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Microsoft Bing Maps It Out

  • Bing, Friday, February 12, 2010 10:56 AM
Microsoft announced a new version of Bing Maps Thursday at the TED 2010 conference. The application relies on what the Maps team calls Spatial Search, which unites data and content. The team has integrated the technology with WorldWide Telescope, a project in Microsoft Research.

The updated Bing Maps will allow people to walk outside in Streetside mode, look up, and see what's above wherever they stand. For instance, from the street view they will see star constellations. The tool also will allow people to set the time of day. Are advertisements on building and billboards next?

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