Bing Maps Wows 'Em At TED2010 277
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theodp writes "In an eye-candy filled presentation that earned him a standing-O at TED2010, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft. In his eight minute spiel, an extension of a shorter tech preview video, the Bing Maps architect shows how geo-tagged Flickr images can be precisely incorporated into streetside views, demonstrates indoor panoramas at Pike Place Market complete with live video overlays, and even takes the audience into space with Microsoft's Worldwide Telescope. " This is a really exciting video and worth your 8 minutes.
Re:Innovation on Bing (Score:2, Funny)
Re:8 Minutes of my life (Score:2, Funny)
Re:How did you watch the 8 minute video? (Score:5, Funny)
Wait, there are places other than /. to get news?
Re:Innovation on Bing (Score:3, Funny)
I base this question on at least two reports of ovations at this weeks TED for mildly insightful talks and seeing ovations in almost every musical ever produced and moved to DVD for the rest of the world to see.
Yes, this is a serious question.
Re:Innovation on Bing (Score:5, Funny)
Plus you have the crowd effect. I've been to plays and concerts where I didn't think it deserved a standing ovation and based on other folks sitting, they didn't either. But a bunch of people stand, then the folks around them stand, and it continues until everyone is on their feet. But it doesn't cost me 20% of the ticket price and it's a good chance to start out for the car :)
[John]
Re:When you see it.. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Innovation on Bing (Score:5, Funny)
Pft. Call me low-tech but I don't need no stinkin' phone to look at what's in front of me.
Re:It's awesome but it's crap! (Score:2, Funny)
Really, will critics of MS ever recognize anything good that comes out of that company?
We'll get back to you when they release something good.