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Google Earth updates cool Timelapse feature with new imagery
Google Earth has updated its Timelapse feature with new imagery from 2021 and 2022, so you can now watch changes to the landscape unfold across four decades.
Google Earth teams up with National Geographic to take students on voyages
Following a major revamp in April, Google Earth is rolling out new 'Voyager' content from the likes of National Geographic and others.
Google Maps honors indigenous lands in Canada on National Aboriginal Day
Indigenous Lands in the northern nation of Canada have been added to both Google Maps and Google Earth as the result of a seven year project.
Take a virtual tour of iconic locations in The Beatles’ history on Google Earth
For the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, you can tour places in Beatles' history, on Google Earth.
How Google Earth helped Jane Goodall save a generation of chimpanzees
Google and the Jane Goodall Institute have been working together on protecting the habitats of chimpanzees for more than a decade. In honor of Earth Day, we take a look at how Android smartphones and Google Earth played a crucial role.
From home to outer space, the new Google Earth is full of things to do
A new update to Google Earth earlier this week introduced a Voyager tab that lets you explore content from partners like the BBC, and NASA.
We turned day into night with Google Earth on Oculus Rift, and it was breathtaking
Google Earth got a massive revamp today, but the search giant also brought its Google Earth VR app to the Oculus store.
Can’t take a vacation? Travel the virtual world with the new version of Google Earth
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Watch this astounding trip around the world, made entirely from Google Maps
Fancy a quick trip around the world? Then check out this impressive hyperlapse made entirely with screenshots from Google Maps.
Google's Live Cases for your phone integrate with your Pixel's wallpaper
Enjoying your new Pixel smartphone? If you still haven't gotten a case for it, Google has two new Live Cases that cost $50.
Google Earth VR lets you cruise the globe like Superman
Google Earth VR has been announced on Steam for the HTC Vive, to allow users to explore the entire planet in virtual reality with guided tours and more.
Irony much? Airbnb sues California over law it helped create
Airbnb, already under fire from hoteliers and local governments, has sued the state of California over a law it help create and pass.
Google Earth just got a whole lot sharper thanks to the Landsat 8 satellite
Google has updated Google Earth with sharper and brighter images from the Landsat 8 satellite. The new images will also show in the satellite view of Maps.
Enthusiast blog unearths China’s bizarre ‘street offset’ system
Google offers satellite maps of the world, but their appearance might be different from one region to another.
Google Earth View highlights surreal scenes from around the globe
Google adds some new features and an expanded Earth View gallery to Google Earth in honor of the service's 10th anniversary.
New satellite images shed light on the 7.8 magnitude Nepal earthquake
A downloadable KMZ file allows users to view the Nepal earthquake region via Google Earth.
Google Earth is fun on its own, but here’s how to make it even better
Love the idea of flying around Google Earth, but aren't sure where to start? Our handy how-to will help you learn all the ins and outs of the virtual globe.
Google Earth Pro is now free for anyone to use
If you've always wanted to take advantage of the enhanced features in Google Earth Pro but never had a spare $400, now's your chance — Google is making the software upgrade free for everyone.
Google applies new 3D imagery to NYC, San Francisco maps
Using new cameras and algorithms, Google has rebuilt 3D images of buildings and landmarks in New York City and San Francisco, making them more realistic.
Google Earth tips off cops to illegal marijuana crop in Oregon
Law enforcement agents in southern Oregon were tipped off to a local man's illegal marijuana crop after spotting his neatly-planted garden on Google Earth.
Google blows away the clouds in Earth and Maps, brings Street View to Earth for mobile
Google on Wednesday rolled out a new interface for Earth for mobile, and added Street View too. Meanwhile, Earth and Maps imagery has been spruced up and cleared of clouds to offer even clearer views of the planet.
Leap Motion controller brings Google Earth to your fingertips
To coincide with Earth Day, Google is adding Leap Motion support to Google Earth 7.1, which means you'll be able to explorer the planet with your fingers.
What the heck is an ‘Islamic Google Earth’?
Google Earth is just a front for Western intelligence agencies to gather data about foreign powers - which is why Iran is building its own alternative.
Google Earth’s Tour Guide feature beefed up with 100,000 new tours
If you're more <i>sofa-loafer</i> than <i>get-up-and-go</i> when it comes to traveling, you might be interested to know that Google Earth now has an extra 100,000+ tours for you to enjoy.
Audi announces Nvidia Tegra-powered infotainment system at CES
Audi's new MIB infotainment system will use a Tegra computing module to make it easier to update.
Google Maps and the mysterious missing island
Scientists in Australia were intrigued when they came across an island on various maps, including on Google Maps, which appeared to be located in very deep water. When they went to visit it, they discovered it doesn't exist.
Google Earth reaches one billion downloads
Google's free program for viewing satellite imagery hits billion-download milestone after just six years.