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No-Flash Maps with jQuery
// There are tons of Flash-based map solutions and there is always Google maps integration, but what if you want a more visually simplified, tablet-ready solution that will not depend on external sources? JQVMap is a #jQuery plugin that renders #Vector #Maps. It uses resizable Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for modern browsers like Firefox, Safari, [Continue reading]
Rain or shine, see the weather in Google Maps
It’s strange but after my recent post on maps I keep finding new advances on the issue. Google today announced a weather layer for Google Maps. Whether you’re organizing a trip overseas or a picnic at a local park, knowing the weather forecast is a crucial part of the planning process. Today, we’re adding a [Continue reading]
Mapping poverty and riots
What happens when you combine a big amount of data with a map? Do you get a new view in your subject, perhaps even new knowledge, or just a fancy way to promote your ideological stance on the issue? “These riots were not about poverty,” said David Cameron yesterday. ” That insults the millions of [Continue reading]
Online maps evolution heats up
After a period where progress seemed to have stopped, web-based map services are heating up again. Here are some recent developments: Google is expanding it’s travel-related services with a new interface to search for hotels and see their location at the same time: Google’s Hotel Finder (not to be confused with HotelFinder.com) can find the [Continue reading]