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Find an Open Business with WhatsOpen
Posted by Adam Pash at 10:00 AM on January 3, 2008
US-centric: Google Maps mashup WhatsOpen pinpoints local businesses just like any other local search, then goes one step further by indicating which stores are currently open and which aren't. It's a simple concept, but if you're actually using local search to find somewhere to grab a cup of coffee or get something to eat, it's a really useful idea. Currently the search needs a little refining, and the public beta is California only (sign up for the full beta for US, EU, and China support), but this is one feature I'd kill to see integrated into Google Maps proper.
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steinwaytony
Posted 4:33 PM 2/1/08
I realize it's probably more useful for the late night munchies, but I still love that this is being posted juuust after the holiday season.
steinwaytony
BigJim45
Posted 4:18 PM 2/1/08
Me too!
BigJim45
fullerenedream
Posted 3:56 PM 2/1/08
I'll be happy when it's available in Canada.
fullerenedream
nicopolitan
Posted 5:03 PM 2/1/08
If I had more skills to contribute to a mashup, I'd combine the features of this and HotSpotr (the wifi hot spot / Google Maps mashup).
It is nice, however, that the search is already default to "coffee."
nicopolitan
MercuryPDX
Posted 7:22 PM 2/1/08
@fullerenedream: ...or any state other than California?
MercuryPDX
MrGutts
Posted 4:23 AM 3/1/08
Waiting for my beta invite still from the slackers. :/
MrGutts
kinksville
Posted 3:35 PM 2/1/08
I so TOTALLY could have used this Christmas evening on my way home when I needed to find a restaurant that was open.
Or any weekend night that I want to find a place to eat after 10pm.
kinksville