Depending on your temperament, you’ll have a different reaction to seeing a map of literally everywhere you’ve taken your iPhone (or 3G iPad) since you bought it. You might think it’s a neat hack to gain some perspective on your far-ranging life. Or you might wonder why Apple has been keeping this information all along. More »
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OpenHeatMap takes your standard, not exactly eye-catching spreadsheet data and maps it out across any geographic area, giving you better context and a far more interesting presentation. More »
Open-source mapping tool Crowdmap creates interactive maps for visualising location-based data on a map and timeline. The tool crowdsources information via a web form, mobile phone or Twitter, though it also uses news sources to document and verify incidents. More »
It’s interesting to look at trending topics on Twitter to see what’s new and has captured public interest, but Twitter is a big place with millions of tweets flying around. Trendsmap drills down through the data to see local trends. More »
If you’ve never abandoned your 4th grade obsession with the night sky (and who has?), Star Viewer is a web-based tool for peeking at some of the most interesting and vivid sights in the night sky. More »
Contemplating a move but want to know a bit more about the area you’re considering and make sure you’ll fit in? Suburb Matchmaker draws on a range of information to help you find the best match. More »
