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Google Presents PowerPoint Alternative

The rumored arrival of a Google option for creating and viewing slide-based presentations became fact with the debut of its newest feature on Google Docs.

Ask City Draws Up Map Embedding

Users of Ask City can whip out their drawing tools, select an area on a map, search for a relevant business or event, and embed that map on their sites or blogs.

Google Maps Adds Line-Measuring Tool

To me, camping means carrying a lot of stuff and sacrificing a decent shower.  Hiking, on the other hand, suggests a pleasant jaunt through the wilderness.  So a new distance-measuring tool from Google Maps is rather interesting - it should make sure that hikes don’t inadvertently turn into camping trips.

Vista To Embed Windows Live Services

Looks like Microsoft is going the very dangerous route of embedding links Windows Live services in Windows Vista.

Yahoo Introduces Y!Q Beta

Yahoo is making a foray into the area of contextual search with the launch of their new utility Y!Q.