Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Googgle news aggregator. Apparently it uses what is known as a "treemap visualization algorith" ...way too technical for my left sided brain but it sounds good to me! I really like the way that it has redefined the way in which we read news, I particularly like the way in which you can select news categories by colour allowing you to view only your personal interests.

Kind of reminds me a little of Negropontes prediction concerning the customisation of information for the individual. Not that I totally agree with the complete customisation of information for individuals. I believe that a customised view of the world might be restricting and create a narrow minded approach to life, not to mention the wonderful things that they might miss out on if you only get exposed to what you like and know. Where would the element of surprise be? Anyway enough ranting nJoy! news map.