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IBM scientists have created the smallest 3D map of the earth – so small that 1,000 maps could fit on a grain of salt.
Google Earth KML layer from new Geo-Eye satellite imagery of Haiti 7.0 earthquake; New York Times interactive map of before-and-after imagery.
Consumers going into the second decade of the 21st century must focus on content and delivery – useful content in an accessible and understandable format on a relatively fast and ubiquitous machine – as their technology drivers. Open data, better communication and scrutinizing intent in this day and age of Twitter and other social media will make this happen.
With Google Maps tripping down the quality scale, while adding 3D cities functionality and increasing the quality of its StreetView, this seems like the logical next step for MapQuest.