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TomTom GO 740 Live
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 The TomTom GO 740 Live puts a tremendous amount of information at your fingertips and makes it easy to access and process it all from the driver's seat. TAGS: TomTom, local search, satellite, connection, Google Inc.
News
Yahoo launches local-search engine
October 4, 2004 The company is vying to give Web surfers more exact and more comprehensive local-search results. TAGS: local search, Yahoo Local, Yahoo Launch, Yahoo! Inc.
News
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.
News
Local-search start-up nabs financing
November 2, 2005 Local Matters, which offers local search listing services to online directory Web sites, closes $20 million in equity financing. TAGS: local search, financing, equity, start-up
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Google adds mapping to local offerings
October 6, 2005 Google Maps, Google Local combine enhanced local search with maps, driving directions, business listings and satellite images. TAGS: local search, Google Local, satellite image, offering, Google Maps, Google Inc., direction, Yahoo! Inc., satellite
News
Yahoo updates local services site
August 17, 2005 Yahoo was set to launch on Wednesday an update to its local services Web site that includes interactive maps and user reviews. TAGS: local search, Yahoo! Inc., map
News
Think local, act Google
September 14, 2004 The search giant polishes up its local search service by simplifying the site's layout and enhancing query results with detailed maps. TAGS: local search, Google Local, map, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc.
News
Yahoo expands local features
August 17, 2005 Net giant debuts user reviews, interactive maps for its local search service, as competition with Google and AOL heats up. TAGS: local search, Yahoo Local, restaurant, Yahoo! Inc., RSS, America Online Inc., event, Google Inc.
News
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, satellite, Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc., photograph, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.
Reviews
Google Desktop Search
Reviewed on June 9, 2005 Google Desktop Search is a slick and speedy search tool for finding information on your hard drive. It lacks a file viewer and media player but is very fast and easy to use. TAGS: Google Desktop Search, Google Desktop, desktop search, Copernic, local search, Google Inc., Internet search, Yahoo! Inc., e-mail, hard drive, PC
News
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, online advertising, BellSouth Corp., Amazon.com Inc., satellite, mobile phone, search engine, Microsoft Corp.
Reviews
AOL Search
Reviewed on May 5, 2005 AOL Search's slick, friendly interface caters to beginners, but Yahoo and Google are better choices for power searchers or multimedia mavens. TAGS: local search, America Online Inc., multimedia, search, Real-Time, toolbar, suggestion, Google Inc.
Downloads
Magic Map (North America Edition) 1.1
Search your friends using a map with satellite images. TAGS: local search
News
Google takes the bus
December 8, 2005 Company debuts beta of transit trip planner, which tries to map out the most direct route for public-transportation users. Images: Google hops the next bus TAGS: local search, route, transportation, Google Inc.
Reviews
Ask Jeeves
Reviewed on May 10, 2005 While it's weak on multimedia and local searches, Ask Jeeves's powerful search history, organizational tools, and one-of-a-kind site preview make it a compelling choice for students. TAGS: Ask Jeeves Inc., search result, local search, portal, search, icon, toolbar, movie
News
GPS navigator to include Yahoo search
January 3, 2007 Dash Navigation will integrate Yahoo Local Search into its GPS device for cars, giving owners access to events, businesses and reviews. TAGS: local search, Yahoo Local, Yahoo! Inc., GPS, Yahoo Search, car, California
News
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
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Search going loco for local
March 3, 2005 Google updates its local service, as AOL reveals plans for neighborhood search on cell phones. TAGS: local search, search tool, America Online Inc., Google Inc., cell phone
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Google brings maps, local search to U.K.
April 20, 2005 Among other features, Google now lets searchers type in words like "sushi" and "Soho" and get a list of eateries and a map. TAGS: local search, Google Local, SOHO, U.K., Google Inc., map, London, U.S.
News
AOL goes public with local search
February 24, 2005 The service lets people personalize search results to their locale and review past queries. TAGS: Ingenio, local search, America Online Inc., Internet search, search result, Amazon.com Inc., MSN, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc.