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10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay
TechRadar: Gadgets blog — Since Google Street View UK was launched last week, it is fair to say that it has not quite had the fair crack of the voyueristic whip. As the privacy brigade grows in numbers, here at T3 we are willing to look past the man relieving himself in Birmingham, and the unfortunate vomiting cityboy in Shoreditch, to argue the case why Google Street View UK should stay alive. Full article ...

The Tech Week: Heart-mobile, House View, and sub Twitter
T3.com All — ... to see what's been turning our heads in the week in tech. [image] 10 Reasons to keep Google Street View Google's map app has caused a bit of a stir since it arrived in the UK. ...

Angry mob run Google Street View van out of town
T3.com All — ... to be one of the most contorversial new developments from the internet giants. However, in a statement Google was keen to assert that the privacy controls in place are thorough enough to avoid any infringement to civil liberties. "We know that some people are uncomfortable with images of their houses or cars being included in the product, which is why we provide an easy way to request removal of imagery. Most imagery requests are processed within hours." Link : Google [image] 10 Reasons to keep Google Street View Google's map app has caused a bit of a stir since it ...

Angry mob run Google Street View van out of town
T3.com News — ... Google was keen to assert that the privacy controls in place are thorough enough to avoid any infringement to civil liberties.   "We know that some people are uncomfortable with images of their houses or cars being included in the product, which is why we provide an easy way to request removal of imagery. Most imagery requests are processed within hours."  Link: Google   10 Reasons to keep Google Street View Google's ...

Google looking to buy Twitter
T3.com News — ... or simply brands looking for feedback. It's a different beast to Google search - and Google wants it. Especially if it can monetise it. And if you're looking for an investment idea, Twitter founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone might be worth tapping up. This is the second time they have sold something to Google for a hefty price - the first being the Blogger platform. Link: Twitter (via TechCrunch)     10 Reasons to keep Google Street View Google's ...

Google goes big on voice search
T3.com News — ... and would also be offering a suite of offline apps using the same language. Google's engineering VP obviously loves it: 'We are going to be leaders in taking advantage of HTML 5,' he said. And finally, some good news for Mac owners - Google is working flat out to bring the Chrome browser to Macs. Sadly, that's all he gave out, with no firm date available for its launch.   Link: Google (via BBC)     10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online ...

Google Street View not breaching privacy laws
T3.com All — ... captured by Street View, here at T3 towers, we love it, and here s why: - 10 reasons why Google Street View UK should stay. Now we re off to visit the Tower of London using the free service before the novelty wears off. Link : ...

Google Street View not breaching privacy laws
T3.com News — ... Evans, the Information Commission’s senior data protection practice manager said the site did not provide a new threat to privacy: “In the same way, there is no law against anyone taking pictures of people in the street as long as the person using the camera is not harassing people.”   Despite some of the more unsavoury acts captured by Street View, here at T3 towers, we love it, and here’s why:   - 10 reasons why Google Street View UK should stay.   Now we’re off to ...

Google Star Droid app is the Street View of the universe
T3.com All — ... , and the streets of major cities with Street View , is now setting its sights on conquering the stars with its Star Droid app. - Read our ...

Google Star Droid app is the Street View of the universe
T3.com News — ... , and the streets of major cities with Street View, is now setting its sights on conquering the stars with its Star Droid app. ...

Google shows off new search technology
T3.com News — ... as it sounds decidedly work-like. After your search is typed in, the results will be displayed in a ‘spreadsheet’, a series of squares showing information.   Google used an example of ‘small dog’ to demonstrate the power behind Google Squared, which resulted in a table of information, containing details on different small dogs’ weight, height and origin.   Link: (via BBC)   10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online ...

Google shows off new search technology
T3.com All — ... a product we won t see launch for another month, however don t get your hopes up too much over this one, as it sounds decidedly work-like. After your search is typed in, the results will be displayed in a spreadsheet , a series of squares showing information. Google used an example of small dog to demonstrate the power behind Google Squared, which resulted in a table of information, containing details on different small dogs weight, height and origin. Link: (via BBC ) [image] 10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online We fight the cause for the ...

Greece bans Google Street View
T3.com All — ... - Reasons why Street View should stay Apparently, Greece doesn t think so. The Greek Data Protection Agency has halted Google s camera-laden cars from doing their thing throughout the tourist hotspot until the internet giant can stump up a satisfactory level of additional information . Clearly scared of privacy issues, a spokesperson from the Greek government said We are not going to allow our country to become a Big Brother society. Google has remained proud throughout, claiming that there is in fact no real ban . A statement issued says that We have received a request ...

Greece bans the Google Street View cameras
T3.com All — ... - Reasons why Street View should stay Apparently, Greece doesn t think so. The Greek Data Protection Agency has halted Google s camera-laden cars from doing their thing throughout the tourist hotspot until the internet giant can stump up a satisfactory level of additional information . Clearly scared of privacy issues, a spokesperson from the Greek government said We are not going to allow our country to become a Big Brother society. Google has remained proud throughout, claiming that there is in fact no real ban . A statement issued says that We have received a request ...

Greece bans the Google Street View cameras
T3.com News — If we’re being honest, this whole thing about Google Street View being an invasion of privacy is just getting old. Of course we’re likely to side with exciting tech over needlessly prudish conservative types, but the photo-mapping service must only have been labelled as “controversial” to make headlines, right? - Google street View hits the UK - Reasons why Street View should stay Apparently, Greece doesn’t think so. The Greek Data Protection Agency has ...

Google to change privacy settings for Street View
T3.com News — ... challenge", however "one we're committed to meeting not just in Europe but globally".   Finishing on a postive note, Fleischer, writing on the Google blog, said "we are already receiving many requests to come drive new areas so that imagery can be used to showcase a town, promote tourism and improve travel planning".   Link: Google blog (via TechRadar)   10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online  We fight ...

Google to change privacy settings for Street View
T3.com All — ... outside of their HQ, but Article 29 Working Party would like to see the original images destroyed. Google admits it's "a challenge", however "one we're committed to meeting not just in Europe but globally". Finishing on a postive note, Fleischer, writing on the Google blog, said "we are already receiving many requests to come drive new areas so that imagery can be used to showcase a town, promote tourism and improve travel planning". Link: Google blog (via TechRadar ) [image] 10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online We fight the cause for the ...

Google to change privacy settings for Street View in Europe
T3.com All — ... outside of their HQ, but Article 29 Working Party would like to see the original images destroyed. Google admits it's "a challenge", however "one we're committed to meeting not just in Europe but globally". Finishing on a postive note, Fleischer, writing on the Google blog, said "we are already receiving many requests to come drive new areas so that imagery can be used to showcase a town, promote tourism and improve travel planning". Link: Google blog (via TechRadar ) [image] 10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online We fight the cause for the ...

Stonehenge: Coming soon to Google Street View
T3.com All — ... Coming soon to Google Street View 3D cameras take to the countryside, writes Chris Smith. National treasures like Stonehenge and Loch Ness will soon be available on Google Street View after results of an official poll revealed the service's most wanted locations. Google is extending the reach of its controversial 3D cameras by veering off the beaten track using the Street View Trike (pictured) and an army of tricyclists, to capture six of the most famous landmarks in the UK. - 10 Reasons why Google Street View must stay Stonehenge came top of a Google poll, which pulled in ...

Stonehenge: Coming soon to Google Street View
T3.com News — National treasures like Stonehenge and Loch Ness will soon be available on Google Street View after results of an official poll revealed the service's most wanted locations.   Google is extending the reach of its controversial 3D cameras by veering off the beaten track using the Street View Trike (pictured) and an army of tricyclists, to capture six of the most famous landmarks in the UK.   - 10 Reasons why Google Street View must stay   Stonehenge came top of a Google poll, which pulled in 35,000 votes ...

Google Wave App Store official
T3.com News — ... "wave".   With limited numbers of testers using the tool, it's too early to tell whether it'll take off. But, in the event of a mass Wave breakout, a pair of early adopters, Gina Trapani and Adam Pash from lifehacker.com, have written a handy comprehensive guide on how to get your head around it. Check the complete guide to Wave here. Link: Google (via The Guardian)   10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online  We ...

Google Wave App Store official
T3.com All — ... for things like Google Maps and Weather that can all be displayed publicly in a "wave". With limited numbers of testers using the tool, it's too early to tell whether it'll take off. But, in the event of a mass Wave breakout, a pair of early adopters, Gina Trapani and Adam Pash from lifehacker.com , have written a handy comprehensive guide on how to get your head around it. Check the complete guide to Wave here . Link : Google (via The Guardian ) [image] 10 Reasons why Google Street View UK should stay online We fight the cause for the ...

Google Maps makes up Argleton village
T3.com All — ... internet, the village boasts reasonable property prices and fair weather, but the small area, labelled Argleton on Google Maps, is actually just a muddy field slightly off the A59. This mystery village has whipped up something of a twitter-storm with the hashtag #Argleton rapidly taking off. Internet retailers looking to cash in on this trend have already started selling unimaginative merchandise including a T-shirt saying: I went to Argleton and all I got was this T-shirt . - Read our 10 reasons why Google Street View UK should stay The mistake was first noticed a year ...

Google Maps makes up Argleton village
T3.com News — ... property prices and fair weather, but the small area, labelled Argleton on Google Maps, is actually just a muddy field slightly off the A59. This mystery village has whipped up something of a twitter-storm with the hashtag “#Argleton” rapidly taking off. Internet retailers looking to cash in on this trend have already started selling unimaginative merchandise including a T-shirt saying: “I went to Argleton and all I got was this T-shirt”. - Read our 10 reasons why Google Street View UK should stay The mistake was first noticed ...

Ordnance Survey maps and data to be available free online in 2010
T3.com All — ... some forms of mapping and data. First in the firing line is Ordnance Survey data, which has long set the benchmark in geographical mapping and social data collection. Yesterday priminister Gordon Brown announced that all OS data will be made available free online next year. He said that the announcement "responds to the demands for better use and access to data held by government. Technological advances and rising customer expectations are revolutionising how we all do things." - 10 reasons why Google Street View should stay Stephen Timms - Brown s right hand man when it ...

Ordnance Survey maps and data to be available free online in 2010
T3.com News — ... in the firing line is Ordnance Survey data, which has long set the benchmark in geographical mapping and social data collection. Yesterday priminister Gordon Brown announced that all OS data will be made available free online next year. He said that the announcement "responds to the demands for better use and access to data held by government. Technological advances and rising customer expectations are revolutionising how we all do things." - 10 reasons why Google Street View should stay Stephen Timms - Brown’s right ...

Google to launch free housing search on Maps
T3.com All — ... the middle man. Now, to make matters worse, one of the world s biggest companies has just offered to do their job for free. Google has announced that it has plans to launch a service in the UK that ll enable anyone to list or search for housing using Google Maps the results either being overlaid on the map with pictures and details, or making use of Street View. This new string to Google Maps bow is set to launch next year, but the announcement itself has rocked a few boats. - 10 reasons why Google Street View UK should stay Following the news yesterday, shares in ...

Google to launch free housing search on Maps
T3.com News — ... of the world’s biggest companies has just offered to do their job for free. Google has announced that it has plans to launch a service in the UK that’ll enable anyone to list or search for housing using Google Maps – the results either being overlaid on the map with pictures and details, or making use of Street View. This new string to Google Maps’ bow is set to launch next year, but the announcement itself has rocked a few boats. - 10 reasons why Google Street View UK should stay Following the news yesterday, ...