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Yahoo! Announces Yodel Studio Finalists; Google LatLong Announces Trike Finalists
Last month, Yahoo! and Google launched a couple of contests (separately), and this week both are announcing the finalists. First up, Yahoo!…
Google Maps Adds NYC Subway System Layer, Available for Some Mobile Phones Too
Google has added a new layer to their Maps: the New York City Subway System. This will be handy for those of…
Bing Ships New Imagery to Maps
Bing has released new imagery on maps. The new release features high-resolution imagery – 15-30 centimeter – for the US, Canada and…
Local and Social: It’s all Coming Together
Google and Bing strike deals giving them access to real-time social feeds. What does it mean for the future of local search?
Google Tests Mortgage Comparison Ads, Updates Real Estate Search in Maps
Google is vamping up its real estate search offerings with two new announcements. First up, AdWords is testing comparison ads in the…
MapQuest Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint
Earlier this week, Google updated the look of its mapping service and now MapQuest has done the same. The goal is to…
Google Maps Launches Navigational Feature for Android 2.0
If you keep up with mobile tech news, you know that a bunch of Android devices are coming out soon. They’ll soon…
MapQuest Teams Up with HauntWorld for Haunted House Search
If you like to be terrified, then the days and weeks leading up to Halloween are for you. One of Halloween’s favorite…
Google Maps Gets a Subtle Makeover
Have you ever noticed “something different” about someone but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Usually, it turns out that…
46% of Local Searchers Visit Businesses In-Store
46% of local searchers make in-store visits, according to data released to eMarketer by TMP Directional Marketing and comScore. The number is…