A VerySpatial Podcast – Episode 767

A VerySpatial Podcast
Shownotes – Episode 767
17 August 2025

WorldPop interview with Professor Andrew Tatem and Heather Chamberlain.

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Topic:

• WorldPop interview with Professor Andrew Tatem and Heather Chamberlain.
• Event on September 4th to highlight the new data

News:

• Gaussian Splats in glTF
• Draft Part 108
• Natural language searches in map apps
• OSM vector tiles
• Instagram Map
• AlphaEarth
  

Web corner

• Allen Carroll’s new book – Telling Stories with Maps

Events:

• State of the Map: 3-5 Oct, Manila – call for posters 
• Geoweek 2026: 16-18 Feb, Denver