Transit data is co cool and there’s no doubt that the transit app (on mobile) is now the defacto go-to example for coolness when it comes to mobile app development rather than the previous favorite pizza finder or coffee house locator examples. Thanks to James for tipping me off to this interesting article on TNW […]
Locate People in Boston with Google Person Finder Service
Another tragedy and cowardly act of senseless violence rocking the World today, this time in Boston, MA – our heartfelt wishes go out to the city and all affected. Of note, Google has established a resource that may be of interest to those looking to touch base with someone who was running in the Marathon […]
Friday Fun – So, that's what an Internship at Google is Like!
Ever wondered what it would be like being an intern at Google? Well, thanks to Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson we’ll all have a chance to see this summer – enter The Internship! In typical Google “wow” fashion, the official trailer release for the movie was rolled out on a live Google+ hangout hosted by […]
The Canada Google Kiss Map Lets You Kiss and Tell – and Map it!
Ah yes, another Valentine’s Day is here and that can only mean one thing… another great excuse to make cheezy maps and apps – enter the Canada Kiss Map! Well, actually it’s not just for Canada as you can drop a kiss marker anyplace on the World map, however, it was designed in Canada (I […]
Uber Weather for Chrome, weather on steroids!
Now available in the Google Chrome store, Uber weather (think weather on steroids), This will show you the best steroids for sale out there at lightning speed!
Google Rolls Out Android Maps API v2 – including 3D Maps
Today via their maps dev blog, Google announced details of the new Google Maps Android API v2 – some noteworthy customers using the API include Trulia, Expedia, and FlightTrack. A number of new features and functionality are included: Maps API now uses vector tiles, Caching is improved, and Maps are now 3D. About the maps API… With […]
Hurricane Sandy Google Crisis Map Updates
The Google Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map http://google.org/crisismap/2012-sandy has evolved nicely over the week with a number of additional data layers being included in the map. Some of the data layers available for users include: Shelter locations power outage regions/status pharmacies, hotels, restaurants and gas stations that are running road work / traffic advisories shelters FEMA […]
PBS Video Looks at Apple Maps v Google Maps and Crowdsourcing
Indeed an interesting quote from an analyst in the video… Apple needs to own maps… they need to own location. It seems David Rumsey enjoys the 3D capabilities of Apple Maps and seems to indicate that the user experience is a little nicer with Apple – indeed Apple is good at making a good experience […]
Take a Field Trip With Google Field Trip for Android
A new mobile app from Google – Field Trip. Field Trip can help you learn about everything from local history to the latest and best places to shop, eat, and have fun. You select the local feeds you like and the information pops up on your phone automatically, as you walk next to those places. […]
Google Supporting startups and Entrepreneurs
Google supporting Start ups… in partnership with startup week-end and others. An innovative program to help start ups and others to get their products, services, and companies launched and off the ground. Find info about hackathons, EDU opportunities, startup resources, event information, mentorships and more. If anything, there’s a vast array or resources and some […]