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The 2012 Where Conference is looking for makers, hackers, developers and do-it-yourselfers who are working in the geolocation and mapping spaces.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ The 2012 Where Conference is looking for makers, hackers, developers and do-it-yourselfers who are working in the geolocation and mapping spaces. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2011://57.46339 2011-05-10T16:45:00Z 2011-05-10T16:45:00Z

Ignite takes place at Google I/O on Tue. May 10 at 5 PM PDT in Room 11 at Moscone West. If you can't be there, you can watch live on the I/O Live site.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Ignite takes place at Google I/O on Tue. May 10 at 5 PM PDT in Room 11 at Moscone West. If you can't be there, you can watch live on the I/O Live site. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2011://57.46335 2011-05-10T00:25:29Z 2011-05-10T00:25:29Z

This October, O'Reilly is launching Android Open, the first "big tent" Android-only conference. Our goal is to give all the Android players a place to become a community.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ This October, O'Reilly is launching Android Open, the first "big tent" Android-only conference. Our goal is to give all the Android players a place to become a community. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2011://57.45969 2011-03-15T14:00:00Z 2011-03-15T14:00:00Z

Cartagr.am uses Instagram's new API to create maps out of geolocated images. The resulting visualizations reveal a location's different sides.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Cartagr.am uses Instagram's new API to create maps out of geolocated images. The resulting visualizations reveal a location's different sides. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.43332 2010-11-12T00:00:00Z 2010-11-12T00:00:00Z

At Ignite London 2, Tom Scott told the story of a "Flash Mob Gone Wrong." It's struck a nerve and is gathering a lot of momentum on Reddit, MetaFilter and Twitter. Scott explains why and how he created the presentation in the following short interview.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ At Ignite London 2, Tom Scott told the story of a "Flash Mob Gone Wrong." It's struck a nerve and is gathering a lot of momentum on Reddit, MetaFilter and Twitter. Scott explains why and how he created the presentation in the following short interview. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.43263 2010-11-02T19:45:00Z 2010-11-02T19:45:00Z

Global Ignite Week returns Feb. 7-11, 2011. Last year, more than 600 Ignite talks were given in 67 cities on six continents. The bar is set even higher for round two.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Global Ignite Week returns Feb. 7-11, 2011. Last year, more than 600 Ignite talks were given in 67 cities on six continents. The bar is set even higher for round two. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.43170 2010-10-21T18:00:00Z 2010-10-21T18:00:00Z

Laurel Ruma and Brady Forest will co-chair Where 2.0 2011, running April 19-21, 2011 in Santa Clara, Calif.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Laurel Ruma and Brady Forest will co-chair Where 2.0 2011, running April 19-21, 2011 in Santa Clara, Calif. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.43129 2010-10-14T17:00:00Z 2010-10-14T17:00:00Z

Google and other companies are jockeying for position in the location space, which makes the next Where 2.0 particularly intriguing. Here's a look at the planned topics, sessions and workshops -- and a reminder to get your proposals in before the Oct. 25 deadline.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Google and other companies are jockeying for position in the location space, which makes the next Where 2.0 particularly intriguing. Here's a look at the planned topics, sessions and workshops -- and a reminder to get your proposals in before the Oct. 25 deadline. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.42921 2010-09-14T09:47:27Z 2010-09-14T09:47:27Z

Startups are starved for attention, which is why this year's Web 2.0 Expo NY will feature a Startup Showcase. Take a look at the 30 companies selected to participate.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Startups are starved for attention, which is why this year's Web 2.0 Expo NY will feature a Startup Showcase. Take a look at the 30 companies selected to participate. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.41941 2010-08-20T23:22:02Z 2010-08-20T23:22:02Z

SimpleGeo, geo cloud services and data provider, and Stamen, creators of many beautiful data visualizations, have teamed up to release Polymaps. Polymaps is an opensource Javascript mapping framework. It's been on Github for a while, but they are finally announcing it. Out of the gate, Stamen has also launched a great example application, PrettyMaps, combining Natural Earth, OSM and...

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ SimpleGeo, geo cloud services and data provider, and Stamen, creators of many beautiful data visualizations, have teamed up to release Polymaps. Polymaps is an opensource Javascript mapping framework. It's been on Github for a while, but they are finally announcing it. Out of the gate, Stamen has also launched a great example application, PrettyMaps, combining Natural Earth, OSM and... tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.41925 2010-08-19T01:32:23Z 2010-08-19T01:32:23Z

In one move, Facebook appears to have both validated and claimed the check-in space. We take an early look at the functionality and impact of Facebook Places, the company's just-announced check-in / location tool.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ In one move, Facebook appears to have both validated and claimed the check-in space. We take an early look at the functionality and impact of Facebook Places, the company's just-announced check-in / location tool. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.41889 2010-08-16T19:37:05Z 2010-08-16T19:37:05Z

Where you live has a huge impact on how much you drive. If your neighborhood has easy access to public transportation or there are a lot of amenities nearby, you can walk more and drive less (thus saving money while getting a little exercise). Front Seat's Walk Score has become a well-known metric for determining a place's walkability (Radar...

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Where you live has a huge impact on how much you drive. If your neighborhood has easy access to public transportation or there are a lot of amenities nearby, you can walk more and drive less (thus saving money while getting a little exercise). Front Seat's Walk Score has become a well-known metric for determining a place's walkability (Radar... tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.41856 2010-08-10T16:00:00Z 2010-08-10T16:00:00Z

Waze, the company behind the free turn-by-turn navigation app of the same name, is upping its game with their latest release. It has long made referred to itself as a community mapping app, but there was no really way to be a part of a community within the app -- until now. Today's release is going to add Groups to the Waze iPhone and Android apps.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Waze, the company behind the free turn-by-turn navigation app of the same name, is upping its game with their latest release. It has long made referred to itself as a community mapping app, but there was no really way to be a part of a community within the app -- until now. Today's release is going to add Groups to the Waze iPhone and Android apps. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.40364 2010-07-28T18:22:02Z 2010-07-28T18:22:02Z

We are looking for startups to show-off at the Web 2.0 Expo in NYC. We always find a place to showcase them and this year is no different. This year we're hosting our first ever Startup Showcase. Highlighting the startup ecosystem's creativity and variety, the Showcase will give you a chance to get in front of hundreds of potential users and a couple of high-profile investors. The submissions for the Startup Showcase are open until next Monday, 8/2. Let us know you are interested now. The Web 2.0 Expo runs from September 27-30th.

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ We are looking for startups to show-off at the Web 2.0 Expo in NYC. We always find a place to showcase them and this year is no different. This year we're hosting our first ever Startup Showcase. Highlighting the startup ecosystem's creativity and variety, the Showcase will give you a chance to get in front of hundreds of potential users and a couple of high-profile investors. The submissions for the Startup Showcase are open until next Monday, 8/2. Let us know you are interested now. The Web 2.0 Expo runs from September 27-30th. tag:radar.oreilly.com,2010://57.40021 2010-06-07T18:56:16Z 2010-06-07T18:56:16Z

Ignite NYC is returning for its 9th edition during the third Internet Week; I'll be co-hosting with Igntie NYC Director Tikva Morowati. We've got a great set of speakers and we'll be holding the event this Wednesday at Internet Week's Headquarters (Metropolitan Pavilion; 125 W. 18th Street - register). As always each speaker will get just 5 minutes on...

Brady Forrest http://radar.oreilly.com/brady/ Ignite NYC is returning for its 9th edition during the third Internet Week; I'll be co-hosting with Igntie NYC Director Tikva Morowati. We've got a great set of speakers and we'll be holding the event this Wednesday at Internet Week's Headquarters (Metropolitan Pavilion; 125 W. 18th Street - register). As always each speaker will get just 5 minutes on...