At Google one of our key philosophies is to take risks and to experiment. To that end, in July 2009 we announced the ability to find property for sale or rent directly on Google Maps. This is one of the “search options” next to the search box on …
When looking for information about a place on Google Maps, I immediately look for photos to help decide if it’s the right place for the occasion I have in mind. Whether looking for images of a restaurant’s cuisine, or getting a feel for the ambianc…
See more views with the new Google Maps widget
When we launched Google Maps, we had one layer — the map. Since then, we’ve added more than ten different ways to explore the world around you, including photos, transit and traffic information, as well as satellite and terrain views. We’ve now u…
45º imagery update for various U.S. cities
We’re now well into the new year, and to kick off 2011, the Geo Imagery team has just rolled out some refreshed 45° imagery for a number of places in the United States. So whether you already miss the places you may have visited over the holiday sea…
Can you imagine the holidays without fir, spruce and cedar trees decorated with colorful ornaments? Beyond tracking Santa, we’re getting into the spirit of the season by placing 3D holiday trees in more than a dozen places on Google Earth 6.Check out…
Are you curious about what kind of businesses are eligible to appear in the free listings that appear on Google and Google Maps? In this second post in our blog series about how to create a clear and effective business listing via Google Places, we’l…
It’ll be a dark and stormy night on the moon. Well, dark anyway, because tonight is the only total lunar eclipse of 2010.Visible to people in North America starting at about 9pm Pacific this evening, the Earth will pass between the sun and moon, blocki…
Imagery Update – Week of December 12th
‘Tis the season of giving! For those of you who’d like nothing more than to receive the gift of new places to explore on Google Earth and Maps, you’re in luck. Our imagery team’s latest update includes many places that relate metaphorically to …
[Cross-posted from the Enterprise Blog]Back in August we announced Google Earth Enterprise 4.0. This version introduced the new Google Earth Portable Solution, and a Google Earth Android Client, for enterprise use. Since then, we’ve been speaking wi…
Deep sea exploration with the joint Indonesia-USA Ocean Expedition
Come on a tour to never-before explored Indonesian waters. The INDEX-SATAL 2010 Expedition is the first-ever joint ocean research voyage by the Republic of Indonesian and the United States. To experience it yourself, watch a Google Earth YouTube video …
Directions, the way you want them
We recently released advanced options for getting public transit directions on Google Maps, helping you customize your route based on your personal preferences.We work hard to provide the right results to get from A to B, but sometimes riders have thei…
Everything really is bigger in Texas, as my parents found out when they moved to Houston from Kansas in early November. Since moving, my mom – who openly admits that navigation isn’t her strongest suit – was getting lost quite often as she settled in…
Trailblazing in Portland
[Cross-posted from the Hotpot Community Blog]When we announced the availability of Hotpot last month, we knew from the beginning we were going to take a different approach to marketing the product and engaging with our users, both businesses and consum…
Bram Stoker’s world famous novel Dracula was believed to have been inspired by fifteenth century Wallachian Prince, Vlad Dracul from Romania (better known to many as Vlad the Impaler). The legend of the vampire is still deeply rooted in Transylvanian…
Cricket Season Has Begun!
Summer has arrived in the southern hemisphere, which in Australia, means cricket! “The Ashes,” a tournament series played between England and Australia, recently began a couple weeks ago so the competition is underway. It’s said to be internation…