GTA: The Corner of Watt and 5th
So Google went and bought Keyhole, makers of aerial maps taken by satellite. “But why,” you ask. What would Google want with photos of every square inch of planet Earth? No fear, gentle readers, uncle Eddie has a few ideas that could blow this whole thing wiiiiiide open.
- The ultimate most sickest version of Mapquest EVER!!!!
- Search for someone, and they wave to you.
- They could do cool contests where people dress up their property to look like the google logo to win cash and prizes. OK that one sucked.
- Rooftop sunbathers. Nerds rejoice.
- Grand Theft Auto: Your Neighborhood. They could start using the photography to customize video games. Carjack your math teacher.
- One step closer to knowing everything you do. Always. They know what you search for, what’s on your desktop, who your friends are, what kind of email you get- and now, what you barbeque. Begin construction on your tinfoil hat, friend.
I guess it’s obvious I have no idea. Do me a favor and let’s hash this one out in the comments.
October 28th, 2004 at 10:07 am
I’ve come to the conclusion that whatever any corporation does is solely for the purpose of bettering my life. That way, I minimize the amount of thinking that I have to do each day and have more time for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I find that it’s easier than questioning authority.