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The 'UFO' on Google Street View of Florida looks more butterfly than alien spaceship
With a little help from an entomologist, one could probably put a finger on the exact species, too.
Google denied the access to launch Street View service in India
Google Street View is present in more than 82 countries around the world, which have benefited from it in terms of tourism and other aspects.
Researchers develop a model to predict people's voting behaviour with the help of Google Street View and machine learning
The researchers developed a model where socioeconomic attributes can be inferred from cars detected from Google Street View images.
360 photography 101: Here’s how useful 360 photography really is
The difference here between 360-degree photography and a panorama is that the photos can span an entire 360-degree field of view, which is more immersive.
Google to commence Street View mapping in Austria; will adhere to privacy laws
Google showed off one of its cars in Vienna on 20 July ,2017, that will be taking photos for the online service.
Google Music adds machine learning feature to personalise music listening experience
In a bid to enhance music listeners' experience, Google has added a new feature to 'Google Play Music' which would deliver personalised music based on users' preferences.
Google introduces machine learning technique to create pro-level photos from Google Street View images
The technique is based on "experimental deep-learning system" which uses machine learning for artistic content creation, according to Google research blog.
Google Street View equipped cars can now measure air pollution
Using specially equipped Google Street View cars to measure air quality on a block-by-block basis, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a detailed and extensive local map of air pollution for an urban area.
Privacy concerns with Google Street View should be addressed before permitting it in India
A mere photograph, particularly of sensitive areas, is dangerous from a security point of view. The 360 degree, panoramic, ‘feet on the ground’ photograph, as offered by Google Street View, is enough to get any reasonable government concerned.
Google Street View will not be used in India; Home Ministry rejects Google's plans
The Home Ministry has conveyed to Google that its plans to cover India through the Google Street View is rejected.
Google Street View shows toll of climate change
As world leaders gathered in Paris on Monday in the hope to stopping catastrophic climate change, Google Maps provided online views of remote locations where wildlife is struggling for survival.
Apple drives vehicles to collect data to improve Maps
Apple Inc said it was driving vehicles around the world to collect data that will be used to improve Apple Maps. The company has given driving locations on its website for June 15-30 which include Ireland, England and several cites in the United States.
Google's upcoming campus in Hyderabad to be its biggest outside the US
Google will set up its first own campus in Asia in Hyderabad - its biggest outside the US - at an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, which would double its headcount in the city to 13,000 employees over the next four years.
Taj Mahal among the top searched destinations on Google Street View in Asia
Taj Mahal, Agra ranks third in the list for the top 10 Street View destinations in Asia by Google. Japan still attracts most of the world's virtual tourists, cultural monuments and temples. In the lead are Hashima Island Japan Mount Fuji in Japan.
Next Google Maps adventure: Soaring through Amazon jungle
For its next technological trick, Google will show you what it's like to zip through trees in the Amazon jungle.
