Google Opens Its Maps API to Augmented Reality Development Nick Kolakowski, March 19, 2018 The blockbuster success of “Pokémon Go” in 2016 demonstrated that augmented reality, when married with the right content, could prove wildly successful among a broad cross-section …
Google Maps: Now With Pac-Man Dice Staff, April 1, 2015 It’s April 1, and you know what that means: Time for Google’s annual prank. This year, Google has a good one. Head over to Google Maps, …
Apple Purchases Embark to Improve Maps App Nick Kolakowski, August 23, 2013 Embark creates free mass-transmit maps and schedules for mobile devices running either iOS or Google Android. …
Apple Buys HopStop: Report Nick Kolakowski, July 22, 2013 Apple is clearly trying to improve its Maps app by acquiring a number of mapping-and-navigation software firms. …
Apple Buys Locationary for Mapping, Business Data Nick Kolakowski, July 19, 2013 Apple was evidently in the market for a data-integration firm with a platform that could help build out its troubled Maps app. …
Google Revamps Maps App for Android Nick Kolakowski, July 10, 2013 The app offers crowdsourced reviews and enhanced navigation options. …
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Sphinx of Cupertino Nick Kolakowski, May 29, 2013 Apple’s CEO revealed precious little during his talk at AllThingsD’s D11 conference. …
Google May Launch Bidding War with Facebook Over Waze: Report Nick Kolakowski, May 24, 2013 Google could end up battling Facebook for control of Waze, which builds a mapping-and-navigation app. …
Walking the Galapagos with Google Nick Kolakowski, May 23, 2013 The next exotic locale for Street View: the Galapagos Islands, land of giant tortoises and other unique species. …
If Apple and Yahoo Got Together, What Would the Baby Look Like? Nick Kolakowski, April 10, 2013 A new report suggests the two tech companies are considering some sort of mobile alliance. …
