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Mountain View's just dished out some good news for Syrians, Picasa, Chrome, and Google Earth were officially made available for download in the complex nation as of yesterday. US export controls and sanctions had hitherto blocked that possibility, and there's sill no guarantee that smartphones won't be prohibited. That's of course assuming the whole internet won't just be turned off if the Syrian government doesn't like what's going down, but as of right now the software is live. Google put the same trio on tap this February in Iran after more than a year and a half of similar restrictions in that country. And we thought our internet-related issues were annoying.

Syria gets previously blocked Google software, at least for now originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cast your mind back to January if you will. Head full of steamy CES action? Of course, but you may also remember Google teased us about a new tilt-and-roll Maps game. Well, it looks like the creators may have missed the original February deadline, having finally snuck it out this week. The browser-based game is a series of maze challenges, that'll take you through the streets of San Francisco, downtown Tokyo and beyond. All atop Google's iconic 3D textured maps, naturally. Eight levels in total are on offer, making it an ideal lunchtime -- or if the boss is away -- afternoon time kill. Roll down to the source link below to give it a spin, nudge and roll.

Google Maps 'Cube' game rolls out, back, up, back again originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Earth already offers quite a variety of ways to explore the planet, but the folks in Mountain View never seem content to leave things alone for long. Their latest addition is some aerial imagery of a slightly different sort -- images shot from ordinary balloons and kites. That initial batch of photos comes courtesy of The Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science, which is itself a grassroots effort that anyone can contribute to. And that's apparently what Google hopes folks will do in order to expand the aerial views available -- as Google notes on its Lat Long blog, all that you need to get started is a digital camera and about $100 in parts, plus a little initiative. Complete details on how to start your own DIY mapping effort, or simply explore the options now available, can be found at the links below.

Google Earth adds balloon and kite aerial imagery, invites you to contribute originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your next trip to the Great Barrier Reef could be from the comfort of your home now that Google's partnered with Catlin SeaView Survey, the University of Queensland's Global Change Institute and the Underwater Earth organization to document this amazing ecosystem. Equipped with a special underwater camera capable of withstanding depths of 328 feet, the survey aims to photograph 50,000 shots in 360-degree panoramic view and incorporate them into Google Earth and Google Maps. Dubbed "Google SeaView," it seeks to open opportunities for increased conservation as well as a free look for wanna-be world travelers who can't afford a plane ticket down under. As an added perk, the collected data may also be used to help future ship captains navigate through the treachery of the intricate coral highways. Check past the break for more info on the survey and plenty of footage teeming with aquatic wildlife.

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Google dives deep to bring underwater photos of the Great Barrier Reef this September originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's bringing a number of changes to its Earth service courtesy of version 6.2, including Google+ integration and improvements to search. Most notable here, however, is a new method of rendering that stitches aerial photos together in a manner less patchy than before, making for "the most beautiful Google Earth yet," according to the company. The new version is available now for download -- more info in the source link below.

Google upgrades Earth with better rendering, teaches it to sing in perfect harmony originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you weren't in the know on Google Earth's flight simulator easter egg, rest assured that Google's next map-centric game will be entirely public. A new promotional video pimping Google+ Games invites you to "play your world" by cubing a mapped area of the Earth, and dropping a ball into it. Tilt and roll -- not the most complex game ever, but novel to say the least. The game is based off another recent video showing Google Maps as an actual, physical cube. Zany enough for you? Hit the break, and let your tactile cube map dreams come true.

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Google outs new tilt and roll Maps game, promotes Google+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>el googElGooggooggooglegoogle +google + gamesgoogle earthgoogle mapsgoogle plusgoogle plus gamesGoogle+Google+GamesGoogleEarthGoogleMapsGooglePlusGooglePlusGamesinteractive mapsInteractiveMapsmapssoftwarevideoMon, 16 Jan 2012 15:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting virtual kicks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/google-earth-hits-one-billion-downloads-those-with-fear-of-flyi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/google-earth-hits-one-billion-downloads-those-with-fear-of-flyi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/google-earth-hits-one-billion-downloads-those-with-fear-of-flyi/#comments In a feat that outdoes even Dr. Evil's vision of worldwide domination, the folks in Mountain View have reported a staggering one billion downloads of Google Earth. Over the years, the service has taken us around the world, giving us a peak into amazing and sometimes obscure places ranging from the bottom of the ocean to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. It's also evolved from its humble beginnings as a desktop app back in 2005 to include a mobile app and a plug-in, not to mention a 3D flight simulation used with Google Maps -- all features that helped it reach the astronomical milestone. For that, we salute you Google Earth. Check out the celebratory video after the break.

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Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting virtual kicks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you could use Google Maps to find the shortest path from point A to point B, but what if you're interested in going from A to B via scenic route C? That's where Google's new 'helicopter view' comes in. Unveiled last week, this feature allows online navigators to visualize any driving, walking or mass transit route with a 3D, bird's-eye animation. All you have to do is enter your starting point, destination and mode of transportation, and click the new "3D" button that will appear next to each route. From there, you'll be launched into a Google Earth-powered flight, displaying all the buildings, mountains and other terrain that you'd encounter during your real-life journey. You can also pause the flight at any moment to check out any sights of interest, along with any geo-linked photos, videos or other online content. Buckle up and check out the source link below for more details and images.

Google Maps adds 3D bird's eye route previews for high-flying navigators originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3D preview3dPreviewanimationbirds eyeBirdsEyedrivingfeaturegeo-linkedgooglegoogle earthgoogle mapsGoogleEarthGoogleMapsmapsminipostpreviewroutesearchtransporttravelvisualizationwebMon, 03 Oct 2011 07:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fit balance board hack takes a virtual Segway ride around Google's mapped world (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/wii-fit-balance-board-hack-takes-a-virtual-segway-ride-around-go/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/wii-fit-balance-board-hack-takes-a-virtual-segway-ride-around-go/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/03/wii-fit-balance-board-hack-takes-a-virtual-segway-ride-around-go/#comments You can do a lot in seven hours -- fly coast-to-coast, slow-cook a pot roast, create a Google Maps-navigating, Wii Fit-controlled virtual Segway. Wait, what? Yes, that Nintendo-branded, dust-collecting relic of holidays past has been given a new lease on life thanks to an intrepid troop of Ivy-educated geeks, and a seven-hour hackathon. The marathon modding session, held by Stanford University's SVI Hackspace, banded together a like-minded set of overachieving modders to produce a balance board-guided Street View romp through Google Maps. The students' hack connects the Wii Fit board to OS X via the Osculator app, with a Node.js server processing the data and Socket.io handling board-to-browser communication. A Google Earth plug-in and pre-rendered Segway were all that was left to complete this foot-mapped joy ride through our digitized world. Video demo awaits you after the break.

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Wii Fit balance board hack takes a virtual Segway ride around Google's mapped world (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There may have been a slight shortage of Honeycomb-optimized apps to go along with the first round of tablets, but things are now starting to pick up a bit, and Google has now filled in one more gap itself. It's just released a Honeycomb-optimized version of Google Earth, which brings with it support for fully textured 3D buildings that you can view from street level, as well as a new action bar on top that lets you jump between layers and other options. What's more, Google has also now announced that its new Business Photos feature for Google Maps (Places, specifically) will begin to roll out next week, offering what's effectively Street View for the inside of retailers and other buildings -- with the owner's permission, of course. Head on past the break for a demonstration of how it will work.

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Google Earth gets optimized for Honeycomb tablets, interior photos hit Google Maps next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clement Valla's Postcards from Google Earth blend 3D with 2D, look freaky originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google and NORAD's Santa tracker is another victory for terrorists originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmasgooglegoogle earthgoogle mapsGoogleEarthGoogleMapsholidaysnoradsantasanta clausSantaClausterrorismterroristFri, 24 Dec 2010 06:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Earth 6 adds 3D trees and integrated Street View]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/google-earth-6-adds-3d-trees-and-integrated-street-view/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/google-earth-6-adds-3d-trees-and-integrated-street-view/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/29/google-earth-6-adds-3d-trees-and-integrated-street-view/#comments It's not hard to love Google Earth: it's free, it gives great views of one of our top five favorite planets ever, and it's free. Now Google is adding in some new functionality to push the realism to the limit in Google Earth 6. Most importantly, Street View is getting seamless integration into your virtual travels, with the little yellow Pegman set right next to the navigation controls for placing any which where. Google has also "planted" millions of 3D trees to make the 3D building view a bit more realistic, and has a new easy-access method for pulling up historical imagery. It all sounds very exciting in theory, but the best part? Google Earth 6 is free, and you can download it right now to find out for yourself.

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Google Earth 6 adds 3D trees and integrated Street View originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google offers up Liquid Galaxy blueprint, make a panoramic Google Earth of your own originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's Street View goes worldwide, Antarctica and all originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's recent addition of ocean layer content and ocean bathymetry (which, we were shocked to discover, had nothing to do with bathing) meant that Android users finally got access to underwater locales on the Google Earth. No need to feel left out anymore, iOS users -- Google Earth 3.1 for iPod Touch, iPad and the iPhone is finally yours as well, with over a hundred pictures and videos and native support for the Retina display. Check out the App Store to get started, or (if it's your wont) simply snap the QR code after the break.

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Google Earth 3.1 for iOS gets its ocean layer, Eric Schmidt's undersea base conspicuously absent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleeric schmidtEricSchmidtGoogleGoogle EarthGoogle Earth 3.1GoogleEarthGoogleEarth3.1iosipadiphoneipod touchIpodTouchoceansseaunderwaterTue, 21 Sep 2010 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Earth live flight tracking keeps anxious airport relatives posted in 3D]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/google-earth-live-flight-tracking-keeps-anxious-airport-relative/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/google-earth-live-flight-tracking-keeps-anxious-airport-relative/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/google-earth-live-flight-tracking-keeps-anxious-airport-relative/#comments We've always enjoyed being able to see the little airplanes on our in-flight entertainment systems making their way to their destinations in real time, but have always wondered, what would it be like if those on the ground could share this small wonder with us? Flightwise has made our airborne fantasy a reality: type in the flight number, click the Google Earth button, and revel in a newfangled, kind of useful meta-stalking technique. Now please excuse us why we try to go flight simulate ourselves into some IRL airplanes.

Google Earth live flight tracking keeps anxious airport relatives posted in 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Google Earth for Android lets users tour New Kelp City, Mermalair, other underwater locales originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Earth missive inscribed using GPS and 12,328 miles of dedication originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlasatlas shruggedAtlasShruggedayn randAynRandgooglegoogle earthGoogleEarthgps loggergps penGpsLoggerGpsPenmessagenick newcomenNickNewcomenread ayn randReadAynRandvideoworlds biggestWorldsBiggestMon, 16 Aug 2010 08:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Send Google Earth for a spin with this RFID Steampunk globe (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/send-google-earth-for-a-spin-with-this-rfid-steampunk-globe-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/send-google-earth-for-a-spin-with-this-rfid-steampunk-globe-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/send-google-earth-for-a-spin-with-this-rfid-steampunk-globe-vid/#comments Some day in the not-too-distant alternate future, when we float through the air on water pressure rather than burning jet fuel, we'll need a reliable way to circumnavigate the world -- and the descendants of John Knight will step forward with this brilliant bronzed globe. The "Electromagnetic Geospacial Globe and Remote View with Obligatory Goggles" uses Touchatag's RFID system to direct your flying boat -- just plot a course by adjusting the brass arms, uncover your digital logbook, and Google Earth will give you a more slightly more accurate look at where you next adventure lies. See it in action after the break.

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Send Google Earth for a spin with this RFID Steampunk globe (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google brings current weather conditions to Google Earth, confirms it is, indeed, still raining in Pittsburgh originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>altgooglegoogle eartGoogleEartgoogleearthmapmapsmeteorologyrainsnowweatherweather conditionsWeatherConditionsFri, 30 Jul 2010 09:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Earth now available on Android 2.1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/google-earth-now-available-on-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/google-earth-now-available-on-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/google-earth-now-available-on-android/#comments After a totally nonchalant, non-announcement type of showing by Erick Tseng at Eric Schmidt's MWC keynote last week (thanks to Phone Scoop for pointing that out), the Android version of Google Earth is now available in the Market for download to the Nexus One (and, in the future, "most" other devices running 2.1 or newer). Previously, it'd only been available as a mobile app on the iPhone -- a rare example of Google treating Apple's platform better than its own -- but with modern Android handsets getting extraordinarily speedy, it makes sense that they'd want to bring the graphics-intensive app home. It's not as useful as Google Maps in the strictest sense of the word, but with touch control (multitouch in particular), it's endlessly entertaining -- and assuming you've got an unlimited data plan and a few free megabytes of app storage space, it's probably a must-download.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgooglegoogle earthGoogleEarthmobileMon, 22 Feb 2010 15:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Google exhibits Liquid Galaxy installation at TED, we toss back a Dramamine]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/google-exhibits-liquid-galaxy-installation-at-ted-we-toss-back/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/google-exhibits-liquid-galaxy-installation-at-ted-we-toss-back/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/google-exhibits-liquid-galaxy-installation-at-ted-we-toss-back/#comments You know you've wondered what Google Earth would look like across a curved, eight-display installation, and now your most stupendous dreams are a reality thanks to Liquid Galaxy. That's the moniker that's been given to Jason Holt's 20 percent project, which he's just now getting to showcase to the world at the TED conference in San Francisco. Reportedly, eight Linux machines are tied to the process, and he's able to fly through the digital skies via voice commands and sheer mental strength. Or maybe it's just voice commands. Head past the break for a cockpit view, but be sure to close one eye if you're prone to motion sickness.

[Thanks, Camron]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advanced icp conceptAdvancedIcpConceptaudiaudi a8AudiA8blackberrycesces 2010Ces2010connected carConnectedCardashboardfeaturefeaturedfeaturesfordgooglegoogle earthgoogle mapsGoogleEarthGoogleMapshughes telematicsHughesTelematicsinfotainmentiphonejaguarmyfordnext gen telematicsnext generation cockpit conceptnext generation dashboard coneptNextGenerationCockpitConceptNextGenerationDashboardConeptNextGenTelematicsnvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2range roverRangeRoversatellite navigationSatelliteNavigationtegrategra 2Tegra2visteonThu, 14 Jan 2010 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Google launches Google Energy, hoping to bring more green energy to its datacenters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/google-launches-google-energy-hoping-to-bring-more-green-energy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/google-launches-google-energy-hoping-to-bring-more-green-energy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/google-launches-google-energy-hoping-to-bring-more-green-energy/#commentsGoogle launches Google Energy, hoping to bring more green energy to its datacenters
Of all the truly monumental advancements to human civilization that Google has provided for this great world, like enabling cached offline access to Gmail in Android devices, the company has done some nasty stuff too. Its worst offense (that we know about) is surely the massive drain on the nation's energy resources its data centers pull, but it's working to put things right, most recently with last month's formation of Google Energy, a spin-off that, Google hopes, will allow the company to more actively participate in national energy markets, purchasing more from renewables and thus funding greater innovation in that space. Sounds nice, but we think it's just a cover; the Googs will surely be releasing a contract-free personal power generator called the Deckard One in roughly 18 months, undermining the entrenched utility companies and freeing us all from costly early disconnection fees. Whether or not those generators will support multitouch, however, remains to be seen.

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As if NVIDIA hasn't been busy enough this year, what with its next generation Tegra chips and all, looks like the kids have inked a deal with Audi to supply the GPU for its new in-dash navigation and entertainment system. The 3G MMI system sports something called the Vibrante engine for dual zone entertainment (allowing different media on dash and backseat monitors), as well as Google Earth, 3D topography, real-time traffic reporting and navigation, iPod, SD card, USB memory stick support, and online video via the optional EDGE modem (funny, mums the word on handwriting recognition). This bad boy starts shipping with the Audi A8 in 2011, and moves on to all of the manufacturer's cars in the model year 2012. PR after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a8audiaudi a8AudiA8cesces 2010Ces2010edgegooglegoogle earthGoogleEarthgpsMMInav systemnavigation systemNavigationSystemNavSystemnext generationNextGenerationnvidiategrategra 2vibranteThu, 07 Jan 2010 15:31:00 EST<![CDATA[2011 Audi A8 packs optional EDGE, Google Earth]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/2011-audi-a8-packs-optional-edge-google-earth/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/2011-audi-a8-packs-optional-edge-google-earth/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/16/2011-audi-a8-packs-optional-edge-google-earth/#comments We're guessing it won't be the tipping point that finally convinces you to buy an Audi A8, but it looks like those in the market for the car will be able to add a nice little option to the 2011 model: a built-in nav system complete with Google Earth and a GPRS / EDGE modem. Yeah, so it's not 3G, but it is apparently the first time that Google Earth has been made available in a production vehicle, which certainly counts for something. In addition to serving up various Google-sourced points of interest, that modem will also let you download a range of other up-to-date information to the nav unit, although it's not clear exactly what that will entail. No word on how much it'll add to the cost of the A8, but it looks like it won't be available right when the car rolls out early next year -- Audi is only saying "mid 2010" at the moment.

Update: As some commenters have helpfully noted, it seems that while the A8 won't initially roll out with 3G, it will be getting a UMTS modem in mid 2010, which should provide the bandwidth necessary for Google Earth and allow for simultaneous voice and data connections.

2011 Audi A8 packs optional EDGE, Google Earth originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ripxx is already targeting athletes-in-training with its GPS-enabled Personal Measurement Device, but it looks as if that very unit may have a little competition. Satsports GPS claims to be the world's first device to combine "true real time interactive navigation for skiing, snowboarding, golfing, running, cycling and automotive enthusiasts in a portable, all-weather device." Granted, it's not like you couldn't get your hands on a rugged navigator before, but the software here is what takes things to another level. It promises athletes real-time routing and data logging, and after your runs are through, you can sync the data with Google Earth to get a good look at what all you just accomplished. As for specs, you'll find a 2.7-inch touchscreen, 400MHz Samsung processor and a microSD expansion card. Oh, and if you're not down with dropping $490 on this, you can opt for the Satski, Pocket Caddy and / or Sports Log apps for WinMo and Android. Check the details in the press release and demo vid after the break.

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[Via Engadget Polish]

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New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled this week a new information center, located at 53rd St. and 7th Ave., where visitors can browse the metropolis on Google Maps-powered interactive tables. Places of interest are saved via "You are here" coasters, which can then be used to print itineraries or carried over to wall-mounted screens for a virtual tour, care of Google Earth. Designed by WXY Architecture and Urban Design Local Projects, we can't shake the thought of the center looking like a drab Apple store. And though they may be reminiscent of Microsoft Surface, a rep tells CNET the tables are custom-made for the exhibit. Check out video of the wayfarer hot spot after the break.

[Via CNET; thanks, Aaron K.]

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Not quite sure what's up with the recent influx of bicycle-related DIY jobs, but nevertheless, we've another one on our hands here with Mike's Flying Bike. Essentially, Mike utilized a SunSPOT as well as a plethora of other sensors in order to modify his mountain bike for use as a Google Earth controller. In ET-like fashion, he's now able to pedal around various locations in the world, simultaneously burning through excess calories, opening his mind to new locales and monumentally inflating his ego. If you've got seven minutes to spare, you can check this thing out in action just beyond the break.

[Via Google Earth Blog, thanks Roger]

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It's not like we weren't already aware of SiRF's participation in the Open Handset Alliance, but nevertheless, the company is sounding pretty ecstatic about the software developer kit it "just received." Reportedly, the outfit is already hard at work on "end-to-end location-enabling features" for Android, and in case you couldn't guess, it's also providing Android platform support for a plethora of products based on its famed SiRFstarIII architecture. Essentially, the firm is hoping to take advantage of having location as a "native feature" within Android, and it makes the obvious sound a whole lot more intriguing by teasing us with visions of "out-of-the-box locative experiences" involving geo-tagging, geo-searching and social networking. Still, we'll tip our hat to any form of tight integration, but this here's probably nothing to get riled up over.

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It's not like we weren't already aware of SiRF's participation in the Open Handset Alliance, but nevertheless, the company is sounding pretty ecstatic about the software developer kit it "just received." Reportedly, the outfit is already hard at work on "end-to-end location-enabling features" for Android, and in case you couldn't guess, it's also providing Android platform support for a plethora of products based on its famed SiRFstarIII architecture. Essentially, the firm is hoping to take advantage of having location as a "native feature" within Android, and it makes the obvious sound a whole lot more intriguing by teasing us with visions of "out-of-the-box locative experiences" involving geo-tagging, geo-searching and social networking. Still, we'll tip our hat to any form of tight integration, but this here's probably nothing to get riled up over.

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Remember that GigaPan camera system from earlier this year? The one that made taking ridiculously large panoramic shots -- like the one of Dublin Castle above -- a lesson in simplicity? Yeah, well that very system is now being used to add detailed, wide-angle images to Google Earth thanks to collaboration between the search giant and Carnegie Mellon University. Additionally, we've now learned that Charmed Labs in Austin, TX will be manufacturing the mechanical devices and selling them for $300 apiece. But before the public gets their hands on 'em, the firm is producing 300 systems "for people who will provide them with feedback." Ah, the perfect excuse for a new widescreen monitor, no?

[Thanks, David]

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Sure, you may be able to waste hours on end controlling Google Earth imagery with your Wiimote, but you can plan on killing days -- nay, months -- after a brand new "high-resolution satellite" launches on Tuesday in an attempt to "boost the accuracy of its satellite images and flesh out its archive." The new craft, labeled WorldView I, will team up with DigitalGlobe's existing Quickbird sat to nab "over 600,000 square kilometers of imagery each day," and it should also "provide far more accurate data." Those still sitting around with gaped jaws can even head to Boeing's website to watch the launch live, and if all goes as planned, WorldView II should join the ever-growing party in late 2008.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DigitalGlobegooglegoogle earthGoogleEarthsatelliteWorldView IWorldviewIMon, 17 Sep 2007 05:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Trackstick covertly logs joyrides]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/super-trackstick-covertly-logs-joyrides/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/super-trackstick-covertly-logs-joyrides/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/super-trackstick-covertly-logs-joyrides/#commentsGizmos such as the Super Trackstick have been around for a tick, but the newest creation from Telespial Systems makes logging those late night trips to wherever a lesson in simplicity. This diminutive device touts 4MB of built-in storage for tracking "weeks or even months of travel histories," including records of the "exact routes, stop times, speed and direction, and other valuable information." Additionally, the GPS-equipped device gets powered from just two AAA cells (which last about a month), and users can expect the Google Earth integration to make for some pretty precise results. All of the data tracked can be easily uploaded to your PC via the built-in USB 2.0 connector, and while we're not exactly sure it's worth the $274.98 asking price, be sure and check out the promo video after the break.

[Via The Raw Feed]

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QSTARZ is taking its familiarity with GPS receivers and integrating a data logger to form the newfangled BT-Q1000. This two-faced device doubles as a Bluetooth GPS receiver to navigate your course and allows you to "record your routes" in order to plot points on Google Earth and disseminate the map to your envious pals. Moreover, you can use the device to more accurately tag where your travel photos were snapped along the way, and if you're in the fleet management biz, this here tool can keep your motorists from straying too far off the beaten path. Designed to last a whopping 32-hours without a recharge, the BT-Q1000 can make your next journey a whole lot more memorable for $119 when it lands later this month.

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QSTARZ BT-Q1000 GPS data logger syncs with Google Earth originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothBT-Q1000data loggerDataLoggereavesdropeavesdroppinggeo-locationgeo-tagginggeo-trackinggoogle earthGoogleEarthqstarzrecorderspyspyingtracktrackingFri, 15 Jun 2007 22:40:00 EST<![CDATA[GlobalSat launches Google-friendly GPS data logger]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/21/globalsat-launches-google-friendly-gps-data-logger/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/21/globalsat-launches-google-friendly-gps-data-logger/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/21/globalsat-launches-google-friendly-gps-data-logger/#commentsWe enjoyed our run with the Nike+iPod, but it was a one trick pony. On the other hand, who wants to carry around something like the LOOX N100 when you just want to track coordinates? If there was only a simple GPS data logger -- something that could monitor our speed, altitude, location, perhaps even at defined intervals; throw in a built-in USB cable and the ability to run on regular batteries, and we'd have a winner. Well the GlobalSat DG-100 offers all these qualities plus the ability to export all that data goodness into a format readable by Google Earth and Google Maps. Granted it won't play nice with our iPods, but at least we can also use it as a GPS receiver to help us find the social. Currently it is available for pre-order, but we've got zero info on availability or price.

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GlobalSat launches Google-friendly GPS data logger originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wiimote control for Google Earth originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>glovepiegoogle earthGoogleEarthwiiwii hackWiiHackwiimoteWed, 13 Dec 2006 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[GlobalSat TR-101 GPS phone for easily misplaced children]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/20/globalsat-tr-101-gps-phone-for-easily-misplaced-children/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/20/globalsat-tr-101-gps-phone-for-easily-misplaced-children/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/20/globalsat-tr-101-gps-phone-for-easily-misplaced-children/#comments Thanks GlobalSat, we we're starting to think the worrying-parent market was drying up a bit. After that first wave of GPS kiddie phones hit, the feature set has been slowly sinking into the everyphone, which doesn't allow for that special self-importance that comes to a child owner of a stripped-down tracking phone. The TR-101 allows for calls to 3 preset numbers, and sends location data via SMS or over the Internet. It uses a full-on SiRF Star III chipset, and can be remote controlled via other phones or through Online software. There's also an SOS button for emergencies, Google Earth integration for visualisation, and quad-band GSM support to keep track of the little bugger all over the globe. No word on price or availability.

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GlobalSat TR-101 GPS phone for easily misplaced children originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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