Posts Tagged ‘ google maps ’

Google Maps Envelopes Concept Turns Gmail into Snail Mail [PICS]

Apr 1st, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Google

Industrial designers Rahul Mahtani and Yofred Moik have conceptualized the addition of a “Send Envelope” button that would enable users to quickly send a physical letter — rather than an e-mail — with spiffy Google Maps-esque packaging.
They call the concept Google Maps Envelopes.
Mahtani and Molk envision an automated process where the click of the “Send Envelope” button [...]



Making money in the property market

Mar 23rd, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Omar Shaikh

The slump in home sales that followed the onset of the credit crunch and the recession led to widespread job cutsamong house building firms and saw thousands of estate agency branches closing down.
With lenders restricting their funds, and in some cases ceasing lending at all, people like mortgage brokers, solicitors and removal firms have all [...]



Seesmic’s web-based Twitter client gets an overhaul

Mar 22nd, 2010 | By omar shaikh | Category: Desktop applications

Although I’ve been a long-time Tweetdeck user, I’m always keeping my eye out for something better. Now, the question of what makes the perfect Twitter client is a highly personal one. The ideal client for me might be awful for you. A lot depends on how many people you follow, if you use lists heavily, [...]