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Google Local becomes Google Maps
April 21, 2006
Search giant changes name of local search and mapping Web site to avoid confusion
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MSN announces satellite-mapping service
May 23, 2005
Scheduled to launch this summer, MSN Virtual Earth will allow users to zoom in on a neighborhood and its businesses.
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Google ups ante in mapping rivalry
July 25, 2005
Company unveils hybrid mapping site on heels of MSN's Virtual Earth, in heated battle for localized search. MSN, Google label Earth
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MSN to offer local-search service
June 21, 2005
Service integrates mapping and satellite images to help consumers pinpoint nearby stores and restaurants.
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Microsoft to buy remote sensor firm
March 20, 2006
Software maker hopes Vexcel will provide a boost to the company's digital mapping efforts.
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Google image index hits 1 billion mark
February 8, 2005
The search company has been the picture of success in recent years--and wants to keep things that way. Images: Google tunes in TV search
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Microsoft folds new features into mapping service
May 24, 2006
Adds real-time traffic data, Outlook integration and expanded scratch pad features to Windows Live Local online service.
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Microsoft offers a new angle on maps
December 7, 2005
Beta version of Windows Live Local features changeable bird's-eye views, integrated mapping and search. Images: Microsoft maps take a bird's-eye view
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Yahoo, Microsoft gaining ground on Google
January 13, 2005
Consumer survey of search engines keeps Google in the No. 1 slot, but two big competitors are closing the gap.
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Google mapping enters the third dimension
June 28, 2005
Search giant launches Google Earth, a satellite mapping service that lets people zoom in for 3D views of buildings and terrain. Images: Google takes a different view of Earth
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Windows Live Search goes live
September 12, 2006
Online search portal features a user interface designed to fetch more accurate Web search results.
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Microsoft dishes out academic grants
February 16, 2006
Software giant allocates $1 million in funding to academic researchers in countries around the world.
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