Archive for December, 2005
Top 10 Technology Trends for 2006 ["comment"]
1. First there were WiFi hotspots, then hot zones ["even more so"]
2. Cell phones do everything ["right-on"]
3. Internet phone calls become more popular now that major Web companies are making it easier ["about time"]
4. The [MS] Office moves to the Web. Documents, e-mail and spreadsheets move off your desktop computer to the Web ["about time"]
5. Stem-cell research advances despite legal challenges ["right-on"]
6. Biotechs target flu vaccines ["right-on, same for other vaccines"]
7. Even small start-ups go global ["even more so"]
8. Video comes to the blog ["refer to 9"]
9. On-demand video everywhere ["refer to 2"]
10. Clean technologies ["even more so"]
Follow Up [4]: Graphic Software
Yet more evidence of acceptance of Google Maps and through it, of spatial relevance, by established publications:
A Guide to Commuting and Readers’ Stories
How Much Is Gas In Jersey?
In a related development, Microsoft continues to play catch-up with Google by acquiring GeoTango. However, with its “3D Internet Visualization- a truly open and web services-oriented solution”, GeoTango may just be the partner Microsoft needs for a tango.
–π
Related:
ESRI ArcWeb Services
NASA World Wind
