So we all love the mapping technology that has emerged over the last couple of years. Who hasn’t spent too much checking out Google Earth?
But where do you draw the line in terms of being able to the GPS and mapping technology to get a view of the world? Google’s Street View service has been […]
If you’re a Google Finance user, you’ll be happy to know that a Canadian version has been launched. It includes:
- Top financial news from Canadian sources
- Search with a preference for Canadian companies
- Front-page high level economic data from the Bank of Canada
- Portfolios in Canadian currency (or the currency of your choice)
- Equity data […]
I’m just as excited about the next guy about Google’s acquisition of super-cool Grand Central but it was disappointing to get access to the beta only to discover Grand Central isn’t available in Canada. What’s with that? For those unfamiliar with Grand Central, it’s a Web-based service that routes all your numbers - home, cell, […]
Mike Pegg, Canada’s resident Google Maps expert, has a great post today on some of the more interesting new Google Maps mash-ups in Canada. The list includes:
- AllTorontoPubs, which provides more than 470 pubs, bars and locations in Toronto along with TTC stops and Green “P” parking lots
- Toronto: Taxi Fare Finder, which lets you […]
Another cool Web 2.0 gets suck into the M&A vortex as eBay has apparently acquired StumbleUpon, one of the most useful discovery services around, for $40-million to $45-million. First blush, I don’t get it but, then again, I didn’t get eBay acquiring Skype so what do I know. Om Malik suggests eBay could turn jump-start […]
For anyone interested in Google’s $23-million acquisition of AdScape Media, Google has put together a FAQ. Adscape,which develops technology to put advertising within video games, was started in Ottawa but moved its headquarters to Silicon Valley after raising venture capital south of the border. Most of the company’s R&D, however, is still done in Ottawa.
Share This
About a month ago, it appeared that Google was on the verge of buying AdScape Media, which started in Ottawa before moving its corporate HQ to Silicon Valley (Most of the R&D is sitll done in Ottawa, though). Anyway, PaidContent reports that discussions may have fallen apart with Google now exploring other options ot get […]
According to the Wall St. Journal, Google could be moving into the fast-emerging video game advertising business by acquiring Adscape Media Inc.. While Adscape has its headquarters in Mountain View, Ca., it was started five years ago in Ottawa and the company’s R&D and design operations remain therel. To date, Adscape has raised $3.2-million in […]
Amid reports that Google may be working with wireless carrier, Orange, to create a Google phone, the spotlight is being thrust again on Kitchener, Ont.-based Reqwireless, which Google quietly acquired earlier this year. Reqwireless’ technology is an important part of Google’s wireless e-mail client, and Om Malik is suggesting the small start-up will be playing […]
Five Limes has launched a new Green Map service that provides an interactive map of “green” service in 13 cities in Canada and the U.S.
Share This
Technology and Web 2.0 News from a Canadian Perspective
Written by Tris Hussey [email] for b5media.
Shared bookmarks
A Feed is Born
Alister Cameron, Blogologist
Cellphone9
Deep Jive Interests
Digital Photography School
Easy As VoIP
Eco Friendly Driver
Flightnest
Gadgenista
High Def Delight
Inside Online Video
iPhone 24x7
Maple Leaf Two
Microsoft Weblog
New Linux User
Office Tweaks
Search Engine Herald
Tech Side Up
That Damn PC
The After Mac
The Gadget Blog
Ultra Light Delight
Uncover the Internet
Windows Vista Weblog
Recent Comments