Google Earth: News
16 Apr 2021
GoogleGoogle Earth's Timelapse feature lets you watch Earth's 40-year evolution
So far, Google Earth has served as an indispensable resource for anyone wanting to view any nook and cranny on Earth via satellite imagery.
14 Sep 2019
Google Maps22-year-old mystery of missing man solved, thanks to Google Earth
Florida resident William Earl Moldt disappeared off the face of the Earth 22 years ago, after a night of drinking in November 1997.
07 Apr 2019
iOSNow, report traffic slowdown on Google Maps: Here's how
Just a few weeks back, Google added 'incident reporting' into Maps as part of an effort to crowdsource essential navigation related data.
27 Sep 2018
Emmanuel MacronPM Modi, French President Macron get UN's highest environmental honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have been jointly awarded the UN's highest environmental honor for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action.
27 Jun 2018
iOSNow measure distances and areas on Google Earth
Google Earth has launched a new feature called "Measure" that allows users to measure the area and distance of anything on the map.
28 May 2018
GoogleGoogle announces Summer Camp for 100 Indian school kids
Google has announced a contest for Indian school children- the top 100 school kids will be selected for a "fun filled" Summer Camp to be hosted at Google's Gurgaon and Hyderabad campuses.
29 Mar 2018
IndiaGovernment rejects roll-out of Google's Street View service
The government of India has rejected a proposal from Google to introduce its Street View service in the country, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Lok Sabha.
04 Aug 2017
IndiaFighting slavery in India with the help of satellites!
The origin of slavery, the practice of owning human beings, often as forced laborers, dates back to as early as 3500 BC.
22 Jul 2017
Google MapsGoogle can now take you to outer-space! Find out how
Ever wondered what Earth looks like from space? Or wanted to take a tour of a spaceship?
24 Jun 2017
Google MapsGoogle Maps enables feature to find art work
Art aficionados can now explore the newest feature that Google Search and Maps offer.
14 Jun 2017
Google MapsThe legacy of Marissa Mayer
After a year of negotiations, Verizon completed its acquisition of Yahoo for $4.48 billion.
14 Jun 2017
Google MapsGoogle's Local Guides program gets an upgrade
Google Maps' popular Local Guides program has been updated to introduce a new point system and greater rewards for user contributions.
19 Apr 2017
Earth DayA brand new twist to the old Google Earth tale
Google has updated one of the most intriguing services provided by them - the Google Earth.
18 Apr 2017
IndiaMapmyIndia introduces new features and key partnerships
MapmyIndia has recently announced a plethora of new features and several critical partnerships in order to improve its services in a bid to stay ahead in the game.
16 Apr 2017
IndiaIndia has its own "desi" version of Google Earth
While we wait with bated breath for the new revamped version of Google Earth, this will be a good time to reflect on the fact that India too has its own homegrown version powered by ISRO.
14 Apr 2017
iOSRevamped Google Earth to be unveiled on April 18
Google is going to unveil a new version of Google Earth at an event in New York's Whitney Museum of Art on April 18th, just before the Earth Day.
24 Dec 2016
Google MapsGoogle discontinues eight products as 2016 comes to an end
While Google released some critically acclaimed products like the Pixel smartphone and the Daydream virtual reality platform this year, it also pulled the plug on several of its ongoing products/projects.
22 Aug 2016
KarnatakaState Government Housing Scheme to go Electronic
Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd. (RGRHCL), a Karnataka government-sponsored housing scheme for citizens that are not economically successful, will soon go digital.