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Google Maps gets improved Live View AR directions

TechCrunch LA

Google today announced a few updates to Live View, the augmented reality walking directions in its Google Maps app that officially launched last year. Image Credits: Google. Google Maps can now also identify landmarks around you to give you better guidance and a clearer idea of where you are in a city.

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Google promises better 3D maps

TechCrunch LA

Google is announcing a handful of major updates to Google Maps today that range from bringing its Live View AR directions indoors to adding weather data to its maps, but the most tantalizing news — which in typical Google fashion doesn’t have an ETA just yet — is that Google plans to bring a vastly improved 3D layer to Google maps.

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7 Technology Entrepreneur Examples You Should Emulate

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are some recognizable entrepreneurial examples I like, just from the technology space: Driven by an epic ambition. Larry Page of Google piqued the interest of venture capitalist John Doerr with an outrageous revenue estimate of “$10 billion,” a target that was met in less than ten years. Persuasive and empowering.

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reqallable's Software Lets Google Glass Users Read, Handle Email Automatically

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reQall , the developer of smart applications for Google Glass--founded by former Apple executive Rao Machiraju--has released reqallable, its application for Google Glass which automatically handles email and text messages for users. reqall reqallable context aware email google glass apple mchiraju' READ MORE>>.

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10 Examples of Companies With Fantastic Cultures

Tech Coast Venture Network

It would almost seem wrong not to mention Google on a list of companies with great culture. Google has been synonymous with culture for years, and sets the tone for many of the perks and benefits startups are now known for. Even the best examples of culture on this list have detractors.

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10 Examples of Companies With Fantastic Cultures

Tech Coast Venture Network

It would almost seem wrong not to mention Google on a list of companies with great culture. Google has been synonymous with culture for years, and sets the tone for many of the perks and benefits startups are now known for. Even the best examples of culture on this list have detractors.

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The Guy Who Took on Google (and now LinkedIn): Mike Yavonditte

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Why AltaVista Failed To Become as Successful as Google. Mike believes the reason AltaVista didn’t become Google ( despite their market leadership position ) was because they didn’t focus on search. How Quigo Went Head-to-Head With Google. Quigo was competing heavily and heatedly with Google. So, he built an auction.

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