Google Maps Graduates

Anonymous writes "It appears that Google's dynamic, interactive map program, Google Maps, has finally made it out of the labs. Now it has merged with Google Local and has been updated on the homepage. Another great stride in Google's quest to conquer the internet." Graduation covered by PC Magazine. From the article: "Now, when you query Google Local (local.google.com), a map pops up, displaying the many businesses and services that match you query. If you search on "Pizza in San Francisco," for instance, it displays a map of San Francisco sprinkled with red tabs pointing to various pizza parlors. It also lists each restaurant down the right side of your browser."

Comments

Ah, so awkward!

[Shazow]

I liked it more when the map was aligned to the left. ._O

- shazow

CONQUERING?

[s388]

by "conquering" the web, does he mean "filling it with useful applications and tools for public use"?

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I want my Google Earth!

[bcrowell]

I just wish Google Earth was available for MacOS or Linux. I saw someone demo it on a Windows box, and it looked extremely cool.

Conquering?

[sdirrim]

What is this about the "ruling the internet"? All they did was merge Google Local and Google Maps, two GOOGLE services. How is that ruling the internet? Frankly, they just made Local more helpful.