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BlackBerry News and Announcements From the Past Week
When RIM wasn't unveiling its latest BlackBerry Bold this week, it was introducing cool new apps for the BlackBerry, unveiling a fancy new watch and sneaking new Storms into some Best Buy stores. If you want to catch up on the latest and greatest from BlackBerry this past week, here's a roundup of what you may have missed.
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How-to Track Traffic on the Go With Your Cell
It isn't a pretty picture: you're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic cursing out the cars in front of you for clogging up the road. Instead of yelling at your fellow commuters, whip out your fancy phone for easy access to mobile maps that will offer alternate routes, drive time projections and apps that will tell you how long it's really gonna be.
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Daily Tech: Sony Unveils Its New Reader Daily Edition Device
- Sony has just announced its latest eReader, which features 3G connectivity, no monthly fees, and 2GB of on-board memory — Engadget
- Leica will soon be opening its very first retail store in West Palm Beach, FL — CrunchGear
- You can now check out the traffic conditions on nonhighway roads by using Google Maps — TechCrunch
- Nokia's 5230 smartphone will only cost around $200 and it comes with GPS, 3G, and a 3.2-inch touchscreen — Gizmodo
- Yahoo Mail, Messenger, and Search have all received a series of upgrades — Silicon Alley Insider
- The new mini tripod by Gorillapod gets taken for a test drive — Wired
New Google Maps Tricks and Tips
Oh Google Maps, how would I ever get on without you? Just in case you missed my last roundup of mind-blowing things you can achieve with Google Maps, here it is for you to check out. And now I've got my latest installment of fun features, useful mashups and other great ways to incorporate Google Maps into your day-to-day life.
Daily Tech: Sony Debuting Touchscreen Vaios This Fall
- To coincide with the launch of Windows 7 on Oct. 22. Sony plans to announce touchscreen Vaios — Gizmodo
- US Airways aircrafts will start getting Gogo in-flight Internet service starting next year — Engadget
- Purchase a Nintendo Wii from GameStop this month and you'll get a free video game — CrunchGear
- Google Maps now has a feature that lets you include multiple searches in one search for directions — TechCrunch
- Good gadget deals of the day — Cult of Mac
- Log in for a chance to win a new Amazon Kindle — geeksugar
See Locations on a Map Without Leaving the Page
My new favorite online tool comes from Bookmaplet and it has revolutionized my life (OK, maybe not to that extreme, but it brings a smile to my face every time I use it!). I love to travel, and hate not knowing exactly where a place is when it's mentioned on a website. All you have to do is drag and drop Map That Address into your toolbar, and then whenever you're on a site that names a city name, an address, or even a country, just highlight it (like I did with Reading, PA, in the pic below) and click "Map That Address."
Website of the Day: HousingMaps
If you're house hunting, Craigslist can be a great resource for finding a sweet rental property. But once you're inside Craigslist, you usually have to click around Google Maps to find the whereabouts of online listings. Not anymore!
Local Experts Show Off Their Favorite Places on Google Maps
Google Maps has just announced a new feature called Favorite Places where users can select either the global or local option to see what trendsetters and local experts select as their favorite places and businesses. Google is using this new project as a way to bring attention to local businesses while encouraging those without websites to get online. As much as I like to think I already have my list of personal city faves, I absolutely love this feature because it opens up so many new options for me and you can see a gallery of photos from the location!
Daily Tech: Tech That Will Change Your Online Life
- These recent tech announcements are worth getting excited about. — Lifehacker
- Apple's new MacBook Pros get unboxed. — Engadget
- Ten percent of Twitter users generate 90 percent of the content.
Which Do You Find More Helpful: GPS or Web Directions?
I spent some time exploring unfamiliar territory over the weekend and charted out my adventures and directions with Google Maps in advance. Blame it on the Henny the night before, or my inability to chat with my copilot and drive, but I got lost. As we sat at the side of a sketchy road, frustrated and ready for a Garden Burger, I thanked my lucky stars for my iPhone.
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