The HUAWEI WATCH D2 is not just an ordinary smartwatch; it’s a powerful tool for managing and understanding your health. This device boasts state-of-the-art features, including blood pressure monitoring, ECG capabilities, and a sleek design that stands out. Let’s dive into the specifics of what makes this watch an essential addition to your wearable tech […]
Feature – The Drones You’re Looking For: The Where of Drone Technology
The FAA is still figuring it out, and all of us who love maps are drooling over the potential of high definition photography and even virtual reality for creating high definition maps and 360 degree views of locations all over the globe. The private drone sector is exploding as smaller craft become both more affordable […]
University of Victoria students’ tiny satellite aims for the stars
From the Victoria Times Colonist… A tiny satellite about the size of a shoebox has earned a team of University of Victoria engineering students a prestigious national award that will help them launch their project — and their careers — into orbit.
Five of the Best Mobile Apps in Finding Local Deals
A 2012 Mashable report showed that 75% of American mobile users plan to use their device for online shopping, 42% intend to purchase big and small ticket items, and 32% are inclined in using mobile mobile apps.
Guest Expert – Fly to Every World Cup Stadium On the Map – With Social Media Updates!
A fun soccer(football) themed contribution from our friends at Echosec Systems, Ltd., BC, Canada – developers of the Echosec social map search service
Infographic – The Past and Future of Drones in the U.S.
Americans have a long love affair with aviation, so why should unmanned aviation be any different? Truth is, it probably won’t be, as tens of thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, will launch into the skies over the U.S. in the next couple of decades. What’s our history with drones, how are […]
Linking U.S. and Canadian Border Waters
Clearer views of waters along the U.S. and Canadian border are now possible with new seamless digital maps. These maps make it easier to solve complex water issues that require a thorough understanding of drainage systems on both sides of the International Boundary.
Esri releases ArcGIS 10.2.1 and the Top 10 key improvements
Recall that it wasn’t too long ago that Esri officially announced the deprecation announcement for ArcGIS 10.1 and the upcoming release of 10.2.1 – see the support blog for details. From Esri… With the ArcGIS 10.2.1 update to the Deprecation Plan, the pattern is changing from a once-a-year release format to new updates with every release. The […]
Mobile Predictions and 2013 – The year in mobile
.2013 – The year in mobile – Just like there is no “year of electric cars” or “year of razor blades” or “year of the Greek yogurt,” there is no “year of mobile” or “year of this or that.” However, as we have seen over the 30+ years of mobile evolution, the next year is […]
Opinion piece: How Micro-Location, Geofencing and Indoor Location Are Driving The Retail Revolution
Indoor Location has become the holy grail of location based-marketing, bringing consumers from their home to the closest shopping mall or retailer, greeting them with a message as they enter the mall or the store, helping them navigate indoors, send product information and special promotions as they get closer, and finally allow them to pay […]