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Google Maps is turning the world into one huge SimCity model
Coming soon to Google Maps — a new way to navigate cities in the form of highly detailed digital models that look like 3D movies. Here's how "Immersive View" is described on the Google Blog: Thanks to advances in computer vision and AI that allow us to fuse together billions of Street View and aerial… READ THE REST
Site maps the abandoned railroads of America
Abandoned Rails maps thousands of miles of abandoned routes, complete with photos and articles about the history of America's railroads. For example, check out the West End Branch, abandoned only a few years ago, one of the many rusting lines across the country which always strike me as potential elements of passenger light rail services… READ THE REST
Fun browser game tests how well you know your geographic area
Back of Your Hand is a fun browser game that tests how well you know the streets of a particular city or area. Apparently for me, the answer is not very well. I blame it on Google Maps and Waze. READ THE REST
This mini fridge is here to make sure your brain food is at the perfect temp
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's never too late to get an education, but reteaching yourself to get in the zone while trying to study is super difficult, and an empty stomach never helped anything. While you… READ THE REST
Become an Adobe pro for less than $25 during the Back To Education Sale
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you've ever tried to create a visual on a computer — whether it be a video series or a poster or what have you — you know it's not exactly as intuitive… READ THE REST
Stop being P.O.'d by PDFs with a sweet deal on this editing tool
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Technology is supposed to be awesome and constantly making our lives more convenient, right? Well, if that's the case, then how can some pieces of tech leave us aggravated? Unfortunately, some things that… READ THE REST