Mapping

Here mapping and location services releases new tools for developers

Here, the automotive industry-owned mapping and location services company is launching a new set of tools that will let any developer easily build and launch an app that needs location-specific features.

Drones are mapping Indian cities, where they are permitted to operate

Drones are increasingly used in India to curb deforestation and check illegal mining and quarrying.

Nvidia Corp shows off smaller and more efficient AI computer for Baidu car

U.S. chipmaker Nvidia Corp showed off on Monday a smaller and more efficient artificial intelligence computer for self-driving cars, saying it would power Baidu's mapping and autonomous vehicle technology.

Uber is investing $500 million in its own mapping project; will be separate from Google Maps

Google Maps just is not good enough for Uber, so Uber is creating its own map of the world that is tailor made for Uber's needs.

Depicting an incorrect map of India could land you a Rs 100 crore fine

Wrong depiction of the map of India could land the violators in jail with a maximum term of seven years and fine up to Rs 100 crore.

Microsoft sells display ad business to AOL, and map business to Uber

The moves mean Microsoft will focus on its growing search advertising business based on its Bing search engine, and displaying maps on its Windows devices rather than generating the maps themselves.

Nepal earthquake: How digital volunteers mapped affected areas within 48 hours

On April 25, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal with the tremors and aftershocks killing over 5000 people. The same day began efforts from across the world to map the affected areas that will help with search, rescue and relief.

Fighting Ebola: Internet volunteers build maps for relief workers in West Africa

Donating to disasters used to mean writing a check to Oxfam or the Red Cross. These days in the Internet age, for the Ebola crisis, citizens from all over the world are donating their time by going online to build maps for relief workers.

Gogoi calls for proper mapping of human trafficking areas

Gogoi, who chaired a review meeting with officials of the state social welfare department, pointed out that the growing incidents of trafficking of women and children in the state was a matter of concern, an official spokesman said.

MapmyIndia revamps web user interface, social media sharing