Adam Aleksic talks about his new book 'Algospeak,' which details how algorithms are changing our vocabulary; plus, we check in with Hennessy + Ingalls bookstore.

Map matching algorithms are fundamental to aligning raw positioning data, typically obtained through GPS, with digital road network databases. These techniques address inherent uncertainties in ...

Sometimes you want to get from A to B as quickly as possible—but what if you want to savor the journey? Well, Yahoo has been working on an algorithm that ...

Traffic mapping apps allow you to choose the fastest route, avoid highways or tolls, and even determine the most eco-friendly paths. But the newest choice could provide commuters a completely ...

The group began by testing the system in a six-sided room, but went on to accurately map part of the ornate Lausanne Cathedral, the 900-year-old church in the heart of city.