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Google to Map San Francisco in 3D

Posted by samzenpus on from the topographical-internet dept.

mtz206 writes "SiliconValleyWatcher reports that "Google plans to use trucks equipped with lasers and digital photographic equipment to create a realistic 3D online version of San Francisco, and eventually other major US cities. The move would trump Amazon's A9 service, which offers two-dimensional photos of buildings on US city streets.""

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  1. Warning... by HaydnH · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... to anyone living in San Francisco: Make sure your curtains are drawn while doing things you shouldn't be doing.

    "Hey mom, check out this 3D Google version of our home, hey what are you and dad up to in your bedroom??? Ewwww!"

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  2. Re:Imagine.. by markild · · Score: 4, Funny

    Could get troublesome though...

    "I rememeber i robbed this bank once.. Wait, was that real life or GTA."

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  3. Google to take over the world! by el_womble · · Score: 4, Funny

    Step 1: Strap frickin' laser beams to sharks head
    Step 2: Map the ocean
    Step 3: ????
    Step 4: PROFIT!!!

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  4. I knew it... by derkyjadex · · Score: 5, Funny

    "...trucks equipped with lasers...", Google have finally begun their attack on the world...

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  5. I Have A Plan...... by SaleNowOn · · Score: 5, Funny

    1) Find details of the trucks route and the dates that Google will be mapping San Francisco.

    2) Download pictures of the FBIs 50 most wanted and photoshop bodies on to them.

    3) Get the local print shop to create life size cardboard cutouts.

    4) Place cuts outs strategically around San Francisco. I like the thought of Osma coming out of McDonalds with a bigmac.

  6. Tantrum by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    But I want Google Maps of Europe.
    I want it.
    I want it.
    I want it.
    NOW.

  7. Re:copyright... by MyLongNickName · · Score: 4, Funny

    And since I own the patent on "The process of making insightful comments in a ditigal forum,"

    I've scanned Slashdot. No one has any examples of prior art. You are in like Flyn!

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