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Waze Joins Google for shared vision of a global mapping service - Well, it's official and we all knew this one was coming... myself,
I'm just glad it was Google that won out in the end and not that other
social media company that was bidding up Waze! This via the Waze Blog...
OpenCage Data Looks to Open Up OpenStreetMap Data to Users - While the service is in launch mode there's no setup fee and a generous pricing scheme is being offered to clients who can receive there data in a variety of ways including FTP, email etc... Data are also refreshed (updated) as often as required. Data are available in a variety of useful formats including CSV, geoJSON, and SHP
As a follow up to our interesting
blog post about the high-flying Nokia N95 strapped to a kite, I have the
pleasure to share some information about a more sophisticated application that
builds on this teachnology.
We recently sat in on an intro session focused on ESRI's extension of GIS beyond the office and into a mobile environment. Why mobile GIS?? Addressing the need to take GIS into the field to enable timely, relevant, and accurate decisions. Making real-time decisions in the field enables more collaboration between the field and the office. Makes sense to me... of particluar interest in this space is the coming release of ESRI's ArcPad 7.1. Of interest in this latest release is QuickProject - Quickly create a new data capture project/template to get up and running fast. Read on for more about ArcPad at 7.1 and some references to enabling devices.
Loki - a powerful application that uses your location to harness even more power from the Internet. Download the Loki toolbar, take it for a drive and you'll say WOW... I did! I'm trying to figure out why I didn't grab it sooner! Simply put, Loki 2.0 enables you to locate information about where you are when you don't know where you are! For those of us that travel, you'll know what I mean.
Developers with a Microsoft background who want to take their applications mobile have had limited opportunities. Soon they could be taking advantage of the huge install base of S60 devices.
At
CTIA Wireless 2007 in Orlando, Florida there was no doubt that LBS was
hot… plain and simple. Perhaps it’s not the killer app [yet]; however,
it is one hot topic at the show with LBS on the tongues of many and LBS
at the center of many discussions. To reinforce just how hot LBS is,
Navteq once again took center stage announcing the winners of this
year’s LBS Challenge.
Very few location based applications focus on users who want to venture off the tarmac. ViewRanger is not just a GPS application with maps; it is more like a countryside information system. Richard Bloor explores this application.
Using QR Codes to Deliver Maps Electronically - cartographers
are tapping into technology in the form of Quick Response Codes (QR
codes) to help promote, sell and deliver maps electronically. Ted
Florence discusses QR codes, what they are and how they are useful for
maps and map producers.
10 Resources To Help You Get Started Programming with Python-
There's no question that if you want a head start in your career as a
GIS Analyst, programmer, or other technology professional that Python
programming is a must. Just look around on twitter, follow some geo
hacks on Google +, check out the developer resources, and attend a
GeoGeek meetup of WhereCamp and you'll hear about python.
58% Use Location-based Apps Despite Privacy Concerns- A telephone poll of 1,000 Americans shows that many people are concerned
about geolocation, which uses data from a computer or mobile device to
identify a physical location
The Really Big List of Mapping, Geo location Mobile developer resources, APIs and Tools - The Mobile Ecosystem... no question that mobile is huge and
the opportunity for developers, in particular, geo developers! There's
loads of developer resources on the web so to help the developer,
here's a listing of just some of the fine dev resources, blogs,
toolsets and more to consider when developing or porting your app to a
smartphone or Tablet.
Mobile Technology Feature - Top 10 Business Apps for Android - Android has become one of the most popular mobile operating systems
in the world due to advanced software, competitive manufacturers, and an
app market that is filled with exciting and useful applications. Read
on for this fine Top 10 List compiled by tech writer, Blake Sanders
ArcGIS.com Mashup Tutorial with Flickr and Foursquare data-
Here's a simple "how to" tutorial on working with the free ArcGIS.com
to easily import KML or RSS data from Flickr and foursquare into ArcGIS
to create your own custom map mashup.
Most Users of Free Photo Apps Say Adding Cool Effects is Most Useful - Adding cool effects
to photos was rated as the most useful thing by more than halfof
consumers surveyed using free online photography services, according to
CatchFree a free
online service that helps people find the best free mobile and web applications
to perform useful tasks.
Flickr GPS Photo Tag Tip - Here's a tip for Flickr users who want to share their GPS information
with their photos. note, in order to do this you'll need to be
capturing photos using a GPS-enabled or GPS-aware camera (see you're
smartphone hardware settings to ensure that GPS or location sharing is
turned "ON)".
Location Business Summit USA - The biggest meeting place for hands on knowledge and networking within
the mobile and location industry. Continuing on from the massive success
of last year’s events in Silicon Valley and Amsterdam, join the biggest
and best companies in the community at the most influential LBS focused
summit in the world. San Jose CA
Wavefront Summits - Wavefront Wireless Summits Week 2013 connects
technology solution providers with global business leaders to
accelerate ideas and market opportunities.
The Underground Guide To The iPhone:
The iPhone is – if I may say so – one of the greatest mobile
revolutions of the past decade. More and more, mobile phones seem to
materialize out of our wildest dreams. Because of the tight integration
of third-party applications, you can do nearly everything with your
device — be it gaming, working, fooling around, and of course phoning.
OpenCage Data Looks to Open Up OpenStreetMap Data to Users
We recently sat in on an intro session focused on ESRI's extension of GIS beyond the office and into a mobile environment. Why mobile GIS?? Addressing the need to take GIS into the field to enable timely, relevant, and accurate decisions. Making real-time decisions in the field enables more collaboration between the field and the office. Makes sense to me... of particluar interest in this space is the coming release of ESRI's ArcPad 7.1. Of interest in this latest release is QuickProject - Quickly create a new data capture project/template to get up and running fast. Read on for more about ArcPad at 7.1 and some references to enabling devices. 
Loki - a powerful application that uses your location to harness even more power from the Internet. Download the Loki toolbar, take it for a drive and you'll say WOW... I did! I'm trying to figure out why I didn't grab it sooner! Simply put, Loki 2.0 enables you to locate information about where you are when you don't know where you are! For those of us that travel, you'll know what I mean.
At
CTIA Wireless 2007 in Orlando, Florida there was no doubt that LBS was
hot… plain and simple. Perhaps it’s not the killer app [yet]; however,
it is one hot topic at the show with LBS on the tongues of many and LBS
at the center of many discussions. To reinforce just how hot LBS is,
Navteq once again took center stage announcing the winners of this
year’s LBS Challenge.
10 Resources To Help You Get Started Programming with Python
