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Foursquare Turns Your Check-ins into Explore for the Web

If you’re a heavy foursquare user like I am, you know that your check-in data from over the years is pretty interesting to look at. While it’s extremely interesting, you…

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Watch Wikipedia Updates On a Google Map

A few weeks ago, I wrote about an app that showed Wikipedia updates in real-time. The information flew by quickly in a stream, showing exactly how active the site is…

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San Francisco's Map in 1853 Thanks to Pastmapper

This is a ridiculously cool and unique usage of Google Maps’ API. Developer Brad Thompson aims to launch a platform where you can not only see what city blocks looked…

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Google Maps Add 3D Views For Major Cities

If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas and want to get a real feel for what it’ll be like once you’re there, Google Maps is bringing more dimensions to…

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Toy Travels Around Using Google Maps

A beautifully done stop motion animated video called “Address Is Approximate” is making the rounds today, and stars a toy and its epic adventure using Google Maps with Street View….

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SkyChalk is for Scribbling Notes on a Map

If you’ve used services like foursquare that let you check-in to a location or leave tips, then you’re familiar with the concept of leaving your digital mark on top of…