Avideh Zakhor: The brains behind Google Earth and Street View
For one of Silicon Valley's most important inventions, we can thank Avideh Zakhor, creator of the technology that brought us Google Earth and Street View.
Business
May 26, 2017
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News tagged with google maps
Google Earth invites you to 'get lost' exploring the planet
Google Earth is getting a revival, as the 3-D mapping service reorients itself to become more of a tool for adventure and exploration.
Internet
Apr 18, 2017
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Google Maps already tracks you; now other people can, too
Google Maps users will soon be able to broadcast their movements to friends and family—the latest test of how much privacy people are willing to sacrifice in an era of rampant sharing.
Internet
Mar 22, 2017
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Trump Tower becomes 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps
Someone renamed Donald Trump's midtown Manhattan building on Google Maps, and the new moniker isn't very flattering.
Internet
Nov 27, 2016
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Google disappointed by South Korean refusal on mapping data
South Korea rejected a request by Google to use local mapping data in the company's global maps service in a long-awaited ruling Friday that had divided the country for months.
Internet
Nov 18, 2016
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Review: Google's entry into smartphone design has some very cool features
I always thought Google was missing out on a great opportunity in not having its own phone to take advantage of its Android operating system.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 9, 2016
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Google's Allo chat app is clever—just not all that smart
Google wants to add a middleman to your mobile chats—a personal virtual assistant who's not shy about interjecting itself into the conversation.
Software
Sep 21, 2016
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Mapping a new course with smartphone apps
When it comes to map apps, consumers are finding plenty of fresh paths to digital navigation thanks to Google, Apple and a whole host of rivals.
Software
Sep 14, 2016
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Engineers teach machines to recognize tree species
Engineers from Caltech have developed a method that uses data from satellite and street-level images, such as the ones that you can see in Google maps, to create automatically an inventory of street trees that cities may ...
Computer Sciences
Sep 14, 2016
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Mayer's experience, star power failed to revive Yahoo
She came to Yahoo with glamour, star power and a wealth of experience at rival Google that was expected to help revive the fortunes of the faded internet pioneer.
Business
Jul 25, 2016
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