Taking a road trip soon? You may already be using Google Maps to get directions, but starting today, the service may help you decide what to pack, too. My Post colleague Jason Samenow reported that Google has added a weather layer to Maps, giving users the option to check the current weather, cloud patterns and forecasts for the next four days. To use the new tool, hover over the widget in the upper-right corner of Google Maps and chose the to make the weather layer it visible. You’ll have to zoom out to about the state level to see cloud cover. Read full article > >

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Google adds weather to maps

The accuracy of Google Maps has been pulled into a debate about the border between two Central American countries.

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Google becomes part of border dispute

A new crowd-sourced portal to architecture’s greatest achievements and newest additions The just-launched OpenBuildings online database organizes architecture’s finest examples from around the globe in an effort to share info and highlight stunning developments. Multiple methods of navigating the buildings—as a grid, list, slideshow or Google Maps overlay—allow for individualized browsing of the user-driven site, and a forthcoming iPhone app will make it easy to tour architecture on-the-go. Already 2,000 buildings strong, co-founder Tom Mallory hopes the architectural community will play an instrumental role in building “an all-encompassing informational resource” for everyone from professionals to tourists. The wiki allows users to edit, add or delete items for a democratic (though remarkably thorough) look at architecture around the world. Register at the OpenBuildings site to submit a building or to just check out many of the amazing architectural feats already listed. Coming soon, the free OpenBuilding iPhone app called simply “Buildings” prompts self-guided architecture tours to make it even more convenient to learn about our built world.

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