Maps have been an integral part of our lives since ancient times. The Sumerian Empire maps dating back to 5,000 B.C. are proof that humans have long tried to make sense of their surroundings and chart ...

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Today, Google Maps is easily one of the world’s most popular mapping services, allowing millions of users to plan their journeys, discover new places to visit, and get a taste of what it’s really like ...

Today’s applications increasingly rely on accurate location data to offer seamless user experiences. Whether it’s ride-hailing, delivery logistics, travel booking, or emergency services, converting an ...

Nokia and Microsoft have been partnered closely on Windows Phone smartphones for a while now. The two companies partner on more than smartphones alone. Those other partnerships include working ...

It’s not that a big surprise anymore, after Reuters earlier reported that Amazon teamed up with Nokia for mapping services, but to my knowledge the Finnish smartphone and mobile software maker has ...

I'm trying to remember how many years ago it was that I first heard the vision of Web services for GIS. I suspect it was in the mid/late 1990s. The big Web service on everyone's list? Geocoding, also ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. Geocoding is the process of mapping an address or a location name to a point on ...

On Monday it was a grand theft auto and two robberies, on Tuesday two more robberies and four aggravated assaults. By Friday the toll had risen to 39 major crimes. And, according to the Los Angeles ...

One of the best features you can get on maps and GPS navigation devices, in my opinion, is live traffic. Knowing where the traffic and the delays are can make your commute or road trip much more ...