Which Do You Find More Helpful: GPS or Web Directions?

Jun 01, 2009 - I spent some time exploring unfamiliar territory over the weekend and charted out my adventures and directions with Google Maps in advance. Blame it on the Henny the night before, or my inability to chat with my copilot and drive, but I got lost. As we sat at the side of a sketchy road, frustrated and ready for a Garden Burger, I thanked my lucky stars for my iPhone. - 13 Comments

Google Maps Now Offers Suggested Routes

May 26, 2009 - I tend to rely on Google Maps a little too much for directions (that or GPS maps on my iPhone). But every now and then, I decide I want to mix up the trip and take a different route. Sometimes I'll just move the travel points on the map to change the travel route, but I never know if it's an effective way to get to my destination. - 7 Comments

Scope Out Your Facebook Friends' Locations on Google Maps

May 07, 2009 - It's not every day a Facebook app catches my eye, but because I have friends from all over the world, I knew Map Motive would be something I might find useful. I saw this app on Digital Inspiration, and what's great about it is that if you're planning on doing some traveling and you're wondering if you're going to know anyone at your destination, Map Motive will instantly show you on a Google Map who is currently located in that city or town. But keep in mind, if any of your Facebook friends have their info set to private, you won't be able to see where they are on the map. - 4 Comments

Geek Tip: Coordinate Time Zones With Tinyti.me

May 01, 2009 - If you coordinate meetings for different time zones (say if you're in Chicago, and you're setting up a phone conference for others in Paris), you could try to convert the time zones on your own, but why do that when you can use Tinyti.me, and have it all done for you? Just enter the time you want your video conference or phone call to start, add a quick description, and you'll be rewarded with a small URL and a Google map complete with various time zones for your attendees to reference. It's simple, quick, and prevents you from, you know, doing all that math. - 0 Comments

Track the Swine Flu Outbreak on Google Maps

Apr 28, 2009 - Unless you've been living a tech-free existence for the past week, then you've probably been hearing a lot about the swine influenza A virus. The outbreak has already taken 149 lives in Mexico and more confirmed cases have been reported in other parts of the US. On Twitter, the topic is already receiving over 10,000 Tweets Per Hour as people micro-blog their concerns and questions about the disease. - 20 Comments

Geek Tip: Use Google My Maps to Plan Vacations

Mar 16, 2009 - Planning your 2009 vacations? Whether you're planning a group trip or just going to a new city for the first time, Google Maps' My Maps is your ideal companion. Create a My Map by finding the location you're visiting in Google Maps. - 4 Comments

Daily Tech: Google Adds Transit Layer to Its Maps Interface

Jan 15, 2009 -

• Thanks to Google, you can now check out the layout of public transportation systems in more than 50 cities. To access, just click the More button at the top of Google Maps. — TechCrunch
• Rumor has it that the Palm Pre may be exclusively sold at Best Buy Mobile and Sprint stores for the first two months. - 3 Comments
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