Bing Maps just got a large update that brings a more detailed map of the ocean floor to Microsoft’s mapping service. This new bathymetry data is based on the data compiled by the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. The update also introduces a new base satellite image from TerraColor with a resolution of 15 meters per pixel, as well as new high-res satellite imagery that covers a total… → Read More
With Google and Apple making back-to-back announcements about their new mapping efforts in the last few weeks, Microsoft obviously felt a bit left out. Today, however, the company is launching its largest imagery release in its history: Bing Maps today features a full 165 terabytes worth of new data that spans about 1 million square miles. What’s maybe even more interesting, though, is that the… → Read More
Earlier this week, Microsoft showed off the Twitter functionality it’s building into the newest version of Bing Maps. The feature shows tweets on a map. But that requires the new Bing Maps beta, which requires Silverlight. If you prefer to use Google Maps, you can also easily see geolocated tweets on your maps thanks to tweet stream RSS feeds that include geolocation data in them.
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Microsoft is shedding the beta tag for its custom Bing search engine that caters to users in the United Kingdom with a localized offering.
At the same time, the company is releasing Bing Maps UK and thus no longer redirecting users to Multimap.com. → Read More
Microsoft is shedding the beta tag for its custom Bing search engine that caters to users in the United Kingdom with a localized offering.
At the same time, the company is releasing Bing Maps UK and thus no longer redirecting users to Multimap.com. → Read More
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