Google: Earth
New Google Earth delivers guided tours, 3D images & an ‘I’m feeling lucky’ feature
It's currently only available on Chrome and Android, but Google says its latest version of Google Earth will soon roll out on iOS and other...
German Design Firm Claims Willful Patent Infringement Over Google Earth
A German design firm is claiming that Google and Google Earth have infringed its patent (USRE44550 E1) and is seeking triple damages under the...
Microsoft Photosynth Creator Agüera y Arcas Joining Google
Last night, the NY Times reported that the man primarily responsible for Microsoft’s Photosyth product, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, is...
The Return Of Pegman And Other New Google Maps Features
The new full-screen Google Maps were announced this summer at Google’s developer conference. However, the company is still rolling it out...
Google Updates Earth With “Tour Guide” & More 3D Imagery
Google has released a new desktop version of Google Earth (version 7) that includes features previously released in its mobile version. The new...
Google Updates Earth For iOS With More 3D, Adds Default City Location To PC Maps
In early June, at its “next dimension” mapping event, Google promised more complete 3D coverage in Google Earth. Yesterday it rolled...
Google Shows “Helicopter View” Of Routing On Maps
Google will now allow you to take a virtual aerial trip in Google Maps/Earth along a contemplated route. They’ve informally called it...
Ex-Burglars Believe Google StreetView, Facebook, Twitter & Foursquare Used To Plot Crimes
There have been many stories in the past of criminals (of one sort or another) using Google, Foursquare and Facebook to target people who many...
Google Earth Builder: Enteprise Data In The Cloud (And On The Map)
At the Where 2.0 conference today Google announced “Google Earth Builder,” which is a cloud-based solution for enterprises that want...
Google’s Marrisa Mayer Talks New Role, LBS And Groupon
MediaBistro interviewed Marissa Mayer about her new role at Google and several related issues. Mayer says she’s “no longer working...
New Google Maps Legend Exposes More Content Including Google Earth
Last week we wrote about Google testing some new UI elements on Google Maps. Today these showed up for me (in Chrome, but not Firefox)....
Space To The Street With Google Earth 6 — Plus 3D Trees
Google Earth 6 is being introduced today. It includes a number of significant upgrades and improvements. Specifically, Street View has been more...
Google Earth: This Is (1945) London
Google has added new historical imagery for London on Google Earth. It allows users to see images of how the city looked during recent history,...
Google Maps & Earth Add New Imagery … From A Kite
Despite the march of progress and technology, sometimes humans just do it better. That’s the lesson to be learned from Frank Taylor,...
Google Earth Ocean Layer Available On iOS & Android
Google added the ocean layer to Google Earth back in February 2009. In August, Google added the layer to Google Maps for Android and now it is...
Touchy Subject: Google Unveils New Borders In Maps, Earth
National borders may not seem important to the average Google Maps user that’s looking for a hotel or a place to eat. But when...
Google Earth Updates For PC & Mobile, Adds Great iPad Version
Google has announced Google Earth 5.2 for the PC and 3 for iOS with native iPad support. There are many changes, detailed here, for 5.2 —...
Google Earth Added To Google Maps, No Download Needed
Google has started to combine its Earth and Maps products with the announcement that Earth view is available to all Google Maps users. To see 3D...
Volcano “Ash Plume” Captured By NASA, On Google Earth
When I heard yesterday that a volcano in Iceland had erupted and that airports across Europe were closed I thought it was a joke. But...
Google Earth Adds World War II Imagery
The Google LatLong Blog announced the addition of World War II imagery to Google Earth. Now you can compare, side by side, the earth as it is...