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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    12/07/09

    In reply to Liquid Galaxy: Google Earth's Eight-Screened Flight Simulator
    What ever happened with that project of incorporating live video streams into a map application. Was that Google? Anyone know what I'm referring to?
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    12/07/09

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2:

    Yup, that was Google Earth's idea, but I think it's strictly concept and will remain that for the next 5 years at least. I remember reading about that and thinking it was the ultimate stalker tool
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    12/07/09

    In reply to In the Future, We All Will Be Google-Approved
    What if the places sucks? I bet that sticker would come off their window fast!
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    Image of Hearthatvoiceagain Hearthatvoiceagain
    12/07/09

    In reply to In the Future, We All Will Be Google-Approved
     
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    Image of glipz glipz
    12/09/09

    @Hearthatvoiceagain: Translation of Code: "I think this is a great idea. of course the tinhat brigade will object, but thats up to them."

    So how did you take a string of text and generate a QR code? Phone app?
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    Image of Hearthatvoiceagain Hearthatvoiceagain
    12/10/09

    @glipz: no, just googled 'qr code generator' and used one of the many.
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    Image of OCEntertainment OCEntertainment
    12/07/09

    In reply to In the Future, We All Will Be Google-Approved
    I could see this being handy for coupons or something, perhaps. They mention restaurant reviews are "coming", which could be handy if you were walking around town and were passing a restaurant you haven't been to before and want to know how it is. But other than that, I'm not sure how well this will catch on.

    I'm not sure if this is typical or not, but usually whenever I go out to eat with folks, we know where we're going ahead of time, so a barcode on the window will be of little help.

    The geek in me is still a little pleased to see QR codes gain a bit of ubiquity here in the US.
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    Image of PyrateKitteh PyrateKitteh
    11/30/09

    In reply to More Evidence Apple's Looking Beyond Google for iPhone Maps?
    "rethink how users use Maps and change the way people find things."

    Apparently they know better than the rest of the world how to find a place on a map and give you driving directions. Maybe they're going for Jobs inspired directions witch only directs you to places that sell apple products and instructs you to park in handicaped spaces.
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    Noobs-R-Us promoted this comment PyrateKitteh was starred PyrateKitteh was unstarred
    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    11/30/09

    @PyrateKitteh: Except Jobs is now really handicaped. He can barely walk. Wish and ye shall receive. Cosmic justice.
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    Image of jdale jdale
    11/30/09

    In reply to More Evidence Apple's Looking Beyond Google for iPhone Maps?
    Hasn't Apple already found a way to differentiate Google Maps on the iPhone from Google Maps on Android phones? You know, by rejecting Latitude?
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    Image of Aetius Aetius
    11/30/09

    In reply to More Evidence Apple's Looking Beyond Google for iPhone Maps?
    "rethink how users use Maps and change the way people find things."

    AKA uh-oh no Google Maps. We gotta slap together some map thingie.
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    OCEntertainment promoted this comment Aetius was starred Aetius was unstarred
    Image of OCEntertainment OCEntertainment
    11/30/09

    @Aetius: Realistically, yeah, that's about right.

    If you were to set the Droid and the iPhone next to each other, it would be a mostly preference-based choice. What area does the iPhone demolish the Droid on? User interface polish. What area does the Droid destroy the iPhone in? It's got a built-in friggin' GPS nav system for free.

    You can bet there's quite a few consumers for whom that is a huge selling point. Time to level the playing field.
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    11/30/09

    @OCEntertainment: User interface? iphone? Really? Big colorful icons with barely any customization? It's like using a Playskool toy. The Android is constantly evolving and stuff like the notification shade destroys the iPhone.

    In My Humble Opinion, ofcourse :D
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    11/30/09

    @Aetius: Of course. ;-)

    P.S.
    I agree. Just sayin'.
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    Image of dagamer34 dagamer34
    11/30/09

    @Aetius: At least it's uniform playskool. That's more than what can be said for Android.
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    11/30/09

    @dagamer34: Some kids don't like uniformity. It's funny. For all of Apple's "Think Different" shtick, all they do is play in a walled garden and use the same 3-4 computers and gadgets with the same UIs.
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    11/30/09

    In reply to More Evidence Apple's Looking Beyond Google for iPhone Maps?
    "that Apple's sticking with Google for map data, and simply looking to add new and unique powers to its Maps application, to differentiate it from Google Maps on other phones"

    Hmm from the description, it sounds like they're basically just looking to make an equivalent to Layers in Google Maps on Android.
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    Noobs-R-Us promoted this comment MarcusMaximus was starred MarcusMaximus was unstarred
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    11/30/09

    @MarcusMaximus: Perhaps they're going for augmented reality maps.
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    Image of met2art met2art
    11/24/09

    Google Maps adds GPS navigation for all Android users.

    #tips #Android #GoogleMaps #GPS
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    11/24/09

    In reply to Zombie Outbreak Simulator: Sim City Plus Google Maps Plus the Undead
    It's only a matter of time before some NRA-funded congressman gets on the floor of the House to argue for decreasing gun controls because "studies have shown that with just 10% gun ownership, even if those people are 100% accurate, the zombi.. I mean terrorists can still take over"
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    11/23/09

    In reply to Zombie Outbreak Simulator: Sim City Plus Google Maps Plus the Undead
    Now I have The Last Guy soundtrack in my head...
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    Image of Bokusatsu_Tenshi Bokusatsu_Tenshi
    11/23/09

    In reply to Zombie Outbreak Simulator: Sim City Plus Google Maps Plus the Undead
    Nice! Google Maps needs more Sim City disaster modes to appease our hunger for post apocalyptic scenarios.

    It's like 2012 without the crappy part.
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    Image of SoggyPirate SoggyPirate
    11/23/09

    @Bokusatsu_Tenshi: So not like 2012 at all then?
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    11/24/09

    @SoggyPirate: Special effects and disasters only I meant.
    At least those were good imho
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    Image of Kaiser-Machead Kaiser-Machead
    11/23/09

    In reply to Zombie Outbreak Simulator: Sim City Plus Google Maps Plus the Undead
    We'd just end up electing them into office and complain that they don't understand the significance of healthcare.
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: To which they'll respond "Brains".
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    Image of Large wooden badger Large wooden badger
    11/23/09

    @Nathan Obbards: Well considering that both parties need them but only the zombie party is willing to admit it, I know where my vote is going
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    Image of Nathan Obbards Nathan Obbards
    11/23/09

    In reply to Zombie Outbreak Simulator: Sim City Plus Google Maps Plus the Undead
    Now only if they had one that let you assess the safety of your house from zombie attacks.
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    Image of Reil: Lifehacker Ninja Stars Reil: Lifehacker Ninja Stars
    11/23/09

    In reply to Google Maps Navigation Hits the G1, MyTouch, All Other 1.6 Handsets
    Buggery. I just went through the trouble of flashing it onto my phone last weekend.
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