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.