Daily Tech: Google Adds Transit Layer to Its Maps Interface


Updated 01/16/09 2:45 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Daily Tech: Google Adds Transit Layer to Its Maps Interface

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. — Gizmodo The recently released portrait of Barack Obama is the first official picture of Read more

Google Maps Gets NYC Transit Directions


Updated 09/24/08 4:17 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Google Maps Gets NYC Transit Directions

Go Google! I've already confessed how much I love Google Maps, and that was even before the latest news — Google Maps now offers transit info for the entire New York metro region! With the transit option you can check out transit stops in your area and view station information and schedules. Did you know that Google Maps offers transit info for other cities like Chicago and San Francisco? Be Read more

Geek Tip: Plan Trips With Google Transit


Updated 12/13/07 6:32 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Geek Tip: Plan Trips With Google Transit

I love taking public transportation whenever I can because it's easy, affordable and stress free. So when Google announced its Google Transit trip-planning assistant, I was overjoyed! With Google Transit you can create your own transit trip, which comes complete with itineraries and maps. You can specify when you want to leave or arrive, compare the cost of various public transportation methods Read more

Google Introduces Google Wallet Mobile Payment System


Updated 05/26/11 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Google Wallet Mobile Payment Details

Google announced its new mobile payment system today, called Google Wallet. Using NFC technology, Google plans to partner with companies like Citi, MasterCard, and Sprint to allow credit card users to simply tap their phones to pay for their items in grocery stores, shopping malls, and more. While the entire program will roll out later this year, testers in markets like San Francisco will start Read more

In Her Shoes: Dana LaRue, Creator of The Broke-Ass Bride Blog


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Interview With Dana LaRue, The Broke-Ass Bride Blogger

It's always inspiring to see someone take their passion and turn it into a full-time job. Dana LaRue, the creator of The Broke-Ass Bride, started blogging to her heart's content in 2008 when she was planning and budgeting for her own wedding. Fast forward to 2011, Dana has about eight other people (including her husband) contributing content toward the blog, and has several awards under her belt, Read more