MSN Virtual Earth Announced

Competing with Google Earth, MSN’s new Virtual Earth was demo’d earlier today by BillG according to reports. Features include:

  • Satellite images with 45-degree-angle views of buildings and neighborhoods
  • Satellite images with street map overlay.
  • Ability to add local data layers, such as showing local businesses or restaurants

Screenshots and more here. theunofficialMicrosoftweblog has more here.