Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a beta version of Windows Live Local, which is based on its Virtual Earth aerial image application and integrates local search, mapping, driving directions and yellow ...

Rafe Needleman reviews mobile apps and products for fun, and picks startups apart when he gets bored. He has evaluated thousands of new companies, most of which have since gone out of business. There ...

Microsoft Corp. plans to up the ante in local search by adding 3-D models of 15 U.S. cities to the maps of its Live Local Search service. The 3-D models will allow users to zoom into metro areas and ...

One of the biggest features of any mapping service is the ability to deliver driving directions. Google Maps does this very well. However, if you’re looking to avoid Google products and services, then ...