Category Archives: news
Google Maps API Library for GWT
Hello everybody, 2009 starts with a very good news for Java web developers interested in Google Maps services. This week, the Google Geo Developers Blog published about the announcement of the Google API Libraries for Google Web Toolkit. They’re a collection of libraries that provide Java language bindings for popular Google JavaScript APIs, facilitating its use with GWT, which translates your […]
Omnibus – Finding Public Transport Route
Hi, here in Recife was released a new service which provides public transport routes. Developed by Inove Informatica, users can use Omnibus to find a way to achieve some destination using buses and subways. The result is both a textual and visual description, providing an easy google map iteraction. The same kind of service is […]
Jimmy Wales Interview
Hi, this week, Wikipedia co-founder, Jimmy Wales, went to Brazil to participate in a collaboration event stated in Sao Paulo between November 10th and 12th. Besides of the event, he made a lot of interviews talking about the encyclopedia he created, the collaboration perspective, his future works and the future of the Internet. So, I […]
Secure Gmail
Hi, few weeks ago, I told you about Gmail and Remote Sign Out. Today, the good news is for those who worries about secure navigation. If you are one of them, it’s time to change some gmail default options. Now, you are able to configure your gmail account to use always HTTPS protocol. Using an […]
Walking Routes on Google Maps
Hi, this week Google announced a new feature in the most famous web mapping service throughout the world. Until now, google maps enabled just car routes tracing, but at this moment you will be able to trace walking directions also. For that, you will need just to select the option in the search result box: […]
Gmail and Remote Sign Out
Hi, the official Gmail’s blog announced a new feature in gmail account. They’re adding a new layer of information and control which provides the possibility of tracking your recent sessions and also sign yourself out remotely. Who never forget a gmail session opened in somewhere?? It’s commun to leave gmail logged in with your most […]
