Figuring out where to move is an aggravating guessing game: How far is this new house to work? If I want a short commute via bus, where can I live? Can I afford this?
Ordinarily, you'd have to spend way too long sorting through all ...READ»
Most city maps are awkward, fold-up creations that fail for a variety of reasons. One, they're unwieldy. Two, potential bag-snatchers and pick-pockets can spot you a mile off--you might as well be holding an umbrella emblazoned with ...READ»
Yesterday we reported that Google its competitors may be grappling to become leaders in hyper-local mapping. Google's approach: ditching map-data provider Tele-Atlas for its own super-detailed map data, some of which, the company ...READ»
Google has abandoned its U.S. map-data provider, Tele-Atlas, in order to begin making its own maps. Earlier this month, Apple traveled a similar avenue, buying a small maps competitor called Placebase. Is all this movement towards ...READ»
Yesterday the Web caught wind that Apple had bought mapping software startup Placebase in July. Several recent patents filed by Cupertino suggest that the iPhone maker is interested in personal navigation. What do they have planned? ...READ»
Sharp introduced new LED lightbulbs that are remote control-dimmable, and can be tuned so that the warmth of their white light suits your home or even your mood.
Sharp's DL-L60AV bulbs are so neat, in fact, that they're a ...READ»
