Bookmaplet does a really simple thing well. Power browser users (Ubiquity fans, for example) can quickly copy, paste and map an address, but a simple bookmarklet allows you to highlight an address on a web page, hit the bookmark, and see the location in a Google Maps window that pops in without leaving the page you’re on. Know a similar on-page mapper that works as well? Tell us in the comments. [via ResourceShelf]
Because it needs to be approved, customised and otherwise vetted by the maintainers of Ubuntu Linux’s repositories, the just-released Firefox 3.5 isn’t officially available on that system. With one terminal command, though, open-sourcers can grab and install a working copy. More »
New data-geeky gadget site gdgt (pronounced either G-D-G-T or just “gadget”) doesn’t deliver giant pictures with the latest news on brand-new devices. It tracks what gadgets you had, have and want, and filters tips, gripes and discussions around them. More »
If you’re equally fascinated by grammar, gadgets, games, free software, journalism and early rising, then we’ve got the perfect job opportunity for you. Lifehacker, Gizmodo and Kotaku are seeking a night editor More »
3 has set a date for when it will join Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Apple itself in selling the iPhone 3GS — July 17. In typical iPhone style, there’s no pricing yet, but you can pre-register your interest on the 3 site. [iPhone on 3]
We’ve just past June 30, so it must be Week 26 of the year, right? The answer turns out to be “maybe”, especially if you’re running Excel. More »
The dumping of the government-backed GROCERYchoice site just days before a relaunch by Choice has understandably got the consumer advocate and publisher pretty hacked off, with Choice’s chief executive describing the government’s attitude as “like putting Dracula in charge of the blood bank”. More »
Most carriers want to tie you in to a plan if you want to buy an iPhone, but if you don’t fancy signing up Apple has made the task somewhat simpler by offering unlocked iPhones via its online store. More »
One of the alleged selling points for Microsoft’s Bing search engine is more relevant results, so adding in recent posts from Twitter is an obvious thing to do. More »
Need to get quotes for a local tradesperson to fix your bathroom or handle your tax return? A new option on eBay adds that feature. More »
