August 31st, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
We’re always working to make Google Maps even more comprehensive, accurate and useful. This month, we’ve crisscrossed the globe gathering more imagery, expanding features and growing our Map Maker community. In case you missed it, here are a few Go…
August 30th, 2012 | by Mano Marks | published in Google Maps
This guest post is by Dr. Steffen Fritz, and Ian McCallum, researchers for the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, an international research organization that conducts policy-oriented research on global problems.
During the …
August 29th, 2012 | by Carlos Cuesta | published in Google Maps
Earlier this month we announced the Google Places API Developer Challenge, a 10-week application development event designed to spur the creation of applications focused on civic needs. We’re excited to see how you can find solutions to critical needs…
August 29th, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
(Cross-posted on the Official Google Blog)Whether you’re a seasoned century rider or a casual beach cruiser, finding the best biking routes can be a challenge. That’s why today we’re bringing mobile biking directions and navigation to the 10…
August 29th, 2012 | by Ken Hoetmer | published in Google Maps
Our developers often ask about opportunities for monetizing sites that use the Google Maps API. For years we’ve provided a way to add AdSense to their maps via the Maps Ad Unit, and today we’re adding two new extensions to that feature. This mea…
August 28th, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
Since 2008, Google Map Maker has enabled anyone with an interest in cartography to update the maps of the areas they know, and improve their level of detail and accuracy. Whether adding new businesses, outlining building footprints, fixing road geometr…
August 24th, 2012 | by Mano Marks | published in Google Maps
It’s Friday again, and we’re having a ball. Following in Curiosity’s wheel tracks, +Paul Saxman and +Brendan Kenny hosted Mars Mania and the Google Maps APIs! Working with imagery from the Mars rover and the Custom Street View Panorama API,…
August 23rd, 2012 | by Carlos Cuesta | published in Google Maps
Map of the Week: Volkswagen Street View Quest
Why we like it: We really like this creative approach to interacting with Street View imagery. This Google Maps API implementation shows us that are still many different ways to take advantage of the imager…
August 22nd, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
Search for [cambridge bay] on Google Maps and you’ll fly to a tiny hamlet located deep in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut in Canada’s Arctic, surrounded by an intricate lacework of tundra, waterways and breaking ice. High above the Arctic circle, i…
August 22nd, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
Hailed as the birthplace of the automotive revolution, the city of Detroit, Mich. is taking its transportation legacy down new paths. As Detroit embraces a greener, non-motorized outlook, cycling is steadily increasing in popularity. The Michigan Trail…
August 17th, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
Editor’s Note: Today’s guest author is Jason DaSilva from AXS Lab, a non-profit organization focused on accessibility issues in Brooklyn, New York. When I Walk was the recipient of a Google Earth Outreach Developer Grant, funded through the Google …
August 14th, 2012 | by Paul Saxman | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
Map of the Week: runtastic PRO
Why we like it: runtastic is using Google Earth to show a user 3D Earth View video playback of every run or GPS activity they track with runtastic PRO for Android. In addition to retracing a route, runtastic displays the …
August 10th, 2012 | by Mano Marks | published in Google Maps
After a great summer vacation, I’m back. I hope you missed me, because I missed you!
This week, there’s a couple of videos for you. First up, we have an Introduction to the Google Maps API, a webcast that I produced in collaboration with the Goo…
August 8th, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
Digital maps reflect our real world. As the places around us evolve and change, so should our maps. With Google Map Maker – a product that enables people to add to and update the map for locations around the world – you can help ensure the accuracy of …
August 7th, 2012 | by Lat Long Blog | published in Google Earth, Google Maps
We may not be able to eliminate the bottlenecks that plague rush hours worldwide, but since launching our live traffic feature in 2008 we’ve been working to make the traffic information in Google Maps even more comprehensive and accurate to help you …