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on Thursday May 15, @06:35PM
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Oddly enough, CNet news is the first site I have seen reporting that Google has now started to collect 3D data with their StreetView endeavor. Here is an excerpt from the article : "Google confirmed today it's gathering 3D data along with the photographs it takes for its online Street View service, a potential boon for those of us who fantasize about flying like Superman through urban landscapes, at least virtually.
"The imaging technology includes lasers that collect 3D geometry data," the company said Thursday in a statement. However, for now at least, the 3D information is just experimental, Google said. "
This is the first time I can recall in a while, where they are actually trailing pretty far behind Microsoft and their Local Live service. It actually feels like they are now trying to catch up to Microsoft. Head on over to the CNet site for all the details.
This is the first time I can recall in a while, where they are actually trailing pretty far behind Microsoft and their Local Live service. It actually feels like they are now trying to catch up to Microsoft. Head on over to the CNet site for all the details.
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For more information and a link to see it in action, visit the blog link above. Remember, click on the camera next to the turn by turn direction to see the streetview representation of it. Update: 04/29 21:09 GMT by S :Here's the official Google Lat Long announcement.
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For a more detailed explanation of why this is occurring, please visit the blog link above.
For a more detailed explanation of why this is occurring, please visit the blog link above.
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