May 23, 2006
Microsoft Introduces New Version of Windows Live Local

New capabilities include real-time traffic reporting, new ways to collect and share search results, tight integration with Microsoft Office Outlook and Windows Live Messenger, and geographic expansion to Canada and the U.K.

May 16, 2006
MapCruncher: Interactive Web Maps Come to Life

MapCruncher – a prototype technology from Microsoft Research that makes it easy for users to create their own, personalized mash-ups – may revolutionize the way people use online maps.