Bing maps + augmented reality

 

This bing map is pretty impressive. I should say a game changing app for maps. Great to know that Microsoft  have created something that is beyond the current generation of Map features. Checkout the feature, flickr integration with streetside. Its just brilliant.  With this feature you get to see individual user contributed photos seen right into the streetside imagery.  I have been looking forward to this since the first previews of Photosynth.

 

Here is an example in Vancouver

http://www.bing.com/maps/explore/#/ttx56k60vpzxvptv

try toggling the image on/off by clicking the thumbnail in the left panel like this:

Check out this video too.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Z3NSff3I0&feature=player_embedded

 

Photosynth integration in Bing maps is another cool feature which has become even more incredible over the last couple of months. If you haven’t tried it in a while you should check it out. Here is a synth just taken at the Olympic opening ceremonies:

 

http://www.bing.com/maps/explore/#/hkm3bc0oqjko4co9

after navigating around in there a bit, hit the overview button:

 

Hover your mouse through the point cloud and note the preview images and the cone showing where the photo was taken. Click one to swoop back into 3d. and when you want to step outside of the stadium, click the globe icon to the left of the 4-way control.