Nokia recently launched Map Creator (in beta), tossing its hat into the crowdsourcing GIS ring. While the announcement proclaims, “We’ve just launched Nokia Map Creator, a fun tool on maps.nokia.com that literally lets YOU map out your local neighbourhood! “, the next paragraph explains volunteer input is requested for twelve countries: Our initial […]
navteq
GPS
Natural Guidance
“Turn right in 500 feet” is a very precise driving instruction, but most people have a hard time gauging the correct distance. Telling people to turn at a specific street when they are unfamiliar with the area also isn’t too helpful. NAVTEQ is working on making GPS navigation easier by […]
GIS Learning
GeoBriefs: Embedding Google Maps, GIS Career Profile, Mexico Wins the Geography Bee
UPDATE: Google has formally announced the availability of embedded Google Maps. Read about it and get instructions on using this new functionality from Google’s Lat Long Blog: YouTube-style Embeddable Maps As reported on the CNET site, Google Maps is poised to release a new feature next week that will allow users […]