How Google Street View got a conman convicted in Britain
A british conman who sold stolen luxury caravans on eBay has been convicted thanks to Google Street View. According to Manchester Evening News a guy in Stretford, UK sold £34,000 ($50000) worth of stolen motor-homes.
Part of the evidence used against Cochrane in court was a Google Street View image showing a man matching his description outside his house in Stretford jet-washing a large motor-home while stood on top of it.
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He’s been ordered to pay £10,000 or face prison. That’s $15000.
Pharrell Williams take over the Google Street View pegman
Today is March 20 and if you didn’t know it is International Day of Happiness. Google celebrated this by letting Pharrell Williams take over the Street View pegman. He’s obviously the guy behind the monster hit Happy.
More of India now available on Google Street View
Google India has added 31 monuments and archaeological sites on Street View.
Gateway of India, Mumbai
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Tanjore Big Temple
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You can also now see Mysore Palace, Sun Temple and many other monuments.
Knee-deep in sunshine… Greece!
Google Street View invite you to Greece where you can now take a walk on the beaches.
