September 1st, 2010 | by Deanna | published in Google Earth
Over the years, we’ve made many improvements to Google Maps to make it as useful and relevant as possible. From basics like road and street names, to labels for points of interest and landmarks, to panoramic images on Street View, we’re working har…
September 1st, 2010 | by Kate | published in Google Earth
In the four years that the SketchUp team has been working at Google, we’ve seen an unprecedented collection of user-generated 3D building models spring up all around the world. It is exciting and gratifying to see what you’ve all been able to do wi…
August 30th, 2010 | by Deanna | published in Google Earth
Some of us now live far away from the places where we grew up, and I’ve often found something quite evocative and wistful about looking at photos of the streets where I used to live. A few of us decided to capture this feeling of nostalgia in an inte…
August 30th, 2010 | by Kate | published in Google Earth
From time to time we invite guest posters to share their views on items relevant to the use of Google Earth. Here we have a post from Google Earth Outreach grantees Amazon Watch and International Rivers, two U.S.-based organizations that support Brazil…
August 27th, 2010 | by Deanna | published in Google Earth
Before coming to Google, I worked at a non-profit organization that responded to Hurricane Katrina by sending mobile health clinics to the Gulf Coast, where there was critical shortage of medical and mental health care providers. I traveled through th…
August 27th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
The Google Earth and Maps Imagery team has just finished rolling out new imagery across the globe, including a significant amount of aerial imagery in Eastern Europe. It’s been a while since we had a big update in that part of the world, and there are …
August 25th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
Three years ago we launched reviews for places on Google so that you could share your opinion of any place in the world. Your reviews help other users find places that are right for them.We encourage you to continue sharing your experiences and opinio…
August 23rd, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
Especially during the summer months, staring out into the ocean leads to daydreams of sailing the open water, freedom and exploration. Now you can take three-quarters of this vast planet – the ocean – with you on your mobile device by downloading the n…
August 19th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
For a period of several months, 50,000 to 60,000 barrels of oil per day flowed from the site of the Deepwater Horizon well straight into the Gulf of Mexico. After the initial explosion on April 20th, the first reports of oil sightings on the coastlines…
August 18th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
When we added U.S. biking directions to Google Maps back in March, we were eager to see the response from the cycling community. Through our partnership with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, we had detailed bike lane and trail information for 150 citi…
August 16th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
This past June, our Geo team finally outgrew our space, so it was time to move to a larger building on campus. To make sure our new building really felt like a home away from home, some of us got involved in the design planning and made it our mission …
August 13th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
[Cross-posted from the Google Enterprise Blog]The Google Earth Enterprise team has long focused on bringing the innovative features of Google Earth and Maps to businesses, enabling them to create their own mapping applications from their existing dat…
August 12th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
If you’re anything like me, you can’t get enough of beaches during the summer months. There are few activities as relaxing as sitting by the water, reading a book, and enjoying a cool beverage. This week’s imagery update includes a number of great beac…
August 4th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
Whether you’re looking for a great lounge to hang out with your friends or a trusty shop to repair your bicycle, the web is a great place to discover and learn about local businesses and services. Some of the listings on Google Maps showcase reviews…
July 30th, 2010 | by Deanna Yick | published in Google Earth
It’s time for another imagery update, and we have a great batch of new data that will help you scout out vacation spots where you can enjoy the height of summer. In our last update, we highlighted an ancient Egyptian temple; and this time, we’ve got up…
