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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 TAGS: Google Local, local search, Google Maps, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: MSN Virtual Earth, local search, MSN, Bill Gates, Amazon.com Inc., satellite, Yahoo! Inc., photograph, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: local search, Google Inc., MSN, satellite, location, Yahoo! Inc., U.S., Microsoft Corp., photograph

MSN to offer local-search service

June 21, 2005 Service integrates mapping and satellite images to help consumers pinpoint nearby stores and restaurants. TAGS: local search, satellite image, MSN, BellSouth Corp., satellite, online advertising, mobile phone, Amazon.com Inc., search engine, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft to buy remote sensor firm

March 20, 2006 Software maker hopes Vexcel will provide a boost to the company's digital mapping efforts. TAGS: local search, sensor, software company, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

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 TAGS: mail-order, local search, index, Google Inc., mark, image, TV, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: local search, Microsoft Windows Live, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Outlook, direction, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows, video

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 TAGS: local search, bird, Microsoft Windows Live, map, satellite, view, MSN, direction, MSN Messenger, city, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., U.S., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Keynote Systems Inc., Ask Jeeves Inc., local search, Ask.com, Yahoo! Inc., search engine, MSN, Lycos Inc., survey, Google Inc., search result, brand, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: Google Earth, local search, Google Inc., building, satellite, 3D, view, GPS, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Windows Live Search goes live

September 12, 2006 Online search portal features a user interface designed to fetch more accurate Web search results. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live Search, Internet search, query, Microsoft Windows Live, local search, portal, search, search engine, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft dishes out academic grants

February 16, 2006 Software giant allocates $1 million in funding to academic researchers in countries around the world. TAGS: RFP, Trustworthy Computing, curriculum, grant, software engineering, local search, proposal, researcher, university, winner, recipient, research, information technology, Microsoft Corp., security
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