Archives for February 2006
More on Microsoft Windows Live Local Technology Preview
Windows Live Local consumer local search and mapping to expand with street-side – new functionality
ASK adds maps but you’ll likely ASK yourself why here and not at Google?
As if there isn’t already enough choices for online maps and directions, ASK.com (you know – that search portal that used to have that annoying Butler named Jeeves) has ditched Jeeves and has “relaunched” with a number of new features, including maps. Users can search by address and view a Street, aerial, or mixed view. The resulting images from GlobeXplorer and Navteq are very reminiscent of what you’d get from a search at Google Maps, including the balloon and information panel to go with it (ASK uses a sign instead of a balloon). Visiting http://www.ask.com results in a simple “searchenginish” looking doorway offering options of news, images, maps, shopping, yadayada. You can use ASK to search for “stuff” by I would have to ASK.. why would you use this instead of Google??
ASK adds maps but you’ll likely ASK yourself why here and not at Google?
As if there isn’t already enough choices for online maps and directions, ASK.com (you know – that search portal that used to have that annoying Butler named Jeeves) has ditched Jeeves and has “relaunched” with a number of new features, including maps. Users can search by address and view a Street, aerial, or mixed view. The resulting images from GlobeXplorer and Navteq are very reminiscent of what you’d get from a search at Google Maps, including the balloon and information panel to go with it (ASK uses a sign instead of a balloon). Visiting http://www.ask.com results in a simple “searchenginish” looking doorway offering options of news, images, maps, shopping, yadayada. You can use ASK to search for “stuff” by I would have to ASK.. why would you use this instead of Google??
Mapping the real Vancouver in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics
The MapXtreme 2005 – v6.5: FREE Online Seminar
I’m not usually the first one in line to hype MapInfo’s stuff, however, here’s details of a free webinar that may be of interest to you… MapXtreme 2005 – v6.5: FREE Online Seminar – 9th March 2006 – 2.30pm (GMT) An overview of the latest release of MapXtreme 2005, MapInfo’s industry leading location based development environment. MapXtreme 2005 SDK is a single offering providing the ability to develop both desktop and web applications using the .NET framework. This seminar will outline many of the new features of this major release as well as a quick glance at what you can expect in the coming 12 months as MapInfo continues to develop and expand this popular product. See http://www.mapxtreme.com