5 Cool and unexpected uses of Google Street View
Google Street View, a collection of 360° panoramic maps that cover hundreds of cities around the world, have transformed online maps from flat graphics to interactive experiences. Like other web technologies, web developers have taken advantage of the open platform to add and shape the maps into new and clever uses, some of which are featured below.
1. Provide an interactive guide to your neighborhood
Showstreet, an interactive guide to the shops of New Zealand, combines both street-level photography with annotations that when clicked, provide the name of the store and other information such as a brief description, address, and website.
Instead of giving your friends text directions to a particular location and letting them explore Google Street View for themselves, you can now use Simple
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