This via the Digitalglobe blog… As the tornados touched down in Oklahoma a few weeks ago, first responders jumped into action. In support of these brave and motivated people and organizations, DigitalGlobe tasked its satellite constellation to capture imagery of the area as part of its FirstLook service, collecting high resolution panchromatic WorldView-1 satellite imagery […]
Big data: The next frontier for innovation, competition, and productivity
Details of a new report from McKinsey… The amount of data in our world has been exploding, and analyzing large data sets—so-called big data—will become a key basis of competition, underpinning new waves of productivity growth, innovation, and consumer surplus, according to research by MGI and McKinsey’s Business Technology Office. Leaders in every sector will […]
Suggested Reading – Free e-Book, Linux from Scratch
Linux from Scratch describes the process of creating your own Linux system from scratch from an already installed Linux distribution, using nothing but the source code of software that you need. This 318 page eBook provides readers with the background and instruction to design and build custom Linux systems. This eBook highlights the Linux from […]
Tech NewsBit – O’Malley Launches Maryland open data Web portal
This data updates comes via the CapitalGazette… Gov. Martin O’Malley on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Maryland Web portal offering state data not accessible to the public before. Through the portal, at data.maryland.gov, the public can view handgun permits, vendor payments, vehicle accidents, licensed veterinary clinics and per capita electricity consumption. The portal […]
Tech Newsbits – Google Maps Team to Show Off Map Diving at Google I/O
Something fun that’s coming at Google I/O 2013 – map diving! Here’s a first look at a fun 3D virtual Google maps realistic fly-through experience that will be shown off at Google I/O. Details from the developers… Join the Instrument and Google Maps Developer Relations teams to get an early demo of "Map Diving" at […]
Tech New Bits – Latest from the Rumor Mill Has Facebook Buying Waze for up to 1 $Billion
Here we go again with some more facebook stories… this time the web is buzzing with reports and speculation that facebook is in talks to buy Waze, the cool ,crowd sourcing mobile navigation service. Waze is awesome and the news is cool, and perhaps it does make some sense, after all, Waze is all about […]
Tech NewsBits – iOS 7 to Integrate Maps and Siri into Cars
Some iOS goodies via TechnoBuffalo… Do you trust Apple Maps yet? We hope so, because the company is apparently betting that new features in iOS 7 will allow it to seamlessly integrate, along with Siri, into your car. 9to5Mac said it learned from sources that Apple is in cahoots with car manufacturers to help both solutions […]
Tech NewsBits – UK postcodes will not be open data, government decides
This comes out of the UK via Information Age as The Postcode Address File will remain the property of the Royal Mail after privatisation, despite hopes it might be put into the public domain The PAF is used by around 37,000 third party organisations, including businesses, in ways that include data quality management, online address […]
Tech Newsbits – Iran plans Islamic Google Earth to be called Basir (spectator in Farsi)
An update on mapping the Middle East comes out way via The Guardian as details of an Islamic Google Earth-like 3D mapping system From The Guardian… The Iranian authorities have long accused Google Earth of being a tool for western spy agencies, but now they have taken their attacks on the 3D mapping service one […]
Tech Newsbits – Amazing Map Of Every College Mascot
I love data visualizations and Fast Company always delivers… here’s an interesting dataviz that reveals every single College Mascot you can think of on a map-like display. Some details… The Chart of Collegiate Sports Teams is the latest from Pop Chart Labs, a massive map laying out the mascots for more than 1,100 schools from […]