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Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

anagram softwareDid you get the words "not real" out of it? With an extra "G" left over?Brilliant!Good find! If that isn't the solution, then it sure is one heck of a coincidence.It wouldn't surprise me at all if that is it. Similar things -- adding a fictional item...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Network technology, Zack, Yahoo Maps, Google Inc., Google Maps, Argleton

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Google Maps and the mystery of the non-existent town

A small village in the north of England, Argleton, simply doesn't exist except in the world of Google. But why? by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-11-04

Google Maps Navigation: The newest feature on Android

Verizon - Free? DoubtfulDo you really think Verizon is going to allow any of this stuff to be free?

Tags: Google Maps, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Google Maps Terrain Downloader 6.11 (Windows)

Google Maps Terrain Downloader is a tool that can automatically download Google Maps small terrain tile map images and then combine them into one big map image. It supports multithreads, so the download speed is very fast. And it is very easy to use. All downloaded small images are saved...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Allallsoft, Google Maps Terrain Downloader, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-30

Google Maps Navigation: The newest feature on Android

Google Maps Navigator is a feature on the newest Android 2.0 devices like Motorola's new Droid. The application basically makes the GPS device you currently use in your car useless. The features Google has packed into this application are better than most anything you would find...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Google Maps Navigator, Speech Recognition, Internet, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2009-10-29

SportyPal 1.0 (Mobile)

CreationPal has released an application called Sportypal a fitness type of application that will run on any type of phone that has GPS built-in. It uses the GPS in the phone to track speed, pace, distance, calories burned, elevation during an activity (running, cycling, hiking, rollerblading, skiing, walking). While exercising...

Tags: Mobile, Google Maps, Workout, CreationPal, GPS, Productivity, Handhelds, Telecom & Utilities, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Google Maps Downloader 6.11 (Windows)

Google Maps Downloader is a tool that can automatically download Google Maps' small tile map images and then combine them into one big map image. It supports multithreads, so the download speed is very fast. And it is very easy to use. All downloaded small images are saved on the...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Allallsoft, Google Maps Downloader, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Google Maps with GPS Tracker 19.0 (Windows)

Show your physical position in real-time on a moving Google Map. A small application on your pc uploads your GPS position periodically over either GPRS or 3G, which updates your position on a moving Google Map.

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Microsoft Windows, Position, Golenfound Software, GPS, 3G, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-02

SportyPal (Android) 1.5.1 (Mobile)

CreationPal has released an application called Sportypal a fitness type of application that will run on any type of phone that has GPS built-in. It uses the GPS in the phone to track speed, pace, distance, calories burned, elevation during an activity (running, cycling, hiking, rollerblading, skiing, walking... ) While...

Tags: Mobile, Google Maps, Workout, CreationPal, GPS, Productivity, Handhelds, Telecom & Utilities, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-02

Apple acquires map purveyor Placebase

Of course they're on the outsSee: ANDROID - nuff saidRE: Apple acquires map purveyor PlacebaseAt first blush, I don't see the point in going after Google Maps. Developing apis and providing a mapping service backend to developers, that makes sense. I would expect that, just as iPhoto demonstrates CoreImage, CoreData,...

Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Google Inc., Apple Inc., Placebase

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Can Apple replace and leapfrog Google Maps in the iPhone?

Or they could be offering choice......like Nokia do with Ovi maps, Google maps and any other GPS aware mapping software you care to use.Oh yeah, but this is Apple the control freaks not the open - and yet still utterly dominant - Nokia, isn't it?RE: Can Apple replace and leapfrog...

Tags: Smart phones, Google Maps, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Can Apple replace and leapfrog Google Maps in the iPhone?

Apple appears to have purchased mapmaker Placebase in July and on the surface it's a smart move since the company can be less reliant on Google for services. Can Apple leapfrog Google Maps? by Larry Dignan

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Google Maps, Apple Inc., Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-01

Google Maps Plugin 2.7.1 (Mac)

The Google Maps Plugin enables you lookup your Apple Address Book addresses using Google Maps as well as get directions between your Address Book addresses. At the time this was written, Google Maps supports the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Spain, Italy and France. Google Earth is...

Tags: Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Google Maps, Brian Toth, Google Maps Plugin

Software downloads 2009-09-24

MapDown 1.0.1 (Windows)

Capture maps from major Internet map providers (Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Microsoft Live, Openstreetmap), create georeference files for your PDA application like OziExplorer, GPS Tuner, GPSdash, CompeGPS.

Tags: Google Maps, MartinZone, PDAs, GPS, Handhelds, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-09-11

Google Maps Downloader 6.03 (Windows)

Google Maps Downloader is a tool that can automatically download Google Maps' small tile map images and then combine them into one big map image. It supports multithreads, so the download speed is very fast. And it is very easy to use. All downloaded small images are saved on the...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Allallsoft, Google Maps Downloader, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-08-13

Google to BMW: Google Maps send to car, all is forgiven

Fair enoughI think that it's a fair trade. Though, BMW was put to a bad corner there. I do not think this is a good way to settle things.RE: Google to BMW: Google Maps send to car, all is forgivenwow that is a true direct bolt on and great price...

Tags: BMW AG, Google Inc., Google Maps, car

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

Dead-Finger Tech: Google Maps

Dead-Finger Tech: Google MapsYeah... just like Yahoo Maps.Google Maps, Yahoo Maps.. Bing Maps... same stuff different web address.RE: Dead-Finger Tech: Google MapsPsssssst I use a Garmin GPS does the same thing and is more convient Than a Google map and you can carry it with you.Too True.Personally, I like the...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, Dead-Finger Tech

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Dead-Finger Tech: Google Maps

You may have noticed the term "Dead-Finger Tech" floating around the ZDNet blogs recently. No, we're not talking about zombies. The term refers to a piece of technology that you can't live without -- the one that if it were to break, or you were to...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Maps, DFT, Web Site Development, Transportation, Internet, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-08-03

Google Maps for Nokia/Symbian S60 3.2 (Mobile)

Google Maps for mobile is a free download that lets you view maps and satellite imagery, find local businesses, and get driving directions on your mobile device. Since the application is designed for users on-the-go, it provides features like click-to-call and saved search history that are especially useful for mobile...

Tags: Google Inc., Nokia Corp., Mobile, Google Maps, Symbian Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-23

Google Maps for Windows Mobile 3.2 (Mobile)

Google Maps for mobile is a free download that lets you view maps and satellite imagery, find local businesses, and get driving directions on your mobile device. Since the application is designed for users on-the-go, it provides features like click-to-call and saved search history that are especially useful for mobile...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Google Maps, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-23