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Solving the Traffic Jam Problem – Getting Cities Moving Again

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Luigi Cappel

I got pretty excited when I read the press release about Volkswagen getting together with D-Wave, using quantum computing to demonstrate real time traffic optimised routing at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon which starts tomorrow. I wish I was … Continue reading →

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Google Maps vs. Nokia HERE: two great Android map apps compared – AndroidPIT US (blog)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Google Maps might be the king of Android map apps, but Nokia HERE maps has been gaining popularity. See how the two face off in our Android map apps comparison. Source: http://www.androidpit.com Well put together review. I haven’t tried Google … Continue reading →

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Traffic jam busting app launched by entrepreneur – Manchester Evening News

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Traffeek allows people to create live traffic reports while they are on the move Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk It’s always good to see people coming up with new apps and in New Zealand the NZ Transport Agency is trying to encourage developers … Continue reading →

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Smart phones not the end all for travellers – Clearwater Times

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Travelers can pack smart phones but shouldn’t count on them for directions Source: http://www.clearwatertimes.com I recently read an  online article about 6 technologies that would become redundant and disappear in the coming years . This theme was subsequently repeated almost … Continue reading →

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