Google Ties Street View To Local Business Listings

Aug 27, 2009 at 6:54pm ET by Matt McGee

If it sometimes seems that there's no rhyme or reason to the various tools and products Google adds to its properties, this one will change your mind a bit: Google has (finally, some would say) brought together its local business listings with Street View inside of Google Maps. As the announcement explains, when looking for businesses in Google Maps, a new Street View link will appear when available as part of the link options for individual businesses. It'll look something like this: Clicking the new link takes you into Street View, where the business is now identified in its neigh [...]

Filed in: Google: Maps & Local, Google: Street View

Swiss Govt. Not So Neutral On Google Street View

Aug 24, 2009 at 7:08pm ET by Matt McGee

Just days after it was launched, Google Street View is now under attack in Switzerland. On Friday, a Swiss privacy official issued a statement demanding that Google "immediately withdraw its online service Google Street View concerning Switzerland." Thuer apparently did some Street View browsing of his own and felt that Google hadn't adequately blurred license plates and people's faces. According to InformationWeek, the Swiss complaint came as a surprise. "We were surprised by the FDPIC's announcement. We have been engaged in constructive dialogue with the organization ahead of [last] w [...]

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Google: Come See The Softer Side Of Street View

Aug 4, 2009 at 3:13pm ET by Matt McGee

Perhaps tired of all the legal wrangling and even physical altercations over its Street View program, Google has launched a new Street View web site. The new site offers some useful information about Street View, like a map showing where it's available and a list of some cities/towns that are being photographed now. (Google admits the list is incomplete, but hey - it's a step in the right direction.) There are also some soft and cuddly features like an introduction to Pegman, Street View's mascot/guide. All of the material is written with a focus on simplicity and a clear message that Stree [...]

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Google Street View’s UK Charm Offensive Hits Coronation Street, Stonehenge

Jul 16, 2009 at 12:51pm ET by Danny Sullivan

Once upon a time, my evenings were spent watching the popular British soap opera Coronation Street. And once upon a time, I lived about five miles from Stonehenge. Living back in the US now, Google's got me covered if I fancy a trip down memory lane. Google Street View is mapping both places -- and probably helping to win some more support of Google Street View in the UK, as a result. Was it only a few months ago when villagers were in the streets blocking Google Street View cars? OK, one village, one car -- but yes, it did take a village to stop Street View. And while Google got cleared on [...]

Filed in: Features: Analysis, Google: Marketing, Google: Street View

Google Street View Bike Does Santa Monica, Universities & More

Jun 19, 2009 at 7:48pm ET by Danny Sullivan

Remember that Google Street View bike that was unveiled in May for use to map footpaths in Britain? Turns out, Google has a number of them, and they're also operating in Japan, Italy and the US. In fact, imagery from them from three spots in California has recently gone online and more will be coming in the next few months. Google tells me in the US, these areas have gotten Street View photography via bike power: Santa Monica Pier 3rd Street Promenade Monterey Bay Coastal Bike Path Expect to see some universities added to the list, as well as amusement parks. Places working w [...]

Filed in: Google: Street View, Top News

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