Tuesday, May 29. 2007

Microsoft Adds More 3D to Live Search Maps

I got a media alert about new 3D data for NYC and other U.S. cities. Media alerts are supposed to tell the media that something's going to happen, but these days most outfits publishes them as press releases.

Microsoft® Live Search Maps will today begin offering three-dimensional, photo-realistic views of New York City buildings and landscapes, with perspectives that few people — apart from Superman — have ever seen. The free online service will provide a unique look at many of New York’s iconic locations, along with local listings, ratings and reviews and driving directions to help people easily find, discover, plan and share relevant location information that is important to them on the Web.

In addition, Microsoft will launch 3-D cityscapes of the following:

• Austin, Texas

• Cape Coral, Fla.

• Cincinnati, Ohio

• Indianapolis, Ind., including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

• Northampton, England

• Ottawa

• Savannah, Ga.

• Tampa, Fla.

New maps will appear throughout the day on May 29.

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So much for anything truly significant - like cross-platform support. But hey, at least Microsoft Windows users will have something pretty to look at while Google Maps' Windows, Mac, and Linux users will benefit from the release of their slick Street Level Maps they just rolled out.

As I commented on Frank's blog, "My bias for Google grows larger." (Even if it sounds kind of dirty.)

#1 Daniel (Link) on 2007-05-29 15:44 (Reply)

Has anybody seen this photo realistic models already? I haven't

#2 Urban (Link) on 2007-05-30 06:11 (Reply)

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