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BenQ unveils new Google-certified interactive displays for education

BenQ launches the Board Pro RP04 and the Board Master RM04, Google-certified interactive educational displays.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps

Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

Space Technologies

Startup's 'super-map' takes on Google Earth

Soar launches its 'super-map', poised to rival Google Earth by offering near real-time global imagery from satellites, drones, and aerial cameras.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019

Gaming

Google puts Mario on the map

Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Internet of Things

Exclusive interview: Nearmap on competing with Google Maps

Cloud technology has the ability to break down borders, whether that be the four walls of an office, or geographical borders separating countries.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Data Analytics

Profiting from Product End-of-Life

Distribution Central's Annuity Systems service helps resellers manage renewals and product lifecycles efficiently, driving profits from end-of-life products.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2013

Google

Google acquires restaurant review brand Zagat

Google bolsters its local content strategy by acquiring restaurant review guide Zagat, aiming to enhance its search and maps services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2011

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Google adds weather to Google Maps

Google Maps now features live weather updates, including global forecasts and temperatures, in partnership with weather.com and US Naval Research Lab.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2011

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PHILIPS VENT MOUNT FOR IPHONE

Philips releases a GBP £39.95 vent mount for iPhones, offering hands-free GPS access with 360-degree swivel, available at major retailers like Harvey Norman.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009

DataCentre infrastructure

Monopoly game gets swamped

Hasbro, makers of the Monopoly board game, were taken by surprise when they launched a realworld, online  version of the game.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

EduTech

Google your family tree - Book Review

Google Your Family Tree offers guidance to novice and seasoned genealogists, detailing how to leverage Google's tools for ancestral research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009

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Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal

Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019