India's Flood, The Olympics and Mother Earth (Or Why the World Needs a Flood of New, Responsible Infrastructure Investment)

EDITOR'S CHOICE Cybersecurity Bill Ends up in 'Maybe Next Year' Pile Carriers Keen on Content Acceleration Lights Are Back on in India, So What's Next? Are Personal Data Control Products the 'Next Big Thing'?

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Thursday Recap: Google Earth Goes 3D, Time Honors Steve Jobs, Boxcar Update

So how's that OS X Mountain Lion working out for everyone, one day later? We're seeing an annoying issue with our MacBook Pro with Retina Display losing track of our USB 3.0 hub whenever the notebook sleeps, but otherwise it's been smooth sailing. Speaking of sailing, have you flown over L.A. or Boston or even San Francisco lately? Now you can, thanks to Google Earth 7.0. This and a few other tidbits make up our recap for Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Google Earth for iOS Beats Apple to the 3D Imaging Punch

Those cool 3D maps included with iOS 6 may still be a few months away, but if you have an iPhone 4S or recent iPad, you can get a taste of what they'll be like right now. That's because search giant Google has pushed out Google Earth 7.0 today, adding the ability to "take flight above entire cities in 3D." The only downside is the experience is limited to a handful of cities right now, so if Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Geneva or Rome aren't on your virtual bucket list, you'll have to wait a bit. Google promises "new additions in the coming weeks," but also notes you'll need an iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or new iPad to experience the new 3D imagery (the rest of the app works fine with any device running iOS 4.3 or later). The update also adds a "tour guide" mode for exploring places around you, including favorite cities, historic landmarks and natural wonders, and is available as always, free of charge from the App Store.

Time Names Steve Jobs One of 20 Most Influential of All Time

He may have been robbed of being the Person of the Year in 2011, but Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is now receiving far more acclaim from the publishers of Time magazine by being included in its list of "The 20 Most Influential Americans of All Time." We certainly wouldn't argue with the former CEO's inclusion, particularly when it includes legendary figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. In fact, Jobs is the sole member of the list whose impact was largely felt from the 1980's to present as number 20 in chronological order.

Washington Post Launches iPhone App for D.C. Visitors

Ready to take a trek to the nation's capital? Visiting Washington, D.C. can be a daunting experience, which is why The Washington Post has released a new iPhone app called Explore D.C. which offers a wealth of information for both tourists and local residents alike.

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15 Apropos 'Apps' for Earth Day

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