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Maptor Handheld Map Projector

Maptor Handheld Map Projector

In Japanese Maptor means ominous robot bent on world domination, which isn’t a perfectly accurate translation but gets most of the meaning across. The Maptor device, on the other hand, has less of an overpowering feel [...]

Google Updates Android Maps With Offline Directions And 3D Rendering

Google Updates Android Maps With Offline Directions And 3D Rendering

3D maps are coming to an Android handset near you…and maybe an iPhone.  Yesterday, Google unveiled their all new 3D mapping system.  It displays maps using something called “dynamic rendering”, and it lets Google render maps [...]

Apple Buys Online Maps Maker Poly9

Apple Buys Online Maps Maker Poly9

Apple continues its global domination (or at least, small tech companies) with the acquisition of Poly9, makers of online map apps including 3D views and mapping APIs. The formerly Quebec-based developer has now reportedly relocated most [...]

Google Maps Going 3D (video)

You can’t beat Google, or so it would seem.  Their mapping site, Google Maps, will soon include 3D views of major cities around the world, complete with trash and landmarks.  Check the above video to see [...]

Google Android Maps 4.1 Released

Google Android Maps 4.1 Released

Google has updated its Maps application for Android to version 4.1, bringing a slew of improvements, including a new swipe gesture for moving between results, a Latitude widget for the Android’s home screen, a redesigned results [...]

CoPilot iPhone App Offers Free Turn-by-turn Directions For Life

CoPilot iPhone App Offers Free Turn-by-turn Directions For Life

The CoPilot app for the iPhone offers free turn-by-turn directions for LIFE.  That’s right, it’s totally free.  But like most things in the app store there’s an up sell.  Drop $2.99 a month, or $19.99 a [...]

AT&T Sues Verizon Over Theres A Map For That Commercial (video)

AT&T Sues Verizon Over Theres A Map For That Commercial (video)

I totally saw this one coming.  AT&T has sued Verizon over their some what hilarious ‘there’s a map for that’ commercial – it parodies Apple’s ‘there’s an app for that’ ads.  Video below. The commercial displays [...]

Google Maps Navigation Is Real, Features Street View Turning, Route Guidance And So Much More (video)

Google Maps Navigation Is Real, Features Street View Turning, Route Guidance And So Much More (video)

Wow, just wow.  Not even 24 hours has gone by and the Google Maps with turn-by-turn directions for Android devices rumor has become official.  As suspected this will be a free app and will be available [...]

Gadget Rumor: Google Maps With Turn-By-Turn Navigation Might Be Heading To Android Devices

Gadget Rumor: Google Maps With Turn-By-Turn Navigation Might Be Heading To Android Devices

Today rumors emerged that Google is in the process of developing their very own navigation app for smartphones running the Android OS.  It’s not clear if the application would be more robust than the iPhone’s current [...]

The Google Rocket Launches New Google Maps Camera

The Google Rocket Launches New Google Maps Camera

Google, along with Geoeye and Boeing put a camera in space yesterday that’ll enable some ‘extreme close ups’ (thanks Garth and Wayne). The DoD is in on it too, so the camera’s full potential is limited [...]