Kowabunga

Google maps is capable of showing detailed images at the street level of people and cars, including license plates. I find this disturbingly invasive to find such capabilities on the Internet. Here's a couple of links to try (originally reported on Drudge):

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You can use the directional arrows to move along the streets and even turn 360 degrees and zoom in on objects or people.

The new feature is called "Street View." It's not limited to San Francisco, either. Check out New York.

Admittedly, the zoom feature provides better resolution in San Francisco than it does in New ork, at least from what I have played around with.

As a techie I find it interesting technology. However, this raises serious privacy concerns. do we really want this level of intrusion into our every day lives?

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