Of Augmented-Reality Maps

In this TED video, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos new augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft.

After watching this, I must say that I'm really impressed by this technology. Once the technology reaches maturity, I think it will totally transform the way we view and play with maps. It is fascinating to be able to zoom in from 2D maps to 3D buildings then to real street view. Another mind-blowing feature is when in street view, users are able to see photos tagged with time stamp, hence the possibility of scrolling through photos taken at different times (as if you are travelling through time). Equally brilliant is the video embedded into the actual locations.