Neowin News Feed for: Streetview

Google I/O coming May 8-10, with hints to Android Pineapple

John Keefer — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:48:01 +0000

It's been exactly a year since Google's last puzzle revealed the date of its annual developer conference, so that means a new puzzle is out, and it already has been solved with a StreetView tour. Read more...

Indian government says 'no' to Google Street View amid security concerns

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:40:01 +0000

Google's Street View service has failed to get approval to expand in India. The government is blocking Google's requests amid national security concerns and lack of control over data. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Police see funny side over fake murder scene on Google Street View

Andy Weir — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:51:00 +0000

After spotting a Google Street View car approaching, a British man decided to stage a fake 'murder' scene to be caught on cam - but a concerned user called the cops after seeing it online. Read more...

Microsoft's Streetside launches in Europe

Byron Hinson — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:01:09 +0000

In a move aimed at trying to be more competitive with Google’s StreetView mapping service, Microsoft today announced that their version entitled “Streetside” was launching across Europe. The service, which has been around in America for... Read more...

Alton Towers and Legoland added to Street View UK

Matthew Hopson — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:13:35 +0000

An update to Google Street View has seen the addition of popular UK theme parks Alton Towers and Legoland Windsor to the service, allowing users to explore everything the parks visually have to offer from... Read more...

Google street view car stopped for driving in bus lane

Brad Sams — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:55:34 +0000

There are certain things you don't do in your car when your employer is paying you to drive around. One thing people may still do even if they are being paid to drive... Read more...