Google Maps/Earth Now has “Nearby Places You Might Also Like”
You may have heard about Google Maps’ and Earth’s new feature that suggests “nearby place you might like” after a map based search. Google rolled it out Friday and several folks who’ve explored it find the suggestions….well, odd. I’m among them.
I tested the feature using our local BBQ place, Redbones in the heart of Davis Sq. When I went to its place page I found:
Nearby places you might like
Segway of Boston 4.2 mi SE
73 Commercial Street, Boston, MA
Rated 4.7 out of 5.0 78 reviews - Tourist Attraction
Pawsh Dog Boutique 3.7 mi SE
31 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA
2 reviews - Pet GroomerBoston Landmarks Orchestra 1.4 mi SW
168 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA
Orchestras & Bands
A Weekly Affair 3.9 mi SE
Copley Square, Boston, MA
restaurant
The only one that makes any sense based on something Google might know about me is the Landmarks Orchestra, but even that’s a stretch. I think this is a feature under development.
