Monday, December 22. 2008

First Turn-by-Turn Android App Built on OpenStreetMap

The app in alpha is available for Germany, France, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Ireland. Gizmodo suggests the U.S. is missing since the OSM data isn't so good. Video below.

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Sensor in Ball, Gloves Confirm Plays

A team of students, lead by their Steeler fan instructor, at Carnegie Mellon developed the system which now includes sensors in both the glove and the ball. It can tell if the ball hit the ground before being caught and confirm who had control of the ball. No one is yet using the technology which could eventually expand to sensors in players' shoes or to confirm a touchdown.

I'm still getting used to instant replay in college football. I'm not ready for this!

- Pittsburgh Post Gazette via Gizmodo

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