Google has recently unveiled it's Street View feature for Google maps. The application takes maps to the next level, well... street level. It is impressive technology, developed by Immersive Media, that enables you to explore relatively good quality panoramic photos. The idea is not new, I've virtually visited the inside of the Louvre on a couple of occasions since 1997 or so, but what makes this impressive is the fact that the camera was mounted on a VW Beetle capturing images as it traveled the streets. At the moment there are 5 cities that you can view in this mode; New York, San Francisco, Miami, Denver and Las Vegas. Now the race is on to spot the first topless sunbather or burning building... I spotted a motor cycle cop issuing a ticket in San Francisco!
