an article on whether/how Google Earth aids potential terrorists

“Towers are registered with the FCC. We’ve taken the information and compiled it into a searchable database, and displayed it with Google Maps to give you a graphical interface to see towers in your area.”

Plot your GPS tracklog in real time with this Google Maps hack

Personal weather station & webcam overlay on Google Maps. Exports to Google Earth.

2-layered maps with street view + satellite view

hack that uses Google’s API to help record distances traveled during a running or walking workout