Google maps has added a cool new feature: My Maps.
If you look up a location, you’ll now have the option in the “information balloon” to add it to My Maps. On the left, you’ll see a tab with the same name. It’s extremely intuitive; you just click to add the place, then you can name the location, move the marker slightly to more accurately pinpoint the location, and even draw lines and shapes if you want to.
Very slick.
Paul Graham took some criticism for his “Microsoft Is Dead” article recently, but I think he is right on in respect to his main point — for new startups, Microsoft is no longer the company to beat or to fear: Google is.
Phil,
I think you’re right: Google is now the 800-lb gorilla. But the question is: What has Google done to edge out Microsoft for the esteemed title of giant gorilla? Said another way, what has Google done right where MS has done wrong? I am curious as to your thought(s) on this….