The most interesting part comes when they start indexing these images so that you can search products (and prices) within stores. The tech is mostly there (see google goggles).
Then you can answer the question "Where's the closest store with jumper cables?" Or really, "show me where the jumper cables are."
Then you can answer the question "Where's the closest store with jumper cables?" Or really, "show me where the jumper cables are."
A very big map reduce job, but seems feasible.