MapBox has unveiled a new map editor it created for the OpenStreetMap data project. Called iD, this software is said to make it easier for users to contribute data to maps right from within the browser. The new editor will be used officially in the project starting today. With over a million mappers in its…
Yelp announced today the launch of a new revenue estimation tool for local businesses. With this tool, any shop owner can determine just how much of their business coming from Yelp compares to the national averages based on a Boston Consulting Group Study released last week. Available for free, Yelp says all businesses will be…
Coming under fire over its access to private information and its advertising services, Facebook today announced that it has expanded the breadth of its ‘Download Your Information‘ tool, allowing users to backup more detailed information from their social networking account. Posting to its Privacy page, Facebook details the new data it will make available to…
Brands may be about to see more incentive to jump aboard the Google+ bandwagon, as new reports show that the social platform may see itself connected with Analytics. According to two different reports from WebSonic and DutchCowboys, a confidential Google presentation shows promo graphics which showcase the ability to track page activity with Google Analytics. Facebook…
With businesses working hard to make the most out of Pinterest’s explosive growth and traffic rates, there are lots of tips and tricks on how to make the social network work for them. Now there’s a site, Pinerly, that will help you figure out if what you’re doing is actually working. The invite-only site makes it…
On Tuesday, Instagram released its photo sharing client on Android. It racked up a million downloads in a day and we found it to compare well to its iOS counterpart. Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger has now posted an explanation of how it kept up with those million new users in the first day. One of…
Let’s face it. Apartment hunting is one of the most miserable things in existence. Sure, if you’re filthy rich the problems may not seem as dire, but for the average person finding a place to live means tons and tons of work and time. One of the worst parts of finding a place to live…
Planning on using Windows Server 8 for your on-prem hosting needs? Get ready to use Azure. If you want to, that is. Microsoft is working on a cloud-based backup system for Windows Server 8 that will employ its Azure product to keep files safe, and in the cloud. Everything, aside from system state, will be stored…
When we’re trying to capture something really funny, awesome, or downright amusing with our camera, the video quality is the last thing we’re thinking about. Capture the moment is the goal, and if you do it right then you might just have the next “viral” gem on your hands. YouTube has announced a new feature…
I’ve intended to write a post on the topic of Zune’s impact on the Metro design aesthetic for some time, but it took musings from Paul Thurrott to jog me into action. He has an excellent post up, comparing elements of Zune’s desktop client to Office 15′s design. Once stacked side by side, the verdict…
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