone
In a world where GPS enabled smartphones are as passe as intermittent wipers on cars and coffee makers with clocks in them, it’s neat to read some exciting new location based technology news. It’s inevitable that phones would begin to launch with alternative location infrastructures than GPS, but I have to say I’m slightly shocked
Getting rid of all Left Turns
Some transportation engineers at NS State University have published a new study that shows left turns aren’t needed. We can create what are called “superstreets” that allow only right hand turns. This improves both travel times and safety, not to mention fuel economy. This isn’t exactly a new idea. Michigan already has this type of
Mapping Facebook
Mapping social networks isn’t anything new, but I find this lovely map of Facebook users in the BBC to be incredibly striking. First, because it’s obviously beautiful. Second, because you can use it as a proxy for the digital divide. The map details connections between friends on Facebook with the bright points at the end
Cheese! In! Space!
I love anything space travel related. I love Monty Python. And anyone who’s seen me should find it self evident that I love cheese. This little news item about cheese in space naturally caught my eye and had to be passed on to our good readers. This week’s podcast features a news item concerning the
The Best Landmarks in the US Nobody Visits
When you travel around the US there are lots of interesting landmarks to see. Unfortunately, only a few get the top billing. Not to disparage the Grand Canyon’s and Jamestown’s of the country, but there are some great places to see that get lost in the limelight. Checkout this list from Matador Trips of the 20 Overlooked
To round out our holiday gift ideas….
As most people are painfully aware, the economy isn’t exactly hoping right now. My gifts for geographers is designed to be easier on the wallet for those looking to keep their expenses to a minimum. Let me just say I hate ties. Can’t stand’em. Unfortunately social conventions dictates they’re necessary from time to time. If
Visualizing The Mid-term Elections
Mashable.com has a great writeup on four ways to visually follow the mid-term elections. There are some of the standards on there, like the New York Times and the Washington Post, but there appear to be some new visualizations on some of those same standards. If you’re a political junkie like me, it will be
A Map of Europe Made Out of Lego
I can’t add anything here to make this any cooler. A map. Made out of Lego. What else do you need? Via Gizmodo
Loading ...
Weekly Feed (mp3)
