How do you make a mistake like this?
I mean, this is just the worst, Diaz told WFAA.
They really wrecked my life.
She added, [Googles] mistake caused me to lose my home.
Diaz then reported to CBS: The team went out in the morning …
They said, were at 7601, 7603.
Is it the corner lot?
Was it damaged by the tornado?
Yes, yes, yes.
Except the street wasnt confirmed.
Brian Funderburk, city manager, precluded the firms attempts to play down the situation.
He told WFAA: I think this is a huge deal.
I think this is a very big deal.
Local residents took to the companys Facebook page to criticize the company for not compensating Diaz for the error.
However, in an email, Google acknowledged the Maps error and said its investigating the cause.
Google Maps did indeed show incorrect information for the houses in question, a spokeswoman told CNNMoney.
Google Maps now points to Diazs home accurately.
Apple Maps, Yahoo Maps and MapQuest also display the correct information.
Google Maps uses a combination of satellite, aerial and street-level images and data to chart the world.
Ever since GPS was created, people have followed instructions from these sources without question.
GPS errors occur quite frequently leading to hilarious outcomes, sometimes even deadly.
source: www.techworm.net
