Tag: Google Maps
Google May Rake in $100 Million by Selling Map Data to...
Document says Google has data on 350 million buildings, with big companies lined up
Google GOOG 0.90%↑ is hoping to earn $100 million by licensing mapping data to...
Mapping Platform Atly Grabs $18 Million in Funding
Social mapping platform Atly has officially launched with $18 million in funding from Target Global, Tal Ventures, and FKA Brands to offer users location-based content. Atly, in...
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Geotab Showcases Canadian Innovations
Geotab is a technology partner in Project Arrow, an initiative by The Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) of Canada to develop the first all-Canadian, zero-emission...
Google To Pay Nearly $40 Million Over Deceptive Location Tracking
Company has paid more than $500 million in location tracking fines
In another fine over misleading location tracking practices, Google GOOG -0.89%↓ will pay $39.9 million to Washington state. In addition,...
Google Maps Rolls Out Immersive View for Routes
At its annual I/O conference last week, Google Maps GOOG -0.39%↓ said it is introducing “Immersive View for Routes” in 15 cities worldwide. Immersive View for Routes,...
Mercedes-Benz and Google Partner for Navigation, Maps and YouTube Integration
What does this deal mean for HERE and other mapping companies?
After our deadline last week, Mercedes-Benz and Google GOOG -0.24%↓ announced a strategic partnership that allows the auto giant to...
Google Maps Faces Renewed Antitrust Scrutiny by DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice is renewing its antitrust investigation on whether Google GOOG 0.00 bundles its map and search products to force app...
Google Maps Adds Slew of New Features
Immersive view starts working this week in five cities...
Google Maps added several new features this week, including the launch of immersive view in London, Los...
Google Pays $29.5 Million To Settle Location Tracking Lawsuits
Google has settled location tracking lawsuits worth $29.5 million that were filed by Washington, D.C., and the state of Indiana. Google will pay Washington,...
Google Integrates Waze Employees with Geo Organization
Google GOOG -0.57%↓ last week said it plans to merge its Geo staff with that of the company’s 500-employee Waze navigation app group, according to The Wall Street Journal. Google, which acquired Waze...