3D scenes and models are now even more realistic in Google Earth 6 thanks to 3D Trees. From Google… With 3D trees in Google Earth, we’ve brought characteristic trees to life, from the palm trees that dot San Francisco’s bayfront Embarcadero Street, to the olive trees that cling to the Acropolis in Athens, to the flowering dogwoods found in Tokyo’s parks. All told, there are around 50 different tree species to explore in Google Earth and counting – This first release of 3D trees in Google Earth includes more than 80 million trees to study and explore Source: Lat/Long blog) – download Google Earth 6
Archives for November 29, 2010
iPhone Auto Correct Fun – Dam you Auto Correct!
If you’ve ever used an iPhone and have auto-correct enabled then you’ll be loving this resource… enter Dam You Auto Correct http://damnyouautocorrect.com/ – the funny resource takes a light-hearted look at the joys and pitfalls associated with the iPhone auto-correct feature. I still to this day bust a gut when I think of the day that I was Tweeting from my iPhone and auto-correct replaced “Whitehouse” in my tweet with “WhoreHouse”… too much fun! What’s your favorite or most embarrassing auto-correct Fail??Remember, always read your post before hitting that “Send” button… (thanks to @manomarks for the tip off!)
Event Tip – SQL 08/Bing Maps Connector Web series
Here’s a tip off about an online event from Microsoft – Unlock the spatial data stored in Microsoft SQL Server 2008, part of the SQL 08/Bing Maps Connector Web series. Event details…
Attend this webcast and learn how SQL Server 2008 can help you visualize your data on a map using a free download called DataConnector. You’re most likely already familiar with SQL Server support for spatial data and now with DataConnector viewing this data on a map from Microsoft Bing is even easier. In no time at all using DataConnector you’ll be a wizard at displaying your organization’s geospatial data on a map or image of the world! This web cast will introduce DataConnector and relevant components, and we will deep dive on Microsoft Bing Maps and Microsoft SQL Server 2008’s spatial features and APIs.
DataConnector can help you:
- View SQL Server 2008 spatial data on a map or image of the world
- Create lines and polygons (right on the map!) and store them to SQL Server 2008
- Save your organization money leveraging the Microsoft software you most likely already own
- Utilize vector and raster data and query/display this data rapidly
Mobile Devs… Submit a paper to NN4D and Win a Nokia N8
Here’s a cool opportunity from Navteq, enabling developers to contribute their expertise to the NAVTEQ NN4D developer library and also have a chance at scoring a Nokia N8 smartphone. Contest details… To enter, submit a short article or video on the best practices of using NAVTEQ’s APIs. A panel of experts will review all submissions, and the best of the best will be published on NN4D.com. Additionally one whitepaper and one video will be selected to win the grand prize, a Nokia N8. See more details HERE or enter now! The submission deadline is December 30, 2010
