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Bing Maps Wows 'Em At TED2010

theodp writes "In an eye-candy filled presentation that earned him a standing-O at TED2010, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft. In his eight minute spiel, an extension of a shorter tech preview video, the Bing Maps architect shows how geo-tagged Flickr images can be precisely incorporated into streetside views, demonstrates indoor panoramas at Pike Place Market complete with live video overlays, and even takes the audience into space with Microsoft's Worldwide Telescope. " This is a really exciting video and worth your 8 minutes.

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  1. Re:Innovation on Bing by Cylix · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I can see where the integration of Wolfram and Heart will be a big boost to sales.

    I just didn't think they had any more souls left to trade.

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