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Google to offer hurricane flood warnings
US citizens living in the hurricane danger zone may soon have access to a warning system courtesy of Google, it has been revealed.
Google Transit to be released in Southern Hemisphere
Search engine provider Google has announced it is to roll out its Transit service in the Southern Hemisphere.
Google Sky released on web browsers
In a new development, search engine provider Google has made its Google Sky software available on web browsers.
Google sued over Earth's Sky layer
Search engine provider Google is being sued by a former contract worker who claims it stole his idea for Google Sky, one of Google Earth's most popular layers.
Nokia showcases new mobile street map technology
Telecommunications firm Nokia has unveiled the latest version of its Nokia Maps service.
Ask.com launches Click to Speak
Search engine Ask.com has announced it has introduced free voice-activated capabilities to its Mobile Directions service.
Yahoo! adds rerouting service to maps
Yahoo! has added a new feature to its mapping service which enables users to reroute a journey.
Microsoft acquires Multimap
Internet and software giant Microsoft has acquired mapping service provider Multimap, it has been announced.
Google Maps: putting New Zealand businesses on the radar
By partnering with apfinda Ltd., an online business directory, Google is able to provide New Zealand with an online mapping service complete with local business listings.
Google Street View expansion ignites further privacy concerns
With the expansion of Google Street View into a further eight US cities, more concerns have been raised over privacy issues.
