Monday, 21 August 2006

Google Goes to the Star Trek Convention

Google 'treks' to Las Vegas for the 40th Anniversary Star Trek Convention, hosted by Creation Entertainment. "Wherever and whenever science fiction fans gather, an appreciation of technology – and alien visitations – can't be far behind." "While in Las Vegas to help celebrate Star Trek's 40th anniversary, the Google booth will showcase these science fiction scenes and structures, created by users, highlighting intergalactic life", the company said in a press release.

In conjunction with the convention, Google launched a site that provides developers with information on a number of Google tools, including Earth, Maps and SketchUp. Google also took the opportunity to announce it has also developed mobile Keyhole Markup Language (KML), a device which will allow developers to display destinations on Google Earth and Google Maps on cell phones.

"Throughout deep space, fans will be able to view alien outposts on Earth directly from their handheld devices. For those who prefer to stay on planet Earth, or end up in Las Vegas, mobile KML offers mobile phone users a bird's-eye view of the 24-hour playground," the company added.