Thumbtack’s Very 2020 Acquisition of Setter

Today privately held Thumbtack announced it has acquired Toronto-based “prop-tech” firm Setter for an undisclosed sum. What does Setter do? It’s a home management tool that gives your home a once-over for overlooked maintenance and safety issues, recommends qualified pros, and more. It then produces a maintenance report for the homeowner. And it’s a tool […]

Google Taps Users to Advance Local 3D Mapping

The next battleground in local mapping could be in the third dimension. Beyond street-view interfaces like Street View, we’re talking about live interactive experiences for local search & discovery. Google continues to push the ball forward.