So, the new iPhone 5 is now available along with the new iOS 7. So, which iPhone… the 5S (sexy) or 5C (cheap) will you get? One offers a high end, high quality, upscale design while the other is designed to be colorful and affordable, so which one? Well, the 5S (premium device) is available […]
Colorado Flood Data Public Information Map
Esri has a fine resource to help monitor the flooding situation in Norther Colorado. The news map provides continuously updated flood data and stats from the National Weather Service and also provides users with information regarding road closures, alternative route suggestions, hazards, stream gauges, shelter information, traffic data – The map is embedded below or […]
Tech Companies and Colorado Non-Profit helps Salvage Flood Damaged photos, documents and more
Here’s a clever effort by some folks and companies in the Colorado tech community to help flood victims preserve some of their precious documents and memories forever, simply by getting access to scanning and digitizing hardware and handy tools from a local company. As people begin sifting through their water-logged homes, most will inevitably come […]
Ways to help and donate to Colorado Flood Assistance and HelpColoradoNow
There’s no question that Colorado has been hit hard this past year or so… wildfires ravaging the landscape and now epic flooding – its tragic! Colorado and the Colorado Front Range in Particular is in many ways the heartland of Geospatial technology in America, the corridor between Boulder and Fort Collins considered by many as […]
Colorado Flooding and How to Help
Colorado and the Colorado Front Range in Particular is in many ways the heartland of Geospatial technology in America, the corridor between Boulder and Fort Collins considered my many as “GIS Alley”. Wishes are going out to all in the area to stay dry and safe! Flooding in Longmont between 9th and Mt. View – […]
Get More Involved with OSM by Joining MapClub
Something cool and new for OSM mappers and enthusiasts – MapClub Map Club is a new effort created by OSM founder Steve Coast (@steveC) and aims to be a friendly and supportive community to help people get more involved and productive with OpenStreetMap. According to Steve in a recent Hangout with James Fee (@cageyjames) challenges […]
OSM Founder, Steve Coast, Leaves Microsoft to Join Telenav
In case you missed details of this news this week, here’s a slightly delayed update to share that Steve Coast, foudner of OSM, has left his role at Microsoft (coincidentally announced the same day as the Microsoft / Nokia deal) for a position with Telenav. This from Steve’s blog post… Today, my luck continues as […]
Introducing The Measure DHS Spatial Data Repository from BlueRaster
An interesting, new resource from BlueRaster providing health and demographic data… The Spatial Data Repository provides customized national or subnational data on HIV/AIDS, fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, gender, malaria, nutrition, and population projections. Data are provided in a GIS (Geographic Information System) compatible format that allows users to integrate other GIS data […]
The Microsoft Purchase of Nokia – Facts, Figures, and the numbers
By now you’ve likely heard that Microsoft has bought Nokia. So what does this mean exactly? Simply put, Nokia has sold off its devices and services divisions – note, Nokia will retain the HERE brand and the navigation services and Microsoft will license HERE and other patents from Nokia. Some of the other terms of […]
Piksi $2,000 RTK GPS Receiver Getting a Kickstart
Here’s an interesting kickstarter project that’s getting quite a kick! Enter the Piksi RTK GPS receiver, a low-cost GPS receiver boasting open source software, centimeter accuracy GPS collection, rugged design, Bluetooth and more… nice!