Mashups that overlay any kind of data on top of an online map are all the rage. But up until now I didn't know that even I, with no coding experience whatsoever, could make a customized map of my own.

Google is building on its popular My Maps tab by releasing application programming interfaces (APIs) that can overlay third-party content onto Google Maps. Called “Mapplets,” these mashups complement ...

Google has created a tool to let non-technical users create Google Maps mashups, extending this capability beyond the realm of software developers. The feature, called My Maps, is designed to let ...