April 22nd, 2013

Google Brings Public Alerts To Google Now, Search And Maps In Canada

GMM en-CA Storm Surge Warning

Google is bringing its Public Alerts system online in Canada today, after previously launching it in the U.S. and expanding it to Japan last month. The launch couldn’t be more timely, as Canada is currently experiencing high waters and flood problems in areas just experiencing the spring thaw, including northern Ontario’s popular Muskoka region cottage country. → Read More

January 24th, 2011

TomTom Traffic Stats: Know Your Traffic Patterns (If You're In Government)

Some infrastructure news for your Monday afternoon. Pretend this is Civlization V. TomTom has a new traffic database called TomTom Traffic Stats that makes it easier for BIG GOVERNMENT for study traffic patterns and the like. A sort of, “Hmm, maybe we should add a traffic light there, there seems to be a lot of slowing down and confusion as people approach the intersection.” → Read More