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Google Street View trikes map Britain's footpaths
T3.com News —
... Trike itself is described as 'a mechanical masterpiece comprising 3 bicycle wheels, a mounted Street View camera and a very athletic cyclist in customised Google apparel' and should be a common site during the summer months in the UK. Where he or she goes is up to you, with Google running a vote in conjunction with Visit Britain to pick the places most in need of photographing in 3D. Before you ask, there isn't an option for 'not my village'.
Link: Google Street View (via Cnet)
Google Street View trikes map Britain's footpaths
T3.com All —
... to pick the places most in need of photographing in 3D. Before you ask, there isn't an option for 'not my village'. Link: Google Street View (via ...
Google Trike
NaviGadget —
... but probably never a tricycle with Google equipment on top. Let’s just call this the Google Trike from now on. It is now going to map streets of UK - specially narrow ones, and places where motor vehicles are not allowed - starting with historical landmarks that public voted to the top. Google Trike weighs about 250 lbs and allows for 360 degrees images to be taken with the on board cameras and processed with the on board image software. It is currently being tested somewhere else in Europe - namely Genoa - and will arrive in Britain this summer. ...
Stonehenge: Coming soon to Google Street View
T3.com All —
... insistence is Northumberland's Bamburgh Castle. So, soon our American friends, who only know Stonehenge as the 18-inch structure used by Spinal Tap in their calamitous stage show, will be able too see the full-size ancient monument up-close and personal. Meanwhile, we expect a few million folks to go Nessy hunting on Loch Ness from the comfort of their favourite easy chair."Stonehenge! Where the virgins lie, and the prayers of devils fill the midnight sky." We can't wait. Link: Google Street View (via ...
Stonehenge: Coming soon to Google Street View
T3.com News —
... who only know Stonehenge as the 18-inch structure used by Spinal Tap in their calamitous stage show, will be able too see the full-size ancient monument up-close and personal. Meanwhile, we expect a few million folks to go Nessy hunting on Loch Ness from the comfort of their favourite easy chair.
"Stonehenge! Where the virgins lie, and the prayers of devils fill the midnight sky." We can't wait.
Link: Google Street View (via TechRadar)
