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Find the Distance Between Two Points With a Google Mashup

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:05:26 -0800

When you use Google Maps, the distance you're getting from point A to B is in driving, walking, or public transportation terms. But, if you just need to find the distance between two points on a map, then check out this cool Google Map mashup: Distance From To. It works just like Google Maps where you put in your starting and ending point, and gives you exact distance in kilometers and miles, but leaves out all that messy info like turn-by-turn directions and traffic. Besides, who needs traffic anyway?

BlackBerry News and Announcements From the Past Week

GeekSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:33:07 -0700

When RIM wasn't unveiling its latest BlackBerry Bold this week, it was introducing cool new apps for the BlackBerry, unveiling a fancy new watch and sneaking new Storms into some Best Buy stores. If you want to catch up on the latest and greatest from BlackBerry this past week, here's a roundup of what you may have missed.

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How-to Track Traffic on the Go With Your Cell

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:50:08 -0700

It isn't a pretty picture: you're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic cursing out the cars in front of you for clogging up the road. Instead of yelling at your fellow commuters, whip out your fancy phone for easy access to mobile maps that will offer alternate routes, drive time projections and apps that will tell you how long it's really gonna be.

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Daily Tech: Sony Unveils Its New Reader Daily Edition Device

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:02:53 -0700

Sony has just announced its latest eReader, which features 3G connectivity, no monthly fees, and 2GB of on-board memory - Engadget
Leica will soon be opening its very first retail store in West Palm Beach, FL - CrunchGear
You can now check out the traffic conditions on nonhighway roads by using Google Maps - TechCrunch
Nokia's 5230 smartphone will only cost around $200 and it comes with GPS, 3G, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen - Gizmodo
Yahoo Mail, Messenger, and Search have all received a series of upgrades - Silicon Alley Insider
The new mini tripod by Gorillapod gets taken for a test drive - Wired

New Google Maps Tricks and Tips

GeekSugar — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:10:36 -0700

Oh Google Maps, how would I ever get on without you? Just in case you missed my last roundup of mind-blowing things you can achieve with Google Maps, here it is for you to check out. And now I've got my latest installment of fun features, useful mashups and other great ways to incorporate Google Maps into your day-to-day life.

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Daily Tech: Sony Debuting Touchscreen Vaios This Fall

GeekSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:50:59 -0700

To coincide with the launch of Windows 7 on Oct. 22. Sony plans to announce touchscreen Vaios - Gizmodo
US Airways aircrafts will start getting Gogo in-flight Internet service starting next year - Engadget
Purchase a Nintendo Wii from GameStop this month and you'll get a free video game - CrunchGear
Google Maps now has a feature that lets you include multiple searches in one search for directions - TechCrunch
Good gadget deals of the day - Cult of Mac
Log in for a chance to win a new Amazon Kindle - geeksugar

See Locations on a Map Without Leaving the Page

GeekSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:05:12 -0700

My new favorite online tool comes from Bookmaplet and it has revolutionized my life (OK, maybe not to that extreme, but it brings a smile to my face every time I use it!). I love to travel, and hate not knowing exactly where a place is when it's mentioned on a website. All you have to do is drag and drop Map That Address into your toolbar, and then whenever you're on a site that names a city name, an address, or even a country, just highlight it (like I did with Reading, PA, in the pic below) and click "Map That Address." You'll instantly see a Google map pop up on the right-hand side of the page with the location!

Website of the Day: HousingMaps

GeekSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:26:27 -0700

If you're house hunting, Craigslist can be a great resource for finding a sweet rental property. But once you're inside Craigslist, you usually have to click around Google Maps to find the whereabouts of online listings. Not anymore! Because a site called HousingMaps is a mashup of Craigslist and Google Maps - showing you listings on the right side (which you can click on for the actual posting) with locations on a map on the left. You can also narrow down searches by price and bedrooms. And if your city isn't on the list, you can also check out MapsKrieg, which works the same way and includes many more cities but doesn't list the listings like HousingMaps.

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Local Experts Show Off Their Favorite Places on Google Maps

GeekSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:43:26 -0700

Google Maps has just announced a new feature called Favorite Places where users can select either the global or local option to see what trendsetters and local experts select as their favorite places and businesses. Google is using this new project as a way to bring attention to local businesses while encouraging those without websites to get online. As much as I like to think I already have my list of personal city faves, I absolutely love this feature because it opens up so many new options for me and you can see a gallery of photos from the location! Additionally, if you're planning a trip, you can find out where the best snowboarding locations are (suggested by Tony Hawk), or see where Al Gore and his family like to vacation.

Daily Tech: Tech That Will Change Your Online Life

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:35:47 -0700

These recent tech announcements are worth getting excited about. - Lifehacker
Apple's new MacBook Pros get unboxed. - Engadget
Ten percent of Twitter users generate 90 percent of the content. - BBC News
Ways to save money on video games and consoles. - CNET
Google Maps is adding hiking and biking trails to street view. - USA Today
Xbox Live will be down for up to 24 Hours next Tuesday. - Kotaku
Is there still hope for MySpace?. - CNN Technology