How The World Would Look If Countries Were Scaled To Population
What if you took the world and scaled each country's size according to its population with each block of land was equal to 500,000 people? Time to find out!
Is Apple Maps a Reliable Navigator Yet?
After replacing Google's navigation, Apple Maps endured a rocky start, heaps of criticism and some very funny jokes – but has all been forgiven?
How You Could Make Your Own Google Maps Using A Drone
A new piece of software, combined with improved drone technology, means mapping with a drone is already cheaper than you may think.
Instagram and Waze Hit Windows Phone 8, Photo App Lacks Some Features
Microsoft has released Instagram for Windows Phone 8, with the social photo-sharing app now available for free download. And along with that, traffic update app Waze has also made it to the Windows Store.
OsmAnd: Offline Maps & Navigation With OpenStreetMap Data
You don't need to buy a GPS or mobile data to get reliable navigation. Offline maps is the magical word. OsmAnd saves you money and helps you navigate to your destination safely.
Foursquare Adds Real-Time Recommendations & Nearby Friends In New Update
Foursquare, the location-based social network that lets you check in at different venues, has released an update with a new look and feel, and several cool features.
Become a Google Maps Boss With These 6 Crucial Tips
How can you make use of Google Maps to the utmost? What sorts of tricks await your utilization? Keep reading to find out how you can become a Google Maps pro in no time.
Yahoo Moves Ahead On The Revival Road With The New Yahoo Maps
A refreshed Yahoo Maps for the desktop comes to U.S. users. The new Yahoo Maps comes with a slew of new features and more interactivity but missing an equivalent mobile app so far.
Be Your Own Travel Guide: 7 Tips To Travel Smarter With Google Maps
Going on a trip can be such a stressful experience. But, let's walk you through the ways you can use Google Maps to plan every aspect of your next big trip.
Chart Your Marketing And Sales Goals With Map Business Online [Sponsored]
Sales and marketing maps are old tools for businesses but like everything else, maps have gone smart. Map Business Online is one of those intelligent business data mapping tools.
Thought Maps Were Dull? 7 Creative Google Maps Mashups Prove You Wrong
Truth be told – I don't have to break sweat to prove how Google Maps can show you the world in new fantastic ways. Seafarers used them to find new lands. We use them today to understand information. Oh, maps still do take us from New Delhi to New York, but they are also turning us into virtual tourists or helping us go back in time. That's no magical trickery, because Google Maps gives you a free rein to make something amazing out of a mashup.
Nuts About Photography? 6 Tips To Use Google Maps With Your Camera
Google has probably done less for the mass effect of photography than Facebook (the acquisition of Instagram tipped the balance), but the contribution has been nothing short of the word “generous”. Google Maps has been a staple in our phones and on our computers, but are we really using it to give our photography some help with the groundwork? Let’s put Google Maps to some obvious and some not-so-obvious uses when we are lugging around our camera.
Sick Of Your GPS App’s Data Connection Flaking Out? Try 3 Updated Offline Maps [Android]
Not long ago, Chris covered three of the best offline GPS apps available on Android. Since then, many other GPS apps released or received major updates. Do these newcomers compare favorably with those reviewed by Chris? To answer this question, I evaluate the apps based on four criteria - first, how effective is the app at helping users navigate offline? Second, what are its top features? Third, how data efficient is the app? Fourth, is the paid version worth purchasing?
MapQuest 4 Mobile: A Nice Throwback To Downloadable Maps [iPhone]
By now, if you're a smartphone user (and yes, we know that some of you stay away from smartphones) you are already likely reliant on Google, Nokia, or Apple for your map-related needs. But why not kick it old school with MapQuest, the original travel assistant? I remember when my family used MapQuest printouts for long trips from Tennessee to Montana and Colorado, and it's a miracle we got by using just that.
Trapster Is The Best Way To Avoid A Ticket While Driving [iOS]
Trapster is the iOS app that saves the day for you. It will keep you posted on the hiding places for the police. It offers other cool features that will help you make your driving experience a safer, more pleasant time, and really, that's all you can ask for from your time behind the wheel We all want to get from point A to point B as quickly and safely as possible, and Trapster makes that a little easier.
Satellite Eyes: Map Wallpapers Based On Your Current Location [Mac]
See a picture of the community around you, right on your Mac desktop. Satellite Eyes is a tiny Mac download that sits in your tray, determines your current location and puts a map of your choosing on the desktop. Whether you want a minimalist outline, a satellite image or even a watercolor, it doesn't matter - Satellite Eyes can deliver, and will automatically move every time you do.
iOS Maps Showdown: Apple Maps, Google Maps, And Nokia HERE Compared
Within a week of release Google Maps for iOS shot to the top of the App Store charts as iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch owners rushed to get Google’s free mapping solution back on their devices. Despite the rush, the numbers don’t signal clear cut victory for Google, especially with Apple Maps deeply integrated into the OS and challenger Nokia bringing up the rear with HERE. So which is the better solution?
Create Stunning Gorgeous Maps Of Any Location With Map To Image
Create beautiful maps of your favorite places, then download high-resolution copies of them. Whether you want a water colour outline of the city you recently visited or a detailed grid of your hometown, CityTracking.org's Map To Image is a simple web-app allowing you to turn your favorite places into art. Sure, you could compile screenshots from Bing or Google Maps to make your own images, but Map to Image makes the process simple.
The 3 Best Places To Find Free Historical Maps Online
Many old records, such as maps, are not hosted in many locations. There are a few online resources that provide a decent selection of historical maps. They’re great for amateur researchers and anyone interested in what people thought the world looked like in the past.
Sickweather (Beta) – A Social Health Network That Helps You Avoid Illnesses With The Help Of A Map
Sickweather is a new kind of “social health network”. It actually wants to be the wind vane for bad health around the world. Sickweather - presently in beta - aims to show hotspots of unwellness on a map around your own location and help you stay informed so that you can take the proper precautions.