Online

China Won SimCity With Censorship-Bypassing 3D Baidu Maps

China has repeatedly prevented Google Maps from providing maps of China because the government would like the right to censor landmarks and locations. That means people miss out on cool features, like Google’s 3D view for Android. So what does China do instead? Have Baidu – the most popular search engine there – provide a 3D pixel art version instead. The result is amazing.


February 26, 2010
Online

Another Potential Casualty In The Google-China Wars

With all the intrigue around China hacking Google and Google hacking back, it’s easy to overlook the real-world consequences of what further escalation might lead to. Specifically: Chinese researchers and scientists could see the plug pulled on their work process.


January 22, 2010
Mobile

Motorola Working AROUND Google For Android Phones In China

Google’s war with the Chinese government could end up hurting Motorola, one of its Android mobile handset partners that plans to sell phones in China.