Openstreetmap.org(OSM) is a GIS editor of Openstreetmap project that supports free geographical data service for all over the world. While the website has professional quality on its minimalistic interface, the mobile setting can be improved to deliver the better speed on data feedback and web security on the user environment.     OSM provides a

(source www.clubic.com)   Introduction to Spotify Connect Spotify Connect is a feature that is described by Spotify that allows the user to “Play Spotify through your speakers, laptop or TV, using the Spotify app as a remote.” Specifically, I am examining the ability to use the Spotify Iphone app as a remote to control the Spotify

  The Roundabout Theatre Group produces several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows every year. Though Roundabout also present events like education programs and workshops, rent their venues and accept donations, purchasing ticket and looking up show information are patrons’ most urgent need, and yet their website is not user-friendly in terms of these services. Problem 1:

Introducing the Real Clear Politics Website Real Clear Politics (realclearpolitics.com) is a website that aggregates links to news articles from a variety of other credible, online periodicals.  The links on Real Clear Politics are updated at least twice daily, with a Morning Update section and an Afternoon Update section.  The site is organized by days

Peapod.com bills itself as “America’s leading internet grocer,” allowing its users to do their weekly shopping without having to step foot outside their door. Designed to mimic the store shopping experience, users “browse” the online aisles for typical grocery store goods and add purchases to their digital cart before scheduling either a home delivery or

Perhaps designed to do too much, this wall-mounted interface was customized to control all the audio/visual components, telephony, and lighting for a large conference room.  Attempting all-in-one simplicity, the device instead presents its users hodge-podge complexity. Two of its issues – and some solutions – are explored below. ISSUE: NAVIGATION Because the hardware provides a

  silive.com is a mobile news app of Staten Island’s local newspaper, the Staten Island Advance. The app allows users to “get the latest Staten Island news, weather, sports, jobs and entertainment info on [his or her] phone or tablet.” As a long-time resident of the borough, I have used this app a fair amount and

Do I have time to grab a coffee, or do I need to start sprinting? The MTA’s Subway Time app is the official solution to that eternal dilemma, serving as a mobile extension of the underground train timers. While it succeeds in presenting useful information, actually using Subway Time can often be tedious and frustrating.