Google Maps Is About to Get More Personal
In a major redesign, Google's popular tool will deliver maps that are tailored to a user's search history. Full story
News Summary: Stocks shake off slide, close higher
GOOGLE THIS: Google's stock topped $900 as the tech giant unveiled a music streaming service and a new Google Maps. Google's stock is up 50 percent over the past year. Full story
Google Maps gets new look, built-in Earth and (later) mobile update
Google Maps got a few significant updates at the company's I/O event in San Francisco Wednesday, with a refreshed look and some handy new features aimed at letting you explore your surroundings without keyword searching. The updated maps will be coming to desktop and mobile, though you may have to w Full story
Telenav Scout for Phones to go 3D, get crowd-sourced traffic reporting in 2013
There are plenty of choices to meet your mobile mapping needs, from feature-rich offerings from big names like Google, Apple and Nokia to crowd-sourced services like Waze. Telenav's Scout app falls somewhere in between, and today the company announced that it'll get both 3D buildings and landmarks Full story
Google Maps Unveils Views of Everest
Those unwilling to face the altitude sickness, crevasses and avalanches of Mount Everest can still explore the world's highest mountain from home. Full story
Google Maps with Street View now live on Nintendo's Wii U eShop
This morning's Nintendo Direct was all about the games, specifically those starring the likes of Luigi. But inbetween news of DLC updates, Nintendo's Bill Trinen made casual mention of Google Maps with Street View availability for North American Wii U owners. To recap, the service -- which is free- Full story
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North Korea visible on Google Maps
Thanks to a group of ‘citizen cartographers,’ North Korea’s infamous gulags, Pyongyang subway stops and other details are visible on Google Maps where there was once only blank space. NBC’s Brian Williams reports
Apple Greenlights Google Maps
Google maps is approved for listing in the Apple app store; and Best Buy shares jump on reports its founder Richard Schulze is prepared to make a $5-$6 billion buyout offer, with CNBC's Robert Frank and John Carney.
Google Maps Apps Returns to iPhone, Shoots to Number 1
Lance Ulanoff, Mashable editor-in-chief, weighs in on the "re-launch" of Google Maps for the iPhone, and the app shooting to number 1 almost immediately.
iPhone users rejoice as Google maps release app
Google has released an app giving iPhone users an alternative to the flawed Apple maps after Apple dumped Google maps for their own version back in September. TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports.
Google Trekker: making the world ‘more accessible’
Google’s Ryan Falor, product manager for Google, unveils a news feature on Google Maps that puts the Grand Canyon at your fingertips.
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