Google Latitude Goes Desktop

Google Latitude Goes Desktop
Google have launched Latitude with a desktop iGoogle gadget to help you stay in touch with friends and family that may not have a smartphone. Google learned that a desktop experience is important to you even if you’re already using Latitude on your phone. Today, you can now visit a dedicated site that makes it easier than ever to use Latitude when you’re already on your computer. From the Friends tab, you can:

• See where your friends are on Google Maps
• Add friends and accept sharing requests
• Control your privacy settings

Do more with Latitude
You’ll also now find Latitude and Latitude apps together in one place. After browsing your friends list, go to the History or Apps tabs to turn on optional Latitude apps such as:

• Google Location History (Beta) to see your personal history dashboard
• Google Location Alerts to get nearby friend alerts
• Google Talk Location Status to post your location in your chat status
• Google Public Location Badge to publish your location on your blog or site

Google Latitude Apps (must be signed into Google)
https://www.google.com/latitude/apps

My Geo Position

My Geo Position

A quick and simple site to find any position around the world.



MyGeoPosition.com offers:

* Geocoding of worldwide addresses
* Finetuning of the position using a drap & drop marker
* Geoposition as float or in degrees
* Setting an inaccuracy (~1m, ~10m, ~100m, ...) for data protection reasons
* Automated creation of geo-metatags for websites and weblogs
* Automated creation of geotags for websites, weblogs and images
* Automated creation of kml files (Google Earth)
* iGoogle gadget for quick geocoding from your personal landing page
* Slim design, quick loading process
* NEW: Enter a geocoded website url and its location will be displayed on the map

A GPS Jacket on sale

A GPS Jacket on sale in the UK for £350

• GPS technology provides updates every 10 seconds
• Firm says garment gives young more independence

Not sure on this...
So for your first year that is £350+£120 (£470)

If had a lifejacket (life preserver) option this would be more useful.

There is a children's version for £250+£170 for the paranoid parent.

So now there are trainers (sneakers/runners), Jackets. Next GPS trousers (pants)?

direct links
http://www.bladerunner.tv/product/details.php?id=trlbzr

http://www.bladerunner.tv/product/details.php?id=CHILDRENS

for that price I would want the 'drying mode' and 'self adjusting mode' of the 'back to the future' (part II) jacket

Source Guardian Unlimited
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/oct/23/news.crime

Track Your Shoes (GPS Gadget)

GPS in your Shoes

Ever lost your shoes?

Here is a pair you can always find



"smallest lightest, most durable and powerful electronics on the market today

Interchangeable, waterproof and shock-proof module, from one shoe to the next"

http://www.gtxcorp.com/whatshot.htm

You can track your shoes and view the trail in Google Maps and Google Earth

Using Assisted GPS (now available in the N95 phone also)
PDF on this Technology (for geeks)

But can it recharge by walking?

Which shoe has the chip either or both?

ViewFinder - GPS Map Locator

Lost? not any more.	Step One : View ViewRanger generates a 360 degree, 3D-rendered panoramic view of your location using GPS data. Horizontal scrolling via your phone's keypad provides easy to use, unique immersive-mapping turning your mobile into a pocket viewpoint chart.
	Step Two : Select ViewTags identify key landscape features and points of interest using the latest Ordnance Survey mapping data. Highlight and select ViewTags to gain access to more detailed information on a particular landmark or point of interest.
	Step Three : Information View photographs and textual information associated with your selected point of interest and your immediate surroundings. Uploading your own text and images to an existing ViewTag allows you to record and share experiences with the ViewRanger community.

"ViewRanger™ is a unique mapping, navigation and information tool for mobile phones that provides information about your immediate surroundings through a natural and intuitive display"