Phone coordinates collected and sold by data brokers. The kicker? They expose U.S. military and intelligence workers, including people who work in places like nuclear weapons facilities. Anything for a buck.
Cool site: How to get a high-res satellite photo of your favorite place
Satellite images of our little blue planet can dazzle even the most jaded among us. How cool would it be to see the best of our world through the eyes of a giant?
That brings us to a very cool website. SkyFi is a tool that lets you explore the world from space, and you can even order a photo of any coordinates on the planet for $175.
These photos are gorgeous, high-res and perfect on your wall or as a gift. Think about having a fantastic photograph from space of your corner of the world.
How to get satellite photos of your house
The SkyFi web tool is an interactive map where you can bop in and out of the many places there are to be on Earth. Trust us. It’s easy to spend plenty of time doing this.
To get the image you’re after, all you have to do is hit the black Order New Image button on the Explore sidebar tab. You’ll then be asked to input your specifications, including:
- The day or days you’d like the image to be captured.
- The details of the acquired file. For example, video or still image. Plus a few more beta options that aren’t available yet.
- The resolution of the image.
The base price for your image will be $175. Depending on your desired resolution and image area, it may top out at $3,500 or $7,000. A pretty penny, indeed. But talk about one of the most incredible gifts of all time.
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More ways to make them (or you!) smile
If you’re already sold, you can use the web tool to stake your claim. It’s an incredible resource if you’re a virtual tourist at heart, and you’ll be guaranteed to see a lot of cool stuff, even if you’re just clicking around.
How to find out where you took a picture
Your digital gallery is a one-way portal to precious moments from the past. Maybe you find a cool picture you forgot about and want to send it to your friends and family. Tap or click here for seven ways to privately share photos.
This location-sharing app could save your life
Navigation apps come with every smartphone, but using them can be a pain if you don’t have an exact address or know exactly where you’re going. It’s even worse if you’re in a new place and want someone to meet you.
How can you point them in your direction if you don’t know where you are? It’s not as if you could say some magic words and make them appear in front of you. Well, maybe you can.