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Ivan Nieves
10 virtual tours of the world’s most famous landmarks
The Guardian - Antonia Wilson
Machu Picchu, Peru Many details of how the Inca site was constructed are still a mystery. Built in the Andes at 2,430 metres above sea level around AD1450, Machu Picchu was created without wheels or animals...
March 30
Ivan Nieves
Positionstack: The Best Geocoding API in the World
webdesignledger.com - Andrei Tiburca
I think it’s safe to say that there are many benefits to geocoding. But it’s not always easy to find a tool that allows you to geocode easily and …
January 28
Ivan Nieves
The Best Ramen Restaurants in America
thrillist.com
Updated on 12/20/2019 at 5:31 PM Tonchin | Cole Saladino/Thrillist Tonchin | Cole Saladino/Thrillist Sitting alone in the tight quarters of Totto Ramen …
Jun 3, 2014
Ivan Nieves
Army photogrammetry technique makes 3D aerial maps in minutes
TechCrunch - Devin Coldewey
Aerial imagery is a common asset in military matters, but 3D maps can be difficult to collect on short notice without specialized equipment. This new photogrammetry technique from the Army Corps of Engineers,...
Nov 16, 2019
Ivan Nieves
This guy walks around Tokyo with a GoPro strapped on
boingboing.net - Mark Frauenfelder
One of my family's favorite things to do is wander the neighborhoods of Tokyo. The narrow streets, filled with colorful visual, olfactory, and aural …
Nov 11, 2019