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Why The World Needs OpenStreetMap
Every time I tell someone about OpenStreetMap, they inevitably ask “Why not use Google Maps?”. From a practical standpoint, it’s a reasonable question, but ultimately this is not just a matter of practicality, but of what kind of society we want to live in. I discussed this topic in a 2008 talk on OpenStreetMap I…
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Bike Navigation That Actually Might Not Kill You
Using any gadget on a bike is pretty dangerous. But it makes sense that you might want driving directions while biking. There’s tons of GPS and mapping tech out there, let’s put it to work, right? Hammerhead is on it.
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Google Maps Adds Multiple Destinations, Events And Reservations
Getting to one destination and then having to input your next destination manually? Who has the time? Years of your life have been wasted with this arduous task. But now, finally (or, rather, once again) you can add multiple destinations all at once in Google Maps.
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Garmin’s New HUD Projects Turn-By-Turn Directions Onto Any Windshield
When most of us think of heads-up displays, our brains almost immediately wander into science-fiction fantasies. And lord knows I’ve been fantasising about a relatively inexpensive unit that will put turn-by-turn navigation on my windshield. Goodbye, awkward smartphone mount, hello, Garmin HUD.