Thursday, November 01, 2007

News flash on online maps

Ask Introduces New Maps & Directions For UK (Search Engine Land)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:20:48 GMT
The mapping upgrades and improvements are coming so fast now from Google, Microsoft, MapQuest, and Yahoo that it's difficult to keep track of all the changes. Luckily, the Ask Blog walks us through all the features of the new and improved Ask Maps UK , which includes multi-point routing, walking directions (which are claimed to be unique to Ask), aerial views, and incorporates landmarks, ...

UN, Google and Cisco unveil online tool in battle against global ...

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:01:00 GMT
UN News Centre - 1 November 2007 – The United Nations has teamed up with technology leaders Google and Cisco to launch a new online site to ... Jones, Chief Technologist for Google Earth and Maps. “We have multiple legs on our stool and that is one of the pillars ...

Free 3D Modeling Added to Live Maps (WebProNews)

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:36:39 GMT
Windows Live Maps continues to do amazing things with its 3D view, adding an experience that in many ways matches or surpasses Google Earth, all while running in nothing more than your regular web browser. The latest new feature is the ability to add 3D models to the map, a feature Google Earth accomplishes with Google SketchUp, and Live Maps now manages with the 3DVIA Technology Preview, a ...

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