Google helps your discovery of the world

Google just bought Keyhole, a supplier of online satellite maps that allow users to zoom down to street level to specific locations.

Hoefully that will also be rolled out in Asia. As an application it allows you to zoom to various locations around your neighbourhood or anywhere else in the world.

"The three-dimensional, interactive software gives users the option to zoom in from space-level to street-level, tilt and rotate the view, or search for other information such as hotels, parks, automated-teller bank machines or subways."

While their competitors have similar offerings already, it really shows how Google wants to take on the world it is easily understandable how they want to integrate into their service range.

Imagine that it would you to do such searches on your mobile phone? You would never run out of fuel, the next ATM is just around the corner. Or you find your way around that traffic jam in front of you. Well - may be don't use it when you drive. The screen of a phone might be too small but what about specific related screens in your car?

(by Asia Business Consulting)